The Los Angeles Lakers around LeBron James have taken the lead in the playoff series with a 109: 95 against the Phoenix Suns – and are annoyed by a frustration foul on Dennis Schröder. (NEWS: Everything about the NBA)
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Devin Booker fouled Dennis Schröder
The German NBA star was the victim of a violent foul in the closing stages. Devin Booker pushed the guard in the air as he climbed up to the lay-up. He was sent off (which would have been due anyway because of his sixth foul) as did his teammate Jae Crowder, who “replenished” Schröder in the air and thus earned his second technical foul. (SERVICE: The schedule for the 2020/21 NBA season)
“It can’t happen, you can’t do it,” scolded Davis: “It’s a dirty game, Dennis could really have injured himself there. That just can’t happen. Tough fouls, things like that, that’s playoff basketball and us accept that, but shoving a guy in the air with two hands is a scary game. It’s good he’s fine, but games like that are unacceptable. “
The scene was also hotly debated on social media, with some fans criticizing Schröder because he rotated several times after the impact and then pushed a little show afterwards: He signaled with push-ups that nothing worse had happened.
Schröder himself quickly ticked off the action: “The last foul wasn’t fair, but the referees took care of it.” (SERVICE: The tables of the NBA)
Anthony Davis best man in the LA Lakers
From a sporting point of view, the third quarter was decisive in the Lakers’ first playoff home game this year, which went to the hosts at 33:23. James showed a strong performance, “the King” put on 21 points, nine assists and six rebounds. The highlight was his reverse layup against the entire Suns Defense, which seemed overwhelmed during much of the game.
However, the second Lakers star, Anthony Davis, became the match winner. With 34 points he was by far the best thrower on the court. His throw rate: 50 percent. With eleven rebounds, Davis also secured a double-double.
After all: Deandre Ayton was able to set a record on the part of the Suns. The center hit five of its first six field throws. In his first playoffs he hit 26 of his first 30 throws. This has never been seen in modern basketball. It should be little consolation for the 22-year-old.
Bucks don’t give Miami Heat a chance
The Milwaukee Bucks meanwhile have one foot in the next playoff round. In the third game they prevailed 113-84 in the Miami Heat. The Bucks now lead 3-0 in the series and only need one win.
With 17 points and 17 rebounds, superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo showed a good, but not exceptional, performance. The “Greek Freak” was not the sole entertainer, instead the Bucks attracted attention with an even box score. Khris Middleton was the best thrower of the game with 22 points. Jrue Holiday put on 19 points.
The best player of the Heat was Jimmy Butler, who once again put in a good statline: 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists were not enough to keep the game exciting.
Nuggets take the lead against Portland
The Denver Nuggets won the most exciting game of the night at the Portland Trail Blazers.
The guests won with 120: 115. Superstar Nikola Jokic put on 36 counters and eleven rebounds. The game’s best scorer was Portland’s Damian Lillard with 37 points.
Denver now leads the series 2-1.
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