On April 18, Beijing time, with the Suns defeating the Pelicans to win, today's four playoff games ended, all of which were won by the top-ranked teams with home field advantage. Compared to the day before the Grizzlies and Lone Rangers were lost in the first game, the four playoff games this day were all rejected, of which the Celtics won with the help of Tatum's whistle- and thrilling victory, and the Bucks and Suns won by both teams.
Most unexpected: The Suns refused a 23-point comeback to beat the Pelicans
The Suns crushed the Pelicans in the first half, leading by 23 points at their most in the game, but the Pelicans won 37-26 by 11 points in the third quarter, and the Suns were forced to close to just eight points in the first three quarters. Fortunately, in the last quarter, Paul ushered in a magical performance of 19 points in the big explosion, helping the Suns to re-open the score to win, but also refused to be defeated by the Pelicans, and successfully won the playoffs.
The most thrilling: Tatum pressed the whistle to kill the Green Army narrowly defeated the Nets
In one of the most sticky battles in the East, the Green Army, with a maximum lead of 15 points, was repeatedly chased by the Nets. With Durant shooting only 23 points on the road, Irving hit six three-pointers and blasted 39 points to lead the Nets to a frantic counterattack to chase points, but the Green Army narrowly won with the help of 4 people 20+, especially Tatum's last-minute dedication to the whistle to win the thrilling game.
Most normal: The Heat's 24-point win over the Hawks is the most suspenseful game
The Heat at the top of the Eastern Conference showed dominance, and they continued to suppress the Hawks in the first three quarters, and led by 32 points at the most moments of the game, making the game completely one-sided. In the whole game, the Heat scored 4 in double figures, the whole team hit 18 three-pointers, while the Hawks all 3 people scored 10 three-pointers in doubles, and the core Trae Young hit iron 12-of-1, letting the Heat win without suspense.
The most exciting: The Bucks refused a 16-point comeback to beat the Bulls
The Bucks and Bulls were originally the most suspenseful group showdown in the East, after all, the Bucks swept the Bulls 4-0 in the regular season and staged many one-sided big wins. It was only the first game of the playoffs, the Bucks, with a maximum 16-point lead, encountered the Bulls' crazy counterattack to chase points, and did not extend the advantage until the final moments of the game to win.
(Text/Drunken Floating Life)