Despite his leaving Milwaukee Bucks today disappointment will be on Doc Rivers….

In the third game of their Eastern Conference first-round series, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 121-118 on Friday in Indianapolis thanks to a three-point play made by Tyrese Haliburton with 1.6 seconds remaining in overtime.

After utilizing a deft crossover move on Patrick Beverley, Haliburton got distance and made a foul line shot. He finished with a free throw to cap off an impressive 18 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds, defeating a brilliant 42 points from Khris Middleton of Milwaukee.

In the sixth-seeded Pacers’ best-of-seven series, Myles Turner scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Pascal Siakam chipped in with 17 points and nine rebounds. The Pacers now lead the series 2-1. On Sunday, Indianapolis will host Game 4.

After appearing to have a left leg injury late in the first quarter, Damian Lillard overcame it to finish with 28 points, eight assists, and three steals while being hindered by an aching Achilles tendon. The third-seeded Bucks, led by two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (left calf strain), played their sixth straight game without their star player, Bobby Portis, who finished with 17 points and 18 rebounds.

90, Clippers 101, Mavericks

In the third game of their Western Conference first-round playoff series, Dallas defeated visiting Los Angeles thanks to 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists from Luka Doncic.

The Mavericks, who lead the best-of-seven series 2-1, got 19 of their 21 points from Kyrie Irving in the last 14 minutes of play. Game 4 will take place in Dallas on Sunday.

The Clippers, who had 19 turnovers, were led in scoring by Norman Powell and James Harden, who each had 21 points. Ivica Zubac chipped in with eight rebounds and 19 points.

Suns 109, Timberwolves 126.

For the first time in team history, Minnesota leads the postseason series 3-0 after defeating host Phoenix behind the stats of 36 points and nine rebounds from Anthony Edwards.

On Sunday night in Phoenix, the Timberwolves will try to sweep Game 4 of their first-round Western Conference series, which is a best-of-seven matchup. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Rudy Gobert contributed 19 points and 14 rebounds for

third-place Minnesota team.

The sixth-seeded Suns had 28 points from Bradley Beal, 25 from Kevin Durant, and 23 points and eight assists from Devin Booker.