Game 3 playoff shocks

- Game 3 produced late drama: the Atlanta Hawks rallied to beat the New York Knicks 109–108 on a CJ McCollum clutch bucket, while the Toronto Raptors demolished the Cleveland Cavaliers 126–104. - Minnesota topped Denver 113–96 on Thursday to take a 2–1 series lead over the Nuggets, putting the Timberwolves one win from a 3–1 edge in that West matchup. - Early Game 3 outcomes shifted series odds and narrative momentum across first-round matchups as sportsbooks and analysts reassess advancement probabilities. (x.com) (x.com) (cbssports.com) (nytimes.com)