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After a frustrating opening to Milwaukee's second-round series against the Celtics, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo rebounded with a dominant performance Saturday in a 103-101 victory over Boston in Game 3, giving the N...

The Celtics were furious that a foul on Jrue Holiday against Marcus Smart was called on the floor instead of a three-shot foul that would have given Boston a chance to tie the game late.

As the Bucks go up 2-1 in the series, behind exquisite dominance from Giannis, the Celtics know they can expect more from their superstar.

"I have principles when it comes to this game," Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton said. So when others don't seem to, he said, "I don't watch it at all."

Ja Morant limped off the court in the fourth quarter of Game 3 after Warriors guard Jordan Poole grabbed the Grizzlies point guard's knee.

The Warriors shot 63.1% from the field and had a 76.1 true shooting percentage in the Game 3 win -- the second-best in both categories in NBA postseason history.

One day after the Game 3 loss to the Mavericks, Suns coach Monty Williams said he was fine with the "tension" at Saturday's practice.