The Los Angeles Lakers also thanks to Dennis Schröder, we have one that we thought was almost lost play in-Duel with the Minnesota Timberwolves still won and stand in the playoffs the North American professional basketball league NBA.
After being 15 points behind in the second half, the record champions with the German national team captain and superstar LeBron James still won 108:102 after extra time.
Now against the Memphis Grizzlies
With the win, the Lakers are now in the first round of the playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Timberwolves have one more chance at a playoff ticket. Opponents are then either the New Orleans Pelicans or the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Lakers already looked like the winner after Schroeder hit a three-point shot to make it 98-95 with 1.4 seconds left in regulation time. But 0.1 seconds before the final siren, Mike Conley converted three free throws for extra time. Previously, the guests had remained six minutes without a basket.
Schröder scores in extra time
In the extra season, the Lakers also prevailed thanks to four more points from Schröder, who ended up with 21 points. Best pitcher for Los Angeles was James with 30 points, Anthony Davis scored 24 points.
Also Atlanta in the playoffs
The Atlanta Hawks have their play-in duel with the Miami Heat won and also secured the playoff participation. Led by Trae Young with 25 points, the team came to a 116-105 against the Heat in Miami.
The Hawks now face the in the first round of the playoffs Boston Celtics. The Heat, last season still in the finals of Eastern Conference, still have one more chance to make the playoffs after all. Then the team must play against the winner of the game between the Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls line up