The Phoenix Suns struggled to regain the lead in the playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans.
After the unexpected defeat and the equalizer in the second game on Tuesday, the best team in the NBA main round got a 114:111 in New Orleans. Chris Paul’s team now needs two more wins to advance to the second round of the playoffs.
“The job isn’t done yet. We got one here, we’ll have to do it again next time,” Paul told ESPN TV.
Miami gambles away win against Atlanta
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks stirred up tension in the series against the Miami Heat with a hard-fought home win. A 16-point lead wasn’t enough for the third win in three games. Because of a suspicious package in front of the hall, the meeting in Atlanta started almost three quarters of an hour late.
Defending champion Milwaukee Bucks regained the lead against the Chicago Bulls. The 111:81 was a crystal clear affair for the team around Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had a rather average evening for his standards with 18 points.