The results of the night in the NBA
Bucks @ Celtics : 86-109
Warriors @ Grizzlies : 101-106
Memphis Grizzlies – Golden State Warriors : 1-1
We wondered if the step would not be a bit high for Memphis, as the level gap between the Wolves and the Warriors is important. The Grizzlies have shown that they are capable of regaining their regular season level and even a little more. Exactly like And Morant, ultimately. The All-Star point guard, freshly elected MIP, raised the tone in proportions which Golden State did not expect.
Morant scored Memphis’ last 15 points in money time to stall a game with 47 points, 8 assists, 8 rebounds and 3 steals, all at 15/31. He became only the third player in NBA history to score at least 45 playoff points before turning 23. The other two: Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.
Ja Morant did not miss the opportunity to respond to Stephen Currywho had kindly insulted him following game 1. Curry (27 pts) and the Warriors missed their 3-point subject by shooting at 18% (7/38) and did not find the defensive solutions to stop Morant in particular.
The injury of Gary Payton IIseriously injured in the elbow (a fracture is mentioned), will undoubtedly make people talk before game 3. Steve Kerr was furious following Dillon Brooks, the author of the fault, whom he accused of having “broken the NBA code”. By hitting Payton in the head while he was in the air, Brooks effectively took a risk and his opponent, off balance, landed badly on his elbow. The Grizzlies player was expelled following 3 minutes of play and we will monitor a possible suspension in the players who come.
Prayers up for @Garydwayne ????????????????
He takes a hard fall following a dirty foul from Dillon Brooks. Brooks was assessed a Fagrant 2 and ejected from the game.#NBAPlayoffs #Payton #Brooks #Dirty #DubNation #Ejected pic.twitter.com/POJ9w0sbFG
— Basketball Craze (@bball_craze) May 4, 2022
Butcher foul of Dillon Brooks, sent off following injuring Gary Payton
Boston Celtics – Milwaukee Bucks : 1-1
The Celtics learned the lesson. Suffocated during game 1, the players of Ime Udoka better understood game 2 once morest the Bucks. Again, Boston managed to ensure that Giannis Antetokounmpo either below his standards in terms of skill (28 pts at 11/27), but this time it didn’t have the same effects. It was the Celtics who this time went into wall mode to limit Milwaukee to 86 points.
Of course, when Jayson Tatum (29 points, 8 assists at 10/20) and Jaylen Brown (30 pts at 11/18) are both prolific and skillful, the game changes for the Celtics. Even in the absence of Marcus Smartreplaced in the five by Derrick WhiteBoston held firm and collectively found this mix between defensive solidity and sharp attack which made its success since the beginning of the calendar year.
Aggressive and relentless, the C’s bet on a strong impact in the first half and it was good for them. At the break, Boston was leading by 25 points once morest the Bucks without much inspiration and forced to rely on Giannis, who still managed to give 7 assists. The fact that Milwaukee shot 3/18 from 3 points while Boston delivered fireworks in the matter (20/43) also made the difference.
Direction Wisconsin now, with the neutral hope that we have a tight first game in this long-awaited series.