ROME, APRIL 23 – Two games decided in a photo finish have launched New York and Denver at 2-0 in their respective NBA playoff matches: the Knicks beat Philadelphia 104-101, while the reigning champion Nuggets prevailed 101-99 over the Lakers . Cleveland also has a double advantage over Orlando thanks to the 96-86 success achieved in the third match scheduled for the Italian night. committed against Orlando. In Denver, a basket at the buzzer by Jamal Murray was decisive, making the ‘Ball Arena’ that had watched the performance of LeBron James and his companions explode with joy. As in the first game, Los Angeles started better, taking a 20-point lead midway through the third quarter. Anthony Davis (32 points, 11 rebounds) launched the Lakers before LeBron’s show (26 points, 8 rebounds, 12 assists) but on the other side Nikola Jokic (27 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists) finally woke up to start the comeback, before Murray (20 points) tipped the scales for Denver. The Knicks also seemed on the verge of giving up with the Sixers who with points from Joel Embiid (34, plus 10 rebounds) and Tyrese Maxey (35) found themselves at +5 with 30 seconds left. New York saved itself with two three-pointers from Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo and then closed with two final free throws from OG Anunoby. Embiid criticized the officiating, saying the 76ers should “lead 2-0,” but we’ll win the series. We are the best team and we will continue to fight.” (ANSA).
2024-04-23 07:46:04
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