Wizards beat 76ers 122-114 to avoid sweep

Russell Westbrook made his mark with a triple-double, Wizards bring NBA playoffs first round series to 3-1

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

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