2024 NBA Playoffs Day 6 Recap: Nuggets move closer to sweep; Sixers, Magic strike back

Originally posted on BasketballNews.com
By Anthony Valmoria | Last updated 4/26/24

The Denver Nuggets moved one win away from sweeping their series after winning yet again vs the Los Angeles Lakers on Day 6 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets have now won 11-straight against the Lakers dating back to the Western Conference Finals last playoffs, including a sweep during the regular season. The Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic got back and won their game 3’s on their home court to cut back their respective series deficits.

Check out the recap here:

FINAL SCORE THREAD #NBAPlayoffs - Game 3

CLE 78 - 119 ORL - Cavs lead series 2-1

Paolo Banchero 31 PTS | 13-26 FG | 4-9 3P | 14 REB | 5 AST
Jalen Suggs 24 PTS | 9-11 FG | 3-5 3P | 4 REB | 2 STL

This is Orlando's very first home playoff win since 2011 pic.twitter.com/oT9Aylyht4
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#NBAPlayoffs - Game 3

NYK 114 - 125 PHI - Knicks lead series 2-1

Joel Embiid 50 PTS | 13-19 FG | 5-7 3P | 8 REB | 4 AST
Tyrese Maxey 25 PTS | 9-21 FG | 7 AST | 2 STL
Jalen Brunson 39 PTS | 13-27 FG | 13 AST pic.twitter.com/cedqFGqHWg
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#NBAPlayoffs - Game 3

LAL 105 - 112 DEN - Nuggets lead series 3-0

Aaron Gordon 29 PTS | 12-18 FG | 15 REB | 3 AST
Nikola Jokic 24 PTS | 9-13 FG | 15 REB | 9 AST

11-game winning streak against the Lakers pic.twitter.com/6GQcQPe4sV
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