With the end of the playoffs, the NBA playoffs officially began. The NBA saw four sets of showdowns, with the Jazz narrowly beating the Lone Rangers 99-93, the Timberwolves beating the Grizzlies 130-117, the Warriors beating the Nuggets 123-107, and the 76ers beating the Raptors 131-111.
The Warriors beat the Nuggets
4 groups of duels, 2 games completed on the following grams. The Timberwolves are no. 7 in the West, but they have upset the Grizzlies, who are no. 2 in the league. The No. 5 Jazz in the West beat the No. 4 Lone Rangers.
The Timberwolves beat the Grizzlies
Poole blast 30+3, Edwards slash 36+6! Thanks Harden, the best NBA today is Maxi!
A number of young players have played highlights today.
Poole blast 30+3
Warriors guard Jordan Poole shined against the Nuggets. Poole played 30 minutes, shooting 9-of-13, 5-of-7 from three-point range and 7-of-8 from the free throw line, and had 30 points, 1 board and 3 assists. Poole shot 69 percent from the field and 71 percent from three-point range.
Jordan Poole and Curry
Poole scored the highest score of the game and hit the most 5 3-pointers of the game. For a first-time playoff player, Poole's performance was stunning. Poole's outburst released Curry, Klay Thompson, and Wiggins' scoring responsibilities, which is the main reason why the Warriors can lighten up their opponents.
Edwards slashed 36+6
The Timberwolves and Grizzlies staged a youth storm. In this game, the Timberwolves, led by Towns and Edwards, played a crazy attack. In the face of more powerful opponents, the Timberwolves will not be afraid of it, but they will be scrappy. With a sharp offense and accurate long-range shots, the Timberwolves were able to have the last laugh.
Edwards against Jamorant
Timberwolves Champion Anthony Edwards was the player who played best in the game. Edwards played 40 minutes and shot 12-of-23, 4-of-11 from three-point range and 8-of-8 from the free throw line, and had an all-around statistic of 36 points, 2 boards, 6 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. Edwards scored the highest score of the game with a super high shooting rate of 52%.
Edwards was strong on the offensive end while also limiting the pair of supernova Jamorant. Edwards, who has shown all-round skills at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends.
Edwards defends Jamorant
Maxi exploded and became the best of the day
The 76ers and raptors staged a peak showdown. In this game, Harden and Embiid both encountered the opponent's key bag and tight defense. Maxi, on the other hand, stepped forward and achieved a strong outburst. Maxi played 38 minutes, shooting 14-of-21, 5-of-8 from three-point range and 5-of-5 from the free throw line, and had 38 points, 4 boards and 2 assists. Maxi shot 67 percent from the field and 63 percent from three-point range.
Maxi erupted
Maxi, who scored the highest score in the game, also shot the most 5 3-pointers of the game. Maxi blasted 21 points in the third quarter of the 3rd quarter and was unstoppable. Maxi's plus-minus is the highest +20 in the whole game. Maxi's outburst is the key to the 76ers' ability to overcome the enemy.
Maxi also set several records in the game. Maxie set a new playoff scoring record for himself, with Maxie (21 points in a single quarter) setting the second highest single-quarter score in Philadelphia's history in the playoffs. Maxi became the youngest player in 76ers history to cut 30+ in the playoffs. Maxi, also became the 76ers' youngest player in the playoffs to cut 35+ in history.
Maxi is arguably the best player in the NBA today
Maxi's performance is obviously better than Timberwolves star Edwards and Warriors Tigers Jordan Pooler. Maxi is arguably the best player in the NBA today.
Harden fulfilled Maxi's outburst
It is worth noting that Maxi's ability to play a perfect performance is inseparable from James Harden's excellent passing. Harden played 40 minutes, shooting 6-of-17, 4-of-7 from three-point range and 6-of-7 from the free throw line, and had a double-double stat of 22 points, 5 boards, 14 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, with only one turnover.
Maxi and James Harden
Harden was the assist king of the campaign, activating the 76ers' offensive system. In that game, Harden's offensive efficiency was not ideal. However, Harden gave up the ball and kept passing to Maxi, letting the latter take over the game. Harden, as the core of the 76ers' backcourt, chose to sacrifice the data and complete teammate Maxi. Harden attracted a lot of bags in this campaign, creating a lot of space for Maxi's singles and long-range shots. Maxi was able to play perfectly thanks to Harden.