Another thrilling night of NBA playoff action awaits. The first-round matchups are entering a critical phase, where every misstep could prove fatal. Follow the live updates of tonight's games here.
The first game of the night features the Orlando Magic against the Detroit Pistons. Tip-off is at 3:00 AM Bulgarian time. Orlando currently holds a 2-1 series lead. Detroit is expected to leave it all on the court to even the series, as another loss would push the Eastern Conference leader to the brink of elimination at such an early stage.
In the second contest, the reigning champions, the Phoenix Suns, face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The game starts at 4:30 AM Bulgarian time, with Oklahoma holding a commanding 3-0 series advantage. The Thunder are favored to complete a sweep (4-0), while Phoenix finds themselves in an incredibly tough spot, battling for survival without their injured star, Kevin Durant.
Finally, we'll see Game 5 between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The matchup begins at 5:30 AM Bulgarian time, with the "Wolves" leading the series 3-1. Despite their lead, Minnesota is significantly weakened by injuries to key players, offering Denver a chance to win at home and extend the series.