In the American Basketball League (NBA) play-offs, Los Angeles Lakers defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 and brought the series to 1-1.
The first round of play-offs in the NBA continued with 3 matches. Luka Doncic, the 6th conference of Lakers, who finished the Western Conference third, hosted Timberwolves, 31 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists and Lebron James 21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists.
In Timberwolves, Julius Randle’s 27 points, 6 assists and Anthony Edwards’s 25 points, 6 rebounds could not prevent defeat.
Thunder was not forced
Oklahoma City Thunder, who completed the Western Conference at the summit, defeated Memphis Grizzlies 118-99, who entered the 8th ordinary play-offs, and carried the series to 2-0.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played 27 points, 8 rebounds, Jalen Williams 24 points, 6 rebounds and Chenet Holmgren 20 points, 11 rebounds, 11 rebounds.
In Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson JR’s 26 points, 6 rebounds and Ja Recerant’s 23 points, 6 assists, could not prevent defeat.
Pacers made 2 in 2 at home
Indiana Pacers, who finished the Eastern Conference on the 4th step, defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 123-115 in the series.
Pascal Siakam in Pacers struggled with 24 points, 11 rebounds and Tyrese Haliburton 21 points and 12 assists.
The guest team produced 28 points, 12 rebounds, 28 points, 12 rebounds, Giannis Anthetokounmpo 34 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and Bobby Portis.