It was an exciting evening in the NBA playoffs last night, as many teams solidified their spots in an exciting playoff tournament.
The Dallas Mavericks tied their series with the Utah Jazz after a 110-104 victory last night. The Mavericks and Jazz are now tied at 1-1, and this series will only continue to get more intense with greater stakes. The Mavericks shot 22 three-point shots and point guard Jalen Brunson scored 41 points for Dallas.
The Philadelphia 76ers took a commanding 2-0 lead in their series with the Toronto Raptors. The 112-97 victory by the 76ers exposed how effective they are offensively, as three different players scored over 20 points last night.
Finally, the Golden State Warriors demolished the Denver Nuggets, taking a 2-0 lead in their series. The Warriors continue to look like championship contenders while the Nuggets’ playoff hopes continue to slip away after a 126-106 victory by the Warriors. Shooting guard Jordan Poole continues to impress for the Warriors, as he scored 29 points, and dished out 8 assists last night.
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