NBA – Anthony Davis wakes up Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic breaks down Los Angeles Clippers

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Still winners of the Clippers, the Suns are getting closer to the NBA finals

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Under his leadership and that of LeBron James (24 points, 9 assists), the reigning champions have widened the gap several times. Whether at the start of the first quarter time (24-14), the second (51-40) or the third (63-48). And yet, their opponents came back every time.

Because even without Chris Paul – a shoulder injury limited to 23 minutes – the Phoenix players never gave up. They were worn by Devin Booker (31 points), Deandre Ayton (22) and Cameron Payne (19). They even passed in front during the fourth quarter time. But that’s when Davis and James hit the gas again. Decisive. The Angelenos have therefore not shone and they are far from their best level. But they avoid the worst.

The Clippers already on the brink

Mavericks – Clippers : 127-121
Dallas leads 2-0

Even with a Kawhi Leonard at 41 points, the Clippers can’t do it. Although carried by their superstar, who had already reached 30 units at the break, the Californians lost against the Mavericks for the second time in a row (121-127). Because they found themselves once again without a solution in front of Luka Doncic.

The Slovenian strolled through the opposing defense to finish with 39 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. And when the Angelenos returned to contact with the Texans at the end of the game, it was again he who kept his people afloat. Before his lieutenant Tim Hardaway Jr delivers the final blow with an award-winning assassin shot one minute from the buzzer (123-116).

The Dallas team was once again cheeky behind the arc. 18 three-point baskets in total. With Doncic in charge and Rick Carlisle on the bench, the Mavericks still find a loophole in the opposing defense. And the Clippers are taking the water. 28 points for THJ, 20 for Kristaps Porzingis. Enough to sink an opponent who is swimming in doubt. Leonard, Paul George and their partners have their backs to the wall more than ever. They are down 0-2 before moving to Dallas. It smacks of disaster.

Joe Harris blows up the Celtics’ defense

Celtics – Nets : 108-130
Brooklyn leads the series 2-0

The Nets have no shortage of offensive talent. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, James Harden and… Joe Harris. Even surrounded by three superstars, there are times when the sniper makes a difference for his team. His 25 points allowed Brooklyn to clinch a second straight victory against Boston (130-108) on Tuesday night. Because if the Celtics strive to defend the best possible on the three big names of the Nets, then they necessarily leave space for Harris. And he feasts. With 7 award-winning baskets, he blew up the opposing defense.

And this from the start of the game. His three consecutive three-pointers gave his team a comfortable first lead (27-13). After twelve minutes, the New Yorkers led by 14 points (40-26) with already 16 points for Joe Harris. Kevin Durant (26 points) and James Harden (20) then took over as the Celtics lost Jayson Tatum.

The All-Star winger took a hit in the eye and was only able to play for 21 minutes. Marcus Smart (19 points), Kemba Walker (17) and Evan Fournier (16) tried to assume leadership in his absence but to no avail. The Nets therefore lead 2 wins to 0 and are able to kill the series in the next two meetings, which will take place in Boston.