Phoenix Suns continue with strong ratings
A weak second half was decisive for Dallas’ defeat. With the Suns, Chris Paul turned up the heat: the point guard scored 20 of his 28 points after the break. With 40 points in the fourth quarter, the Suns pulled away decisively there.
Luka Doncic was the Mavericks’ top scorer with 35 points, Germany international Kleber barely had nine points. The Suns hit at least 50 percent of their shots from the field in eight consecutive playoff games. This is the second longest run in NBA history.
Heat increase to 2-0 against Philadelphia
In the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat also took a 2-0 lead after victories. The Florida team beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-113 (60-52). Thanks to a 10-0 run in the middle of the final quarter, Miami pulled away decisively.
Bam Adebayo (23 points) and Jimmy Butler (22 points, 12 assists) led the heat. As in the first game, the Sixers had to do without their top scorer Joel Embiid.