The Golden State Warriors defend a late catch -up from the opponent. Star player Stephen Curry stands out once again.
Led by basketball superstar Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors put a successful start into the NBA playoffs. In game one of the best-of-Seven series, the team from San Francisco won 95:85 against the Houston Rockets on Monday night and also fought off a late catch-up from the opponent.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, the best team from Eastern Conference, also won a victory through the 121: 100 against Miami Heat.
Warriors gamble away almost clear leadership
After a weak start, Curry met twelve out of 19 litters for Golden State and came to a total of 31 points. The Warriors almost played a 23-point lead in the final quarter, the Rockets came to three points shortly before the end before Curry and his teammates pulled away again.
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points in Cleveland, and the 16 points of Ty Jerome in the fourth quarter were decisive at the start at the start.
Wagner convinces with Magic defeat
Franz Wagner had to accept a defeat with Orlando Magic. The world champion lost game one at the defending champion Boston Celtics with 86: 103 (49:48), but performed well. Wagner scored 23 points.
The German basketball star Isaiiah Hartenstein had previously started the playoffs with Oklahoma City Thunder. The best team in the main round rolled over the Memphis Grizzlies on Easter Sunday and won the first game of the best-of-Seven series with 131: 80 (68:36). With a 51 point lead, it was the fifth highest victory in the playoff story.