Continuation of the NBA playoffs last night with the results of the three posters opposing the Memphis Grizzlies to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Dallas Mavs against the Utah Jazz as well as the Golden State Warriors against the Denver Nuggets.
Memphis Grizzlies – Minnesota Timberwolves 104-95 : victory for the Grizz after a very comeback. In this game, Ja Morant’s partners, author of a triple double with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, lost heavily in the first quarter before winning the next three and finally winning thanks to Desmond Bane’s 26 units. . Memphis thus leads 2 wins to 1 in this series. Next game always in Minnesota.
Dallas Mavericks – Utah Jazz 126 – 118 : the Mavs regain control of this series with a new victory against the Utah Jazz. In the absence of the Frenchman Frank Ntilikina but also and especially of their star playmaker Luka Doncic, the Texans entrusted the lead to Jalen Brunson and the latter seized his chance perfectly. With 31 points, Brunson carried his Mavs against a quality Jazz with Mitchell’s 32 units and Rudy Gobert’s 15-point, 7-rebound game. Next meeting in Utah as Dallas leads 2 wins to 1.
Golden State Warriors – Denver Nuggets 118 – 113 : Golden State took a huge step toward qualifying with another 5-point win over the Denver Nuggets. Nikola Jokic’s 37 points and 18 rebounds weren’t enough for the Nuggets, who are already losing for the third time in this series. Opposite Jordan Poole and Stephen Curry with 27 points each did the job just like Klay Thompson author of 26 units. Another victory for the Warriors who find themselves one victory away from qualifying.