The results of the night in the NBA
Knicks @ Hawks : 96-113
Suns @ Lakers : 100-92
Nets @ Celtics : 141-126
Clippers @ Mavs : 106-81
New York 1-3 Atlanta
– The Knicks are at an impasse in this series against Atlanta and Tom Thibodeau will have to work miracles. The Hawks lead 3-1 after their home win in Game 4. Nate McMillan still managed to frustrate Julius Randle (7/19), although the NYC star was a little more productive than during his last outings (23 pts, 10 rebounds and 7 wt.).
Atlanta has proven that if Bring young (27 pts) was his spearhead, everyone was able to contribute, John Collins (22 pts) et Danilo Gallinari (21 pts) in particular. Young remains the main thrill provider in this group, though, and he kept his promise to the Knicks in games at Madison Square Garden.
Trae Young making it look too easy. pic.twitter.com/UaMjgQ8YT2
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2021
Phoenix 2-2 Los Angeles
– We thought the Suns were about to let go, especially because of the injury of Chris Paul. It was a little insulting for this team and maybe a little optimistic for these Lakers. Not only CP3 played (18 points, 9 assists), but Phoenix won by taking advantage in particular of the injury ofAnthony Davis, not returned to the field after half-time.
“AD” apparently hurt his adductors and the nightmare may resume for the Lakers who were only beginning to look good physically.
Thanks to a nice sharing of the ball – 6 players between 11 and 18 points, no one above – and a good defense (no one above 12 points apart LeBron James) Monty Williams’ men equalized and recovered the home advantage lost in Game 2. We do not know how long Chris Paul will hold, but the union boss does not intend to give up.
– There was LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Now there is LeBron James and Alex Caruso. On the other hand, to be worthy of the legacy, it will be necessary to avoid losing in the 1st round of the playoffs, eh?
CARUSO OFF THE BACKBOARD TO BRON ???? pic.twitter.com/PvmHP4aYwZ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2021
LA Clippers 2-2 Dallas
– The dynamic has indeed changed in the series between the Clippers and the Mavs. Whether this is mainly due to the physical condition of Luka Doncic, clearly diminished in game 4 (19 pts at 9/24 after having turned 38 pts on average over the first three matches), Los Angeles has regained control of operations. .
With the combined efforts of Kawhi Leonard (29 pts, 10 rebounds at 11/15) and Paul George (20 pts), the Clippers completely shut down the Dallas public at the same time as the host team.
Kawhi’s efficient double-double leads the @LAClippers to their 2nd straight win in Dallas, tying the series at 2-2. Game 5 is Wed. at 10pm/et on TNT.
29p | 10r | 2s | 2b | 11-15 shooting pic.twitter.com/yFOtnlEAIo
– NBA (@NBA) May 31, 2021
– Tyronn Lue redistributed the cards in his spin and it paid off. Ivica Zubac came out of the five, Nicolas batum (10 pts, 5 rbds, 4 stls and 2 ctres) entered it, Rondo region played a lot more than Patrick Beverley (20 minutes vs. 5) and the Clippers looked like the Clippers again.
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Brooklyn 3-1 Boston
– A little stung by their cracking of Game 3 and by the exploits of Jayson Tatum, the Nets made sure that the scenario did not happen again. What did happen again, however, was the Brooklyn trio’s ability to send statistically heavyweight.
Kevin Durant (42 points) and Kyrie Irving (39 pts) took out the flamethrower, while James Harden delivered 18 assists, his personal best in the NBA playoffs.
– Tatum still finished with 40 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks on the clock, but the miracle could not be reproduced beyond the 1st quarter, won by Boston by a small point. Behind it was the escalation of violence. Evan Fournier contributed with 16 points, but at 5/15.
The Nets will likely fold the case at home in Game 5.
– Ah, yeah, by the way, a silly Celtics fan wanted to throw a water bottle at Kyrie Irving at the end of the game. The guy did not waste his evening since he was handcuffed and escorted out of the room, before a probable suspension.
Water bottle nearly hits Kyrie Irving as he walks to the locker room following Game 4 in Boston. pic.twitter.com/RrtZth3cqt
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) May 31, 2021
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