Atlanta and New Orleans also won from play-in, as did the Timberwolves and the Nets. Only two places remain to be determined in the playoffs that begin on Saturday, April 16th.
there is already two new members of the 2021-22 NBA playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks They relentlessly defeated the Charlotte Hornets by 132-103 at State Farm Arena and New Orleans Pelicans deleted San Antonio Spurs by 113-103 at Smoothie King Center.
Atlanta Hawks 132-103 Charlotte Hornets
Ang hawks crushed the trumpet and deal with Cavaliers Looking for a final spot in the playoffs, whoever wins that right will face the first seed in the Eastern Conference: Miami Heat.
Take Young remained in conflict then LaMelo Ballalthough the player charlotte is the top scorer of the game is helpless against the collective game of Atlantawith six players above 13 points.
By the end of the first half the Hawks were ahead 60-52, but in the third period they forced the visitors to 79-63, with 13 points from Young closing out a 42-24 run. The fourth period also went to the Hawks who already had a massive lead.
- Trae Young, Hawks: 24 points, 3 rebounds, 11 assists
- LaMelo Ball, Hornets: 26 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists
New Orleans Pelicans 113-103 San Antonio Spurs
Ang Pelicansafter defeating the stimulating by 113-103, will visit Crypto.com Arena from The Angels to determine whether they or Clippers they are in the playoffs in the key of the mighty Phoenix Suns. New Orleans sees, in the game against the Clippers, an opportunity to turn the page in a season marked by the absence of its biggest star: Zion Williamson.
The Spurs can only win the final set, when the score is tight and they are running out of season. But it wasn’t enough to keep track of the Pelicans. CJ McCollum He was the great architect of success and the top scorer of the match with 32 points.
- CJ McCollum, Pelicans: 32 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists
- Devin Vassell, Spurs: 23 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists
How are the play-ins and playoffs
play-in
- Friday April 15: Cavaliers vs. hawks
- Friday April 15: Clippers vs. Pelicans
Eastern Conference Playoffs
- Miami Heat (1st) vs. Won the Cavaliers-Hawks. They will play their first game against Miami on Sunday, April 17, and will repeat the venue for games 2, 5 and 7.
- Boston Celtics (2nd) vs. Brooklyn Nets (7th). They will open the series on Sunday, April 17 at TD Garden in Boston and repeat in games 2, 5 and 7.
- Milwaukee Bucks (3rd) vs. Chicago Bulls (6th). The matches will start on Saturday, April 16 at the Fiserv Forum and there they will play matches 2, 5 and 7. Battles 3, 4 and 6 will be at the United Center.
- Philadelphia 76ers (4th) vs. Toronto Raptors (5th). On Saturday, April 16, the series will begin; the Sixers will be local at the Wells Fargo Center for games 1, 2, 5 and 7. While games 3, 4 and 6 will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Western Conference Playoffs
- Phoenix Suns (1st) vs. Clippers-Pelicans winner. They will start on Sunday, April 17 and at the Footprint Center they will play games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
- Memphis Grizzlies (2nd) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (7th). The series will begin on Sunday, April 17. The FedExForum in Memphis will be the venue for Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
- Golden State Warriors (3rd) vs. Denver Nuggets (6th). The duel will begin on Saturday, April 16. The Chase Center will host Games 1, 2, 5 and 7. The Pepsi Center will host Games 3, 4 and 6.
- Dallas Mavericks (4th) vs. Utah Jazz (5th). On Saturday, April 16, the faces will be seen for the first time at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Utah will host the Vivint Smart Home Arena for Games 3, 4 and 6.
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