The New York Knicks pay a visit to the Indiana Pacers for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs Sunday.

Following his impressive performance on Friday night, Brunson has entered LeBron James and Michael Jordan territory. He became the fourth player with five or more 35-point and 10-assist games in the playoffs. James, Jordan, and Jerry West are the only other players to accomplish that feat.

The discourse -- and discord -- surrounding playoff officiating isn't new. But this year, players and coaches have wondered if the league has lost control. The NBA says its ref data is in line with past years.

Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Saturday night at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Thunder rolled to a pair of home wins to open the series — 114-88 in Game 1 and 118-103 in Game 2.

T he conference finals in both the East and the West are well underway at the moment, with both fields preparing for the third game in their respective semifinal series. On Friday

Jayson Tatum (Celtics, 5th): Ranked top 10 in net rating (9.8, min. 30 mpg), leading the Celtics in total points (1,932), rebounds (623) and assists (431) as they posted back-to-back 60+ win seasons for the first time in 16 years

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 143-101 to claim their first win of the NBA Western Conference play-off finals.