The NBA playoffs continued, and in the first round of the playoffs that have ended, the Celtics, led by Tatum, swept the Nets 4-0 to advance to the second round, while the Warriors, Bucks, and Heat all eliminated their opponents 4-1; the 76ers, Suns and Lone Rangers won 4-2 to advance to the second round. In this case, only the Grizzlies and Timberwolves were left in the first round. According to the schedule, the two teams will have their sixth game on April 30, and the Grizzlies are expected to meet the Warriors. Details are as follows:
What are the key games in the NBA playoffs on April 30?
According to the NBA official website, at 9 a.m. on April 30, the Grizzlies and Timberwolves will compete, when the CCTV Sports Channel and CCTV5 will be fully videocast, interested fans do not miss. In addition, after the fierce competition in the first round, the seven teams that have currently advanced to the second round are: the Heat, the 76ers, the Bucks, the Celtics, the Suns, the Lone Rangers and the Warriors.
During the May Day holiday season, the current schedule is: May 2 at 1:00 a.m. - Bucks vs Celtics, 3:30 a.m. - Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies; May 3 at 7:30 a.m. - 76ers vs Heat; 10:00 a.m. - Lone Rangers vs Suns; May 4 (to be determined) Bucks vs Celtics; May 5 at 7:30 a.m. - 76ers vs Heat, 10:00 a.m. - Lone Rangers vs Suns.
Why is the Grizzlies expected to join the Warriors?
The main reason why the Grizzlies are expected to join the Warriors is that there are three main reasons: First, on the team's high-level data alone, the Grizzlies as a whole are better than the Timberwolves. For example, the Grizzlies are 111.2 higher than the Timberwolves at 105.8 in terms of the playoff offensive efficiency value as a measure of the team's strength; in terms of playoff defensive efficiency value, the Grizzlies are also better than the Timberwolves at 111.2 with a playoff defensive efficiency score of 105.8.
Second, the Grizzlies' playoff away performance is eye-catching. Currently, the Grizzlies are playing 5 games against the Timberwolves, including 2 on the road. In G3, the Grizzlies beat the Timberwolves 104-95 in the G3 road game, while in the G4 road game, the Grizzlies lost 118-119. In both games, the Grizzlies have shown great overall strength, especially youngster Desmond Bain, who can average 29.5 points per game.
Third, the most important point is that the Grizzlies have a record advantage. Currently, the Grizzlies are leading the Timberwolves 3-2 on aggregate, taking the lead in the game point. For the Grizzlies, there are opportunities for trial and error, so players can completely pack lightly; on the other hand, the Timberwolves must muster up enough energy to win in order to retain the opportunity to advance, and mistakes are inevitable under great pressure. In contrast, it's clear that the Grizzlies have the upper hand.
Finally, I would like to say that combining the above points, the Grizzlies are expected to meet the Warriors, so let's wait and see. So, what do you think the outcome of the game will be? Welcome to the interactive communication below!
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