Night of reactions in the NBA. The Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks closed the gap on their rivals, both tying their respective Western and Eastern Conference playoff series. The Grizzlies, without Ja Morant, defeated LeBron James’ Lakers 103-93, while the Bucks beat the Miami Heat 138-122.
In Memphis, Ja Morant’s men, who was out after injuring his right hand in Sunday’s game, managed to equalize the series (1-1) thanks to a powerful physical display. Xavi Tillman, with a double-double of 22 points, 13 rebounds and three assists, was the great protagonist for the Grizzlies. In addition, the center scored 10 of the 13 field goals he attempted, with a two-shot three-pointer from beyond the three-point line.
His teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. also had 18 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks. While Desmond Bane added 17 points and four rebounds. The Spanish Santi Aldama played 14.23 minutes, in which he grabbed seven rebounds and made two assists.
The top scorer of the game was the incombustible LeBron James. The veteran player made a double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds, as well as three assists and a block on Luke Kennard that resounded throughout the FedexForum in Memphis. However, LeBron’s display was not enough for his team to take advantage in the series.
The Bucks for their part, without the Greek Giannis Antetokounmpo, crushed the Miami Heat 138-122 this Wednesday and tied the first round series of the NBA East playoffs 1-1, which now moves to Miami for the two upcoming matches.
Without Giannis, who was sidelined with a back problem suffered in the first game, Brook López scored 25 points, Jrue Holiday contributed 24, with 11 assists and four triples, and Pat Connaughton shone with 22 points coming off the bench, with six triples.
The Milwaukee team did not give the Heat an option and dominated the game with a 53.5% accuracy rate from the field. In the Heat, who could not count on Tyler Herro due to a broken hand, Jimmy Butler scored 25 points and was the leading scorer for Erik Spoesltra’s team.
Games 3 and 4 of the series will be played Saturday and Monday in Miami. The winner of this series will face either the New York Knicks or the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In Denver, an extraordinary Jamal Murray, protagonist with 40 points, led the win of the Denver Nuggets against the Minnesota Timberwolves (122-113) to achieve a 2-0 lead in the first round series of the Western playoffs. the nba.
The series now shifts to Minnesota for Game 3 and Game 4, scheduled for Friday and Sunday.
