Thursday’s NBA playoff action featured three exciting Game 3 matchups, and it was the Oklahoma City Thunder who stole the show by pulling off one of the biggest comebacks in NBA postseason history. The New York Knicks reclaimed home-court advantage, while the Los Angeles Clippers surged ahead in their series. Here are the key takeaways from all three games:

Thunder 114, Grizzlies 108: Epic Comeback and Ja Morant Injury

The Oklahoma City Thunder mounted a historic comeback to claim a 3-0 series lead over the Memphis Grizzlies. Down by as many as 29 points in the first half, the Thunder roared back, securing a 114-108 victory in a game that was defined by a massive momentum swing and a key injury to Ja Morant.

The Grizzlies were cruising with a 77-51 halftime lead, the second-largest in franchise playoff history. Morant had been playing at a high level, with 15 points and five assists, before a hard foul from Lu Dort caused him to exit the game with a hip injury. Memphis later confirmed that Morant would undergo further evaluation on Friday, leaving his availability for Game 4 in doubt.

Without Morant, the Grizzlies couldn’t hold off the Thunder’s explosive second half. Oklahoma City outscored Memphis 36-18 in the third quarter, and thanks to a phenomenal 23-point second half from Chet Holmgren, the Thunder chipped away at the lead. Jalen Williams’ clutch free throw gave Oklahoma City their first lead at 109-108 with 1:20 remaining, and they never looked back.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and eight assists, while Williams finished with 26 points and five assists. The Thunder’s defensive intensity in the fourth quarter, where they limited Memphis to just 13 points, sealed the win.

Game 4 is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday in Memphis.

Knicks 118, Pistons 116: Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson Lead New York

The New York Knicks bounced back in a thrilling Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons, winning 118-116 to take a 2-1 series lead and regain home-court advantage. The star of the game was Karl-Anthony Towns, who made a statement performance with 31 points and eight rebounds, including three 3-pointers in the first quarter to set the tone for New York.

Towns had 17 first-half points, forcing the action and making his presence felt early. This was the type of performance the Knicks had hoped for when they traded for Towns earlier in the season.

However, Detroit wasn’t ready to go down without a fight. After a strong third-quarter push, the Pistons cut the lead to 104-101 with 4:42 remaining in the fourth. But Jalen Brunson, who had been clutch all game, scored 12 points in the final period, including a pair of key layups and a mid-range jumper that helped the Knicks pull away.

Brunson finished with 30 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, while Towns’ dominance in the paint and beyond the arc helped secure the win. The Knicks’ ability to finish games was put to the test, but Brunson’s leadership kept the team steady.

In a bizarre ending, the Knicks led 116-110 with 23 seconds left, but a missed backcourt violation on Brunson and a clock malfunction led to a review and further confusion. Fortunately for New York, they held on for the win.

Game 4 is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday in Detroit.

Clippers 117, Nuggets 83: Dominant Victory for Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Clippers responded to their Game 2 loss with a dominant 117-83 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3. The Clippers built a 35-28 lead in the first quarter and stretched it to a commanding 65-47 advantage by halftime. Denver never mounted a serious challenge, as Los Angeles outclassed them on both ends of the court.

James Harden led the Clippers with a 20-point first half, while Kawhi Leonard contributed 21 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. Leonard didn’t need to be the hero this time, as Norman Powell stepped up with 20 points to help Los Angeles maintain their lead.

The Nuggets struggled offensively, committing 16 turnovers and shooting just 40.3% from the field. Nikola Jokić posted another triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists, but Denver’s supporting cast failed to deliver, with Michael Porter Jr. scoring just seven points.

Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET in Los Angeles.

Key Takeaways from Thursday’s NBA Playoffs:

• The Oklahoma City Thunder made an incredible comeback to take a 3-0 series lead over the Memphis Grizzlies, aided by a hip injury to Ja Morant.

• Karl-Anthony Towns powered the New York Knicks to a crucial Game 3 win in Detroit, while Jalen Brunson proved why he deserved the NBA Clutch Player of the Year award.

• The Los Angeles Clippers dominated the Denver Nuggets to claim a 2-1 series lead, thanks to a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense.