Overtime First, Origins Later ⏱️

We were going to focus today on the story of how basketball was born in 1891… but then Game 3 in Denver stole the spotlight.

So let’s save the ladders and peach baskets for another day and rewind to last night.

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⏪ Scoreboard Snapshot

⚡ Thunder at 🏔️ Nuggets

This game was so good that words won’t do it justice… So let’s just watch:

INCREDIBLE! With the series tied, both teams traded buckets all night… but in OT, the Nuggets slammed the door shut, outscoring OKC 11–2.

Jamal Murray caught fire for 27, MPJ added 21, and Jokić? He missed all 10 of his 3s (!), but still muscled in 20 points and grabbed 16 boards.

That’s a 2–1 series lead and a big-time win in the Mile High City!

⚔️ Cavaliers at 🏎️ Pacers

With the Cavs down 2–0 and desperate for a win, Donovan Mitchell poured in 43 points to carry Cleveland to a 126–104 victory. The series now tightens: Pacers lead 2–1.

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⏩ Today’s Action

Let’s hope the trend continues and we’re in for more thrilling finishes and playoff drama this weekend. Two big games today:

☘️ Celtics at 🗽 Knicks

• Can Jayson Tatum and the defending champs get back on track after giving up 20-point comebacks in Games 1 and 2?

• Experts say 51% chance Knicks win

🐺 Timberwolves at 🌉 Warriors

• With the series tied 1–1, can the Warriors rally at home without Steph, or will Ant and the Wolves seize control in San Francisco?

• Experts say 55% chance Wolves win

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We will get to the origin of basketball soon, including the very first game with no dribbling and a final score of 1–0.

But yesterday reminded us that no matter how much basketball has changed, it’s all about heart and hustle.

See you tomorrow, Smallball-ers!

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