The New York Knicks led by German basketball player Isaiah Hartenstein have achieved an important victory in the playoff race in the North American professional league NBA.
On Thursday (April 11, 2024 / local time), the Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 118:109 (69:48), meaning New York inflicted its first home defeat on the best team in the NBA after 13 home wins in a row.
17:0 run brings the preliminary decision
The Knicks remain third in the East, but after their third success in a row they only have one win less than the second-placed Milwaukee Bucks in front of them.
The Knicks pulled away with a 17-0 run at the end of the second quarter, at times leading by 31 points. It didn’t matter that the guests lost the final period 18:38.
Hartenstein with a double double
The best Knicks thrower was Jalen Brunson with 39 points. Hartenstein scored twice in two categories (double-double), contributed eleven points, 13 rebounds and six assists to the success.
Warriors oust Lakers
The Golden State Warriors pushed the Los Angeles Lakers out of ninth place in the West with a 100:92 (49:46) away win against the Portland Trail Blazers; as things stand, both teams would meet in the pre-qualification for the playoffs.
The guests turned the game around with an 11-0 run in the final minutes, superstar Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 22 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
Important step for the New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans scored a 135:123 (64:58) away win against the Sacramento Kings to maintain sixth place in the West, which would mean secure playoff qualification.
The Kings remain eighth, but the Warriors and Lakers behind them have the same record with 45 wins and 35 defeats.
2024-04-12 05:26:56
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