28.04.2024
Miami Heat 84 - 104 Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics led wire-to-wire against the Miami Heat, winning 104-84 to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 22 points each, while the Celtics dominated defensively. Boston reclaimed home-court advantage after Miami won Game 2. The Heat, without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, struggled to generate offense. Boston's physicality and defense set the tone, leading to a 20-point victory. The Celtics have a trend of bouncing back strongly after losses, with Game 4 set for Monday in Miami.
Orlando Magic 112 - 89 Cleveland Cavaliers
Franz Wagner led the Orlando Magic to a dominant 112-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series, tying the series at 2-2. Wagner scored 34 points and had 13 rebounds, outscoring the Cavaliers by himself in the third quarter. The Cavs were held scoreless for almost seven minutes in the second half, with Cleveland only managing 29 points in the final two quarters. The Magic had strong contributions from Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz off the bench, while Jarrett Allen and Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers. The intense game featured multiple minor skirmishes, signaling a fierce battle between the two teams as they head to Cleveland for Game 5.
New Orleans Pelicans 85 - 106 Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-85 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. Jalen Williams overcame an early eye injury to score 21 points, while the Thunder's strong defense held the Pelicans to 85 points or fewer in all three games. The Pelicans, missing Zion Williamson, will try to avoid elimination in Game 4. No team in NBA history has come back from a 3-0 series deficit.
Los Angeles Lakers 119 - 108 Denver Nuggets
LeBron James led the Lakers to a 119-108 win over the Nuggets in Game 4, avoiding elimination and snapping an 11-game losing streak against Denver. James scored 30 points, while Anthony Davis added 25 points and 23 rebounds. D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves both scored 21 points, with the Lakers dominating in the paint with 72 points. Despite a late rally from the Nuggets, Los Angeles held on for the win, with Game 5 set for Monday night in Denver.