The excitement continued with 3 matches in the first round of the NBA play-offs. In the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 115-105 at the FTX Arena, bringing the situation 2-0 in the series.
In Miami, Jimmy Butler broke the playoff record with 45 points and also had 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals. Tyler Herro contributed 15 points, 3 rebounds and Max Strus contributed 14 points and 4 assists. In Atlanta, Bogdan Bogdanovic’s 29 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and Trae Young’s 25 points and 7 assists could not prevent the defeat.
Here are the overall results of the day in the NBA:
Western Conference
(1) Memphis Grizzlies: 124 – Minnesota Timberwolves: 96 (1)
(1) Phoenix Suns: 114 – New Orleans Pelicans: 125 (1)
Eastern Conference
(2) Miami Heat: 115 – Atlanta Hawks:105 (0)