NBA Play-offs: New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors Win in Tight Games

Marie Mahé, Media365, published on Monday April 24, 2023 at 00:17

This Sunday evening, in the NBA play-offs, the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers (102-93) and now lead 3-1 in the series. The Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings (126-125), to tie the game at 2-2.

All is well for New York. Sunday, in game 4 of the first round of the NBA play-offs, the Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers (102-93). This allows them to now lead 3-1 in the series. On the local side, Jalen Brunson finished top scorer for his team but also top scorer of this meeting, with personal statistics of 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Well supplemented by RJ Barrett (26 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist). Opposite, Darius Garland (23 points, 2 rebounds, 10 assists) was not enough. The Cavaliers waited until the third and penultimate quarter before leading, for the very first time. But New York did not let it go and took control, then never let go, in the fourth and last quarter. In this one, however, his lead never exceeded +11 (98-87). Enough to ensure a new success. Before a next duel in three days.

For Golden State, it was tight

Golden State is recovering. This Sunday evening, in game 4 of the first round of the NBA play-offs, the Warriors narrowly beat the Sacramento Kings (126-125). This allows the defending champions to equalize at 2-2 in the series. This meeting was tight until the end and the two franchises then went blow for blow. In the fourth and last quarter, Sacramento even managed to come back in front, one last time (106-107). Without being able to confirm or even take off. Golden State then took the opportunity to take control, then never let go. Under the leadership in particular of its star Stephen Curry, top scorer of his team (32 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists). Well supplemented by Klay Thompson (26 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists). Opposite, it is De’Aaron Fox who finished top scorer of this meeting (38 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists). But that was not enough.