In the NBA playoffs, the Cavaliers threatens a bad awakening, meanwhile the Warriors are happy about the next success.
The Cleveland Cavaliers threatens a bad awakening in the NBA playoffs. The Cavaliers, the best main round team of the Eastern Conference, lost the second game 119: 120 in the quarter-finals against the Indiana Pacers and are 0-2 behind in the best-of-Seven series of the Conference Semifinals. Cleveland had already lost the first home game (112: 121), the upcoming two duels take place in Indianapolis.
Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton made the decision in the second game with a threesome 1.1 seconds before the end. Overall, the Point Guard, which was one of the best in the first duel, came to 19 points. Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith each contributed 23 points for the Pacers. At the CAVS, Donovan Mitchell towered with 48 points.
Cavs threatens bitterly
Cleveland ended the main round as the top runner of the Eastern Conference and started the series as a favorite. In the first round, the team around Mitchell had made the sweep against Miami Heat and set a record.
The best-of-Seven series against Miami went to the Cavs with a total of 122 points, the previous record had set up Denver 2009 against New Orleans (+121).
Warriors beat Timberwolves
The Golden State Warriors were also in use overnight. In the first game of her playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Dubs won away with 99:88.
The best thrower of the Warriors was Buddy Hield with 24 points, superstar Steph Curry was only on the field for 13 minutes before he had to leave the game injured.