NBA Play-offs Roundup: Denver Stuns LA Lakers, Cleveland Dominates Orlando, and New York Takes Down Philadelphia

A LeBron James with 27 points and eight assists is not enough for the yellow and purple

Immediately great show in the NBA play-offs. Denver wins the first act of the series against the LA Lakers (114-103). Although Davis suffers in defense, Jokic is dominant in attack. The Serbian finished with 32 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. Former yellow and purple Caldwell-Pope also did well, scoring 12 points. On the other hand, a LeBron James with 27 points and eight assists and a Davis with 32 points and 14 rebounds are not enough.

Cleveland gets off to a great start, winning 97-83 in Game 1 against Orlando. The Cavs rely on Mitchell who responds great: 30 total points. Banchero, in his official debut in the play-offs, scored 24 points, with seven rebounds and five assists (for the record there were also nine turnovers).

Nice success for New York who won the first match against Philadelphia (111-104). The Knicks’ decisive extension in the fourth period thanks to the defense and two triples by Hart. McBride shines (13 points in the second quarter alone). At the Sixers, a super Maxey, capable of scoring 33 points, is not enough.

Finally, everything was easy for Minnesota who got rid of Phoenix with a resounding 120-95. Edwards is the one who sends the T-Wolves into ecstasy. The Minnesota star is the absolute protagonist of the match with 33 points in total, of which 18 in the third period, the one that digs the decisive furrow. The Suns don’t need Durant’s good performance as he finishes with 31 points.

2024-04-21 07:28:57
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