Your Must-See 3 for April 12 showcases three showstopping performances to cap off the regular season.
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1. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves faced off in a final survive-and-advance push for playoffs. Winner of this game would advance to be the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference; a truly spectacular way to finish the regular season. In the overtime thriller, the Timberwolves prevailed and clinched their first playoff berth since 2004. Minnesota’s Jimmy Butler came up big for the Timberwolves, scoring a game-high 31 points in the win.
2. Markelle Fultz
The Philadelphia 76ers recorded their 16th straight win on Wednesday night with a 130-95 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Sixers’ rookie Markelle Fultz recorded the first triple-double of his NBA career, becoming the youngest ever to do so. He tallied 13 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds as Philadelphia secured the No. 3 seed in the East.
3. Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook tallied an astonishing 20 rebounds and 19 assists en route to the Thunder’s 137-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. More impressive- Westbrook became the first player ever to average a triple-double in multiple seasons.