Three first-round playoff matches were played in the National Basketball Association.
The Lakers lost again in the first round of the NBA playoffs to Denver and they lost the series 0:2. Let’s remember that the second match, which was also held in the capital of Colorado, started better with the Lakers.
The Los Angeles club led at the beginning of the match and at some points increased its advantage to a 20-point lead. LeBron James and his teammates entered the final quarter with a +10 lead.
However, Denver is the reigning champion so it won’t give up easily. The hosts gradually reduced the gap and, at the siren, grabbed the victory. Jamal Murray brought his team victory with a great buzzer beater.
NBA. Playoffs. April 23
Cleveland – Orlando 96:86 (30:18, 28:26, 22:21, 16:21)
The Cavaliers lead the series 2-0
Cleveland: Mitchell (23+8 rebounds), E. Mobley (17+7 rebounds), Allen (16+20 rebounds), Harland (15), Strus (7+9 rebounds) – start; Okoro (10), Levert (8), Niang (0).
Orlando: Banchero (21 + 6 losses), F. Wagner (18 + 7 rebounds + 6 losses), G. Harris (14), Suggs (9), Isaac (3) – start; M. Wagner (12), Carter (6), English (2), Fultz (1), Houston (0), Anthony (0).
New York – Philadelphia 104:101 (18:25, 31:28, 30:21, 25:27)
New York leads the series 2-0
New York: Brunson (24 + 8 rebounds + 6 assists), Hart (21 + 15 rebounds), DiVincenzo (19), Hartenstein (14 + 8 rebounds), Anunoby (10) – start; McBride (9), Bogdanovich (6), Robinson (1).
Philadelphia: Maxey (35+9 rebounds + 10 assists), Embiid (34+10 rebounds + 6 assists), Harris (10+9 rebounds), Lauri (8), Oubre (4) – start; Batum (6), Hield (2), Rod (2).
Denver – Lakers 101:99 (24:28, 20:31, 25:20, 32:20)
The Nuggets lead the series 2-0
Denver: Jokic (27 + 20 rebounds + 10 assists), Porter (22 + 9 rebounds), J. Murray (20), Gordon (14 + 7 rebounds), Caldwell-Pope (6) – start; K. Brown (10), Watson (2), J. Holiday (0), Jackson (0).
Lakers: Davis (32+11 rebounds), James (26+8 rebounds + 12 assists), Russell (23+6 assists), Reeves (9), Hachimura (3) – start; Prince (6), Vincent (0), Hayes (0), Dinwiddie (0).
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