Milan, 26 April 2024 – I Denver Nuggets they defeat the Lakers also in game 3 and come just one win away from qualifying for the Western Conference semifinals. The playoff series in the Eastern Conference is decidedly more open, where Orlando e Philadelphia they shorten the distances respectively against Cleveland e New York. Meanwhile, the league awards the third individual prize of this season: Stephen Curry wins the recognition of “Clutch Player”, i.e. the most decisive player in point-to-point finals of the year. He positions himself behind him DeMar DeRozan.
Lakers one step away from elimination
Let’s start with the victory of the reigning champions in Los Angeles. The yellow and purple team are the ones who sprint best from the blocks and are 10 points ahead at the end of the first period. The guests pulled back in the second half, but were still behind at half-time, given that it was at the other end Davis e LeBron James they are determined to take this third act. However, the script changes in the third quarter: Denver, pushed – as well as by the usual ones Jokic (24 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists) e Murray (22 points and 9 assists) – also from Gordon (29 points and 15 rebounds) e Porter Jr. (20 points and 10 rebounds), he posted a run of 34-22 and with 10 minutes to go he led by eight points. An advantage which, despite the attempts of the yellow and purple, was essentially confirmed as such at the final siren, when the scoreboard read 112-105 in favor of the coaching team Malone. Davis’ double double of 33 points and 15 rebounds and James’ 26 points (plus 9 assists) were not enough for the Lakers. Bad test for Russell, who doesn’t score even a single basket. Now the Nuggets have match point on their racket.
Banchero in history
Impressive feat of strength Orlandowhich he knocks out Cleveland with the result 121-83. The main character is Banker, author of a double double of 31 points and 14 rebounds. These numbers, in addition to the 5 assists distributed, allow the Magic big man to become the fourth player in NBA history afterwards Magic Johnson, LeBron James e Luka Doncic to sign a performance of at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a playoff game at just 21 years old. Led by the former Duke, the Florida franchise is +16 at halftime. Banchero continues to dominate even in the third stage and for him the road is downhill to the finish line. Suggs e F. Wagner they combine for 40 points.
Embiid irrepressible, Brunson not enough in New York
The most exciting performance of the night, however, is that of Embiidwho collected 50 points (along with 8 rebounds) against New York. Maxey adds 25 and Philadelphia he beat his opponents 125-114. In the first half the Knicks take advantage with a Brunson stellar (39 points and 13 point guard assists). Then in the third period the inertia took hold of the Sixers with a break of 43-27, which gave the locals a margin that persisted even in the last quarter.
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2024-04-26 15:34:07
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