The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-96 to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference NBA semi-final series.
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, along with 11 rebounds and three assists to inspire the Spurs.
New Zealand's Steven Adams had 11 rebounds for Oklahoma City.
Meanwhile, the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers have taken a 3-nil lead in the Eastern Conference playoff series after going past the Atlanta Hawks 121-108.
The Cavaliers hit 21 3-pointers and Kyrie Irving and LeBron James put in stellar performances, lifting Cleveland at Philips Arena.
No NBA team has ever overcome a 0-3 deficit in a best-of-seven series. Game 4 is Sunday in Atlanta.
Irving finished with 24 points, James had 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and Channing Frye came off the bench to hit seven 3-pointers.
Atlanta's Al Horford finished with 24 points and Kyle Korver came off the bench to add 18 points, including five 3-pointers for the Hawks, who led 91-85 heading into the fourth quarter.
- Sports Xchange