On April 20, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continue, when you will be video-streamed 3 wonderful games, of which the Pelicans vs. Suns at 10 o'clock are free live broadcasts. Look at the NBA, just at Tencent Sports, the following is a preview summary (home team is behind).
7:30 Eagles vs Heat
The Hawks rushed into the playoffs by winning two straight games in the playoffs, but their momentum was contained in the first game by the Heat's predatory defense. The Heat conceded just 105.6 points per 100 rounds in the regular season, ranking fourth in defensive efficiency, limiting the Hawks' shooting percentage to 38.7 percent in the first game and causing 18 turnovers against their opponents.
The Heat completely limited Trae Young through defense, leaving him on 1-of-12 shooting and 8 points on 0-of-7 three-point range. Trae Young has played in 17 playoff games, the first time he has scored below double digits, with an 8.3 percent shooting percentage that equals his career worst record (both in the regular season and playoffs).
On the offensive end, Duncan Robinson became the Heat's X-factor, setting a three-point shooting record for the Heat on 9-of-10 shooting and 8-of-9 three-pointers in the game. Every game in the series is different, and in the second game, the two sides will adjust to the situation of the first game, as Trae Young said: "Winning one game is not the same as winning everything, otherwise we would have reached the finals last year." The Eagles G2 is bound to launch a counterattack, and can the Heat hold the home field?
8:30 Timberwolves vs Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are the better team in terms of regular season records, but in the first game of the playoffs, the Timberwolves are the more proactive and confident side, leading 46-35 in rebounds, 19-14 in secondary offensive scoring and 16-7 in three-point shooting.
A major reason for the Timberwolves' surge in form is Edwards' excellent play, although only a 20-year-old youngster, Edwards has already made a superstar Fan in the hard game, he has 36 points and six assists on 12-of-23 shooting in this game, becoming the third youngest player in playoff history to score 35+. Edwards' 36 points also tied the third-highest scoring record for his playoff debut.
The Timberwolves also had a way of limiting Morant, and instead of giving him an easy shot in the box, they made fouls again and again, sending Morant to the free throw line, and although he made 16 of 20 free throws, the rhythm of the game was interrupted.
Grizzlies center Adams also struggled against Downs, as he was frequently pulled out of the box, in 24 minutes, Adams did not shoot once, only grabbed 3 rebounds, the presence on the court was greatly reduced, in the second game, the Grizzlies need to solve these problems and try to win back a city.
10:00 Pelicans vs Suns (Free Live)
The Suns are worthy of being number one in the league this season, and their ability to control the field is amazing. Paul didn't make a single shot in the first quarter of the first game, but he eventually became the number one contributor to the victory, in the final quarter, Paul scored 19 points, single-handedly extinguished the Pelicans' counterattack, he scored 30 points and 10 assists, and became the oldest player in playoff history to get 30+10 (points and assists) at the age of 36 years and 346 days.
The Pelicans' performance in this game is also worthy of respect, this is their first time in the playoffs since the 2017-18 season, players also cherish such opportunities, at one point behind 23 points, the Pelicans set off a crazy counterattack, at one point chasing the difference to only 6 points, but at the critical moment, the Pelicans still felt the gap in hard power, they simply could not limit Paul.
Despite losing the game, the Pelicans have built some confidence that at least they can play against the best teams in the league for some time in the game. In Game 2, the Pelicans need to make a good start and avoid digging the big hole as early as in the first game, as long as they can bite the score, anything is possible.