Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks (+5, 203)

Cavaliers lead series 3-0

The Cleveland Cavaliers are putting on a 3-point shooting show and are at the verge of sweeping the Atlanta Hawks for the second one straight postseason. Cleveland made 21 3-pointers on Friday - four shy of its record-setting performance in Game 2 - and appears to complete off the host Hawks in Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Backup forward Channing Frye knocked down seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points in Friday's 121-108 victory, which marked the Cavaliers' 11th consecutive postseason win over the Hawks. Cleveland has made 61 3-pointers within the series -- probably the most through three games of any playoff series in NBA history. "NOW WE HAVE some great shooters," Cleveland forward LeBron James told reporters. "THE EXPLANATION WHY we have now great shooters is because that ball is turning - the ball has energy behind it, and guys feel confident when the ball gets to them that they are able to just let it go." Atlanta was outrebounded by a 55-28 margin in Game 3 but coach Mike Budenholzer downplayed the differential by saying "we outrebounded them within the first game and lost. I BELIEVE what matters more is who scores the most."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC

LINE HISTORY: With their backs up against the wall, the Hawks have opened as 5-point home pups for Game 4 and the road has yet to transport off that number. The whole opened at 202 and have been bet as much as 203. Take a look at your complete line history here.

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ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (64-25, 42-44-3 ATS, 45-44 O/U): Frye's performance was easily the most efficient postseason showing of his career as his previous best effort was 20 points in 2010 when he played for the Phoenix Suns. He said teammate James Jones told him to shoot more because he isn't an excellent passer and James has also been urging him to hoist more long-range shots. Three other Cavaliers topped 20 points - James had 24 points and 13 rebounds, point guard Kyrie Irving scored 24 points and gear forward Kevin Love made five 3-pointers while contributing 21 points and 15 rebounds.ABOUT THE HAWKS (52-39, 45-45-1 ATS, 41-50 O/U): Atlanta attempted to shake things up in Game 3 by inserting Thabo Sefolosha into the starting lineup and bringing shooting guard Kyle Korver off the bench. The move helped Korver as he made five 3-pointers while scoring 18 points - he averaged five points over the primary two contests - while center Al Horford also had a breakout performance with 24 points on 11-of-15 shooting and expressed that more moves are necessary. "We're fighting for our playoff lives right now," Horford told reporters. "At this point, we need to do a little changes, because what we've done hasn't worked."

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* Cavaliers are 7-0 ATS within the last seven meetings.* Hawks are 1-7 ATS of their last eight games following a SU loss.* Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last five road games.* Under is 5-0 in Hawks last five when their opponent allows 100 points or more of their previous game.San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder (+1, 198)Spurs lead series 2-1

Oklahoma City small forward Kevin Durant might be playing his final home game as a member of the franchise when the Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs in Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. Durant was coy about his postseason free-agent intentions and an Oklahoma City loss on Sunday would present the Spurs with the chance to near out the series at home in Game 5.

Durant isn't fascinated about discussing even if he'll return to the Thunder and likewise scoffed at questions bearing on how the team might want to win a minimum of yet another time in San Antonio to win the series. "We play Sunday," Durant said at Friday's postgame press conference. "We play Sunday. We cannot worry about going to San Antonio. Now we have another game here." Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard was the sport 3 hero with 31 points and 11 rebounds in a 100-96 victory while power forward LaMarcus Aldridge continued his strong series with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Aldridge is averaging 34.3 points and shooting 63.1 percent within the series.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: The Thunder have opened Game 4 as slight 1-point home pups and feature remained at that number. The entire was bet down one point from its opening choice of 199 to the present 198. Take a look at your entire line history here.MATCHUP CHART:

ABOUT THE SPURS (73-16, 49-40 ATS, 37-50-2 O/U): Veteran point guard Tony Parker scored 19 points in Game 3 after averaging 4.5 over the primary two games and in addition contributed eight rebounds and five assists in a robust all-around effort. "It was great," Parker told reporters. "I got a few more shots than usual. Just must be aggressive. It is all in regards to the team. Kawhi and LaMarcus, they were unbelievable. I just needed to do my part." Leonard's 30-point outing was his second of the postseason and he's averaging 23.3 points within the Oklahoma City series.ABOUT THE THUNDER (60-30, 41-48-1 ATS, 43-47 O/U): Standout point guard Russell Westbrook had 31 points, nine rebounds and 8 assists in Game 3 but his five turnovers and porous 10-of-31 shooting stood out in a four-point loss. "Too many shots," Westbrook told reporters. "I HAVE to do a greater job getting guys shots. I HAVE to get other guys involved, especially to overcome this team. Even supposing I had some shots I usually make, I HAVE to read and find how one can get guys shots. I take the blame." Durant only took 18 shots (making 10) while scoring 26 points and red-hot power forward Serge Ibaka (15 points on five 3-pointers) will have received more attempts (eight overall, six from 3-point range).

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* Spurs are 8-2 ATS of their last 10 Conference Semi finals games.* Thunder are 4-0 ATS of their last four games following a SU loss.* Under is 5-1 within the last six meetings.* Under is 14-2 in Spurs last 16 road games versus a team with a winning home record.

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