Schroder, Paul help OKC topple Houston

Thunder’s overtime victory cuts Rockets’ lead in series to 2-1

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Dennis Schroder scored 29 points, Chris Paul added 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated in overtime to beat the Houston Rockets 119-107 on Saturday night and cut their deficit in the first-round series to 2-1.

James Harden scored 38 points for Houston, but fouled out 53 seconds into overtime — the first time he’s fouled out this season.

The Thunder scored the first 12 points of overtime, powered by two 3-pointers from Paul, to take a 116-104 lead.

Houston missed its first seven shots of overtime before Danuel House made a 3-pointer with less than a minute left. By then it was too late.

Game 4 of the best-of-seven series is Monday.

Bucks 121, Magic 107: Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and Milwaukee took a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series. Antetokounmpo went 12-of-14 as the top-seeded Bucks shot 56.1 percent from the floor. Khris Middleton had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Game 4 of the bestof-seven series is Monday. Game 3 included a second-quarter scuffle between Orlando forward James Ennis and Milwaukee forward Marvin Williams, who were both ejected after exchanging shoves. The incident occurred as both players were heading back up the floor after battling for rebounding position. Heat 124, Pacers 115: Jimmy Butler scored 27 points and Miami held off a furious rally to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Goran Dragic added 24 points, Bam Adebayo had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Tyler Herro scored 20 points for the Heat. They can sweep the series Monday. Malcolm Brogdon set career playoff highs with 34 points and 14 assists for the Pacers.

Lakers 116, Trail Blazers 108: Lebron James had 38 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, Anthony Davis scored 12 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, and Los Angeles beat Portland for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference first-round series. Damian Lillard scored 34 points for the Trail Blazers.

Mike Ehrmann / Pool Photo via AP The Thunder’s Chris Paul looks to pass the ball as the Rockets’ Eric Gordon defends during the third quarter of Game 3 on Saturday. Paul finished with 26 points, including two 3-pointers in overtime.