Kyrie Irving led the Brooklyn Nets’ victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the team will face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs; Minnesota Timberwolves beat Los Angeles Clippers
THE Brooklyn Nets won the Cleveland Cavaliers on the night of this Tuesday, the 12th, and will face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. In the first play-in duel of 2022, the New York franchise confirmed the victory by 115 to 108, at home, and guaranteed itself in the knockout phase of the season. The highlight of the match was Kyrie Irvingwho scored 34 points.
The Nets went 22 points clear in the third quarter, but the Cavs closed the gap to five points in the final quarter. So, the team Steve Nash held down the opposing young team to confirm the victory and advance to the playoffs. With the loss in the first match, Cleveland will face the winner of Atlanta Hawks x Charlotte Hornetsfor eighth place in the Eastern Conference and for a spot in the postseason.
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Irving, who hit his first 11 shots, scored and ended the game with 34 points, in addition to 12 assists and three rebounds. Key to the Nets’ victory, Kevin Durant left the court with a double-double of 25 points and 11 assists. Bruce Brown Jr. was third in the team’s scoring with 18 points, nine rebounds and eight other assists.
Also with 34 points, alongside Kyrie Irving, Darius Garland scored five assists and one rebound for Cleveland. Evan Mobley was the Cavs’ second-highest scorer with 19 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Kevin Love appeared next, with a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double.
Minnesota Timberwolves secure playoff spot
THE Minnesota Timberwolves also confirmed victory in the first play-in match and is in the playoffs. The team overcame Los Angeles Clippers by 109-104 and is back in the postseason after four years. With the result at home, the franchise will face the Memphis Gizzlies in the first round of the playoffs. It is worth remembering that the main knockout phase of the NBA is played in a best-of-seven series.
𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃.
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The highlights of the triumph were Anthony Edwards (30 points, five rebounds and five baskets from three), D’Angelo Russell (29 points, five rebounds and six assists) and Malik Beasley (12 points and six rebounds). Despite the good performance of Paul Georgebasket with 34 points (six baskets of three), Los Angeles will face the winner of New Orleans Pelicans x San Antonio Spurs.
Source: sportbuzz
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