Boston beats Indiana 104-96 for 3-0 series lead
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Boston Celtics keep following the same game plan. Three games into their first-round playoff series, it's still working. Another dominant second-half defensive performance Friday night helped the Celtics retake control of the game and another late scoring run helped them pull away from Indiana for a 104-96 victory and a 3-0 series lead. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 23 points. Kyrie Irving had 19 points, 10 assists and 5 rebounds. Jayson Tatum added 18 points and seven rbounds. For Indiana, it has been a nightmare of a series. Indiana's Tyreke Evans matched a playoff career high with 19 points. Bojan Bogdanovic had 15 points and Domantas Sabonis finished with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Myles Turner had 13 points in the loss.

OTHER FRIDAY NBA PLAYOFF SCORES
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Toronto 98 – Orlando 93 (Raptors lead 2-1)

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Oklahoma City 120 – Portland 108 (Portland leads 2-1)