The Boston Celtics are the first NBA team to advance to the playoff quarterfinals. Their 116-112 away win at the Brooklyn Nets on Monday was their fourth win in game four of the series. The record champions (17 titles like the Los Angeles Lakers) thus managed the “sweep”. The Nets, with star players Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, had previously been rated as tougher opponents for Boston.

Jayson Tatum was the Celtics’ best pitcher with 29 points, while Durant’s 39 points were not enough for the Nets. In the semifinals of the Eastern Conference, the Celtics will face either the Milwaukee Bucks or the Chicago Bulls. Defending champion Milwaukee leads the series with 3:1.

The Dallas Mavericks have a good chance of going through to the next round. Due to the clear 102:77 against the Utah Jazz they lead in their “Best of seven” series with 3:2. Should the Texas team win again in Salt Lake City on Thursday, they would have made it through the first round of the playoffs for the first time since winning the title in 2011. “Nothing is done yet, we still have to win one,” said Luka Doncic, the best thrower of the game with 33 points.

The Philadelphia 76ers, on the other hand, missed the second consecutive loss to close the sack against the Toronto Raptors. Thanks to the 103:88, the Canadians reduced the lead to 2:3 and can equalize in game six on Thursday.

Monday’s NBA Results – Play-off – Round of 16 (“best of seven”):

Eastern Conference:

Brooklyn Nets – Boston Celtics 112:116 – Endstand in Serie: 0:4

Philadelphia 76ers – Toronto Raptors 88:103 – Stand in Serie: 3:2

Western Conference:

Dallas Mavericks – Utah Jazz 102:77 – Stand in Serie: 3:2

From: APA/dpa/Reuters

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