The Cleveland Cavaliers would have advanced to the playoffs from the Brooklyn Nets, but lost and continue to the second round of the playoff qualifier.
Lauri Markkanen and the Cleveland Cavaliers were unable to beat Brooklyn Nets, who advanced to the playoffs with a 115–108 win between Tuesday and Wednesday night Finnish time. AOP / USA TODAY SPORTS
Lauri Markkasen The season of the Cleveland Cavaliers, represented by the World Cup, is now caught up in one match in the NBA basketball.
Markkanen and the Cavaliers bowed to the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the playoff qualifiers. The team was waiting for the opponent when the qualifiers continued on the night between Wednesday and Thursday in Finnish time.
Now the opponent is clear. In the second round, the Cavaliers face the Atlanta Hawks, who knocked out Charlotte Hornets with a clear number of 132-103.
The Hawks were underperforming the Cavaliers, so it needs two wins. For the Cavaliers to qualify, it was enough to beat either the Nets or the next opponent, in this case the Hawks.
The Cavaliers get to play the match at home in Cleveland. The fight will take place on Finnish night between Friday and Saturday at 2.30 am Finnish time.
With a win over the Hawks, Markkanen and the Cavaliers continue in the playoffs, with a loss at the end of the season.