In addition to the game between Lakers and Nuggets, there were three more NBA playoff games last Saturday night
28 abr
2024
– 10h18
(updated at 10:18 am)
LeBron James stands out in victory
Photo: Disclosure/Lakers / Esporte News Mundo
O Los Angeles Lakers remain alive in the playoffs NBA. Last Saturday, the team had a great collective performance to win the Denver Nuggets by 119 to 108 at Crypto.com Arena and reduce the series deficit to 3 to 1.
In the most anticipated game of the night, another slip-up from the Lakers was expected to give the Nuggets a victory on a platter at the end of the match. However, LeBron James appeared, toughened up the game and was the top scorer for the Los Angeles team. Despite the victory, the situation is still critical and a single victory for the Nuggets gives the place to the Denver franchise.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis this time had support from athletes like D’Angelo Russell, who scored in the third game, and also Austin Rivers. For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic did what he could, with a triple-double of 33 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists, but was unable to prevent the defeat. Michael Porter Jr. was another one who stood out, with 27 points.
The teams will face each other again on Monday (29), now in Denver. If they win, the Nuggets will guarantee themselves in the Western Conference semifinals.
Others games
Orlando Magic 112 x 89 Cleveland Cavaliers
In one of the most balanced clashes of the playoffs, the Orlando Magic equalized the series after winning at home. Franz Wagner came out on top in the match, scoring 34 points and distributing 4 assists.
New Orleans Pelicans 85 x 106 Oklahoma City Thunders
The Oklahoma team was closer to qualifying. Even away from home, the team achieved its third consecutive victory over the Pelicans and is thus just one victory away from qualifying.
Miami Heat 84 x 104 Boston Celtics
The Celtics took the lead in the series even though they were playing away from home. With a show by the duo Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, who together scored 44 points, the Boston team takes an important step towards qualifying.
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