Learn more about the NBA Playoffs

Author: Monojit Mandal

In the most recent games of the NBA playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets won and took the lead in the series, while the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns had wonderful games. Remarkably, despite the absence of key player Ja Morant, the Grizzlies won 103-93 to tie the series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Even so, despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks overcame the Heat 138-122 to level the series.

Memphis Grizzlies tie playoff series against LA Lakers with win

With a 103-93 victory on Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies won the Western Conference against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite the absence of Ja Morant, the Grizzlies were dominating, with Xavier Tillman scoring 22 points and grabbing 18 rebounds. When the Lakers failed to start their attack, the Grizzlies led by as many as 20 points for part of the game.

Milwaukee Bucks level series against Miami Heat

Despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who suffered a lower back injury in the first game, the Bucks beat the Heat 138-122 to tie their playoff series. The Bucks’ attack was balanced, with Brook Lopez starring with 25 vital points and Jrue Holiday providing 24. Milwaukee finished with seven players in double figures, and hit 25 of 49 from three-point range, solidifying an NBA playoff record.

Denver Nuggets beat Timberwolves 2-0

The Nuggets beat the Timberwolves 122-113, with Murray scoring 40 points and Porter Jr. with 16 points, securing a 2-0 lead in the NBA playoff series. Jokic scored 27 essential points, nine assists and nine rebounds for the Nuggets, who were actually trailing 89-87 in the fourth quarter after losing an early 21-point lead.

IN YESTERDAY’S MATCHES:

Cleveland Cavaliers level playoff series against New York Knicks

Darius Garland scored 32 crucial points to lead the Cavaliers to a 102-79 win in game two over the NY Knicks, setting up the Eastern Conference semi-finals. Garland scored 15 essential points in the 2nd quarter, when the Cavaliers looked dangerous and controlled the Knicks, causing nine turnovers and taking a 20-point lead into halftime. For the Cavaliers, CarVert broke 24 crucial bench marks, while Donovan Mitchell picked up 17 vital points and a playoff record 13 assists. For the Knicks, Randle scored 22 points and Jalen Brunson scored 20.

Boston Celtics take 2-0 lead over Atlanta Hawks

Jayson Tatum scored 29 critical points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 121-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, giving the Celtics a 2-0 lead in the series. Derrick White added 26 points and seven rebounds, while Jaylen Brown scored 18 in the Celtics’ 64-40 win over the Hawks. Trae Young scored 24 points and Dejounte Murray scored 29 for the Hawks.

Booker scores 38 points in dramatic SUNS win.

Booker, a three-time All-Star, scored all 38 of his important points, while Durant added 25, resulting in the Suns beating the LA Clippers 123-109 in Game 2. They were trailing by 13 points midway through the second quarter, after their shooting failed for much of the first half.

Results:

Wednesday:

Hawks 106 – 119 Celtics

Knicks 90 – 107 Cavaliers

Clippers 109 – 123 Suns

Thursday

Lakers 93 – 103 Grizzlies

Heat 122 – 138 Bucks

Wolves 113 – 122 Nuggets