The Nuggets take a 3-0 series lead with a commanding victory in L.A. and they've pushed the Lakers to the brink of elimination after a deep run. Jamal Murray scores 17 points in the 1st quarter of Game 3, positioning the Nuggets to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals.

Derik Queen may not have led New Orleans to victory, but he ably went toe-to-toe with Nikola Jokić, often made him look silly on defense and finished with 30 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks in just 30 minutes.

The Spurs are 4-1 over the last five games and advancing in the NBA Cup after a win over the Lakers. Since losing Victor Wembanyama for 12 games, the Spurs have gone 9-3 compared to 7-4 with him. San Antonio boasts the seventh-best offensive rating over the last 12 games, but ranks 22nd in defensive rating without their franchise player.

Knicks-Magic and Spurs-Thunder. The final four will face off Saturday in Las Vegas, with the winners advancing to the title game on Tuesday. Adding to the festivities, Victor Wembanyama is likely to make his return from a calf injury.