By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp
ANKARA (AA) – The Washington Wizards beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-114 to cut Philadelphia's series edge to 3-1.
Wizards' star Russell Westbrook made his 12th triple-double in the playoffs with 19 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists.
Westbrook becomes the 3rd player with the most triple-doubles in NBA playoffs history. Magic Johnson has the most triple-doubles with 30 times while LeBron James holds second place with 28 times in the playoffs.
In addition, Westbrook made NBA history as the player with the most triple-doubles with 182 times.
Turkish national Furkan Korkmaz played 11 minutes for the 76ers with 7 points and three rebounds.
– Jazz up 3-1 against Memphis
In the Western Conference, the Utah Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-113 to take a 3-1 lead in the series.
Jazz's Donovan Mitchell contributed to his team's victory with 30 points.
Ja Morant's double-double performance with 23 points and 12 assists in the Grizzlies was not enough to save his team from defeat.
*Results:
Eastern Conference:
(8) Washington Wizards – (1) Philadelphia 76ers: 122-114 (76ers lead series 3-1)
Western Conference:
(1) Utah Jazz – (8) Memphis Grizzlies: 120-113 (Jazz lead series 3-1)
*First team home team
