The Dallas Mavericks have taken a near-unbeatable 3-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference NBA basketball playoffs.
The home side won 98-92 in Texas and the Mavericks can sweep the two-time defending champions on Monday in game four.
No team's ever battled back to take a series from a 3-0 deficit.
The Chicago Bulls also took a two games to one lead in their best-of-seven series against the Atlanta Hawks.
The Bulls posted a 99-82 road win over the Hawks in their Eastern Conference semi-final game in the Georgia state capital.
