Milan, 30 April (LaPresse) – Three NBA playoff games were played last night. The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116–109 to keep the series alive, with the Florida franchise now leading 3–2. Cunningham scored 45 points and Harris 23 for the Pistons, whilst Banchero’s 45 were not enough for Orlando. The Cleveland Cavaliers took the lead in their series against the Toronto Raptors, thanks to a 125-120 victory secured by 23 points each from Harden and Mobley, whilst Barrett’s 45 were not enough for Toronto. The series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets also goes to a fifth game, with the Texans winning 99-93 thanks in part to 22 points from Jabari Smith Jr. and taking a 2-3 lead against the Californians, for whom 25 points from LeBron James and 22 from Reaves were not enough.
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