The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and all teams are fighting desperately to win their opponents! In the tense West, the first round has been played in a somewhat one-sided situation so far, resulting in a big mess in the playoffs! In the first round of the four series in the West, there were 3 2:0 games, and the two strong teams of the Suns and Lakers were close to being swept away, and the Clippers ushered in good news.
Nuggets 2:0 Lakers!
The Lakers and the Nuggets met in the Western Conference last season, and the Nuggets finally swept the Lakers 4:0 to advance, and this season's 2-team series has played so far, and the Nuggets are leading 2:0, and this round of the series is likely to be the Nuggets sweeping the Lakers 4:0.
The first two games of the Lakers and the Nuggets played very exciting, the first game of the Lakers and the Nuggets were entangled with each other, and it was difficult for the two teams to open up the point difference, and the Lakers also saw a good opportunity to win! But in the final quarter, it showed a huge gap between the two teams, the Lakers had no one at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, while the Nuggets were more flowering, the point difference was instantly opened, and the Lakers finally lost! In the second game, the Lakers relied on the strength of Russell and thick eyebrows, and once opened a gap of more than 20 points! But at the end of the crucial 3rd quarter, In the 4th quarter, the Lakers did not have much power to compete, and directly let the Nuggets catch up with the score and finally won the game.
The series between the Nuggets and the Lakers, every game seems to be a little bit worse, in fact, the gap between the two teams is not a little big, but not small, and the Nuggets are also very good at playing the Lakers, and in this round of the series, the Lakers basically have no chance.
Timberwolves 2:0 Suns!
The series between the Suns and the Timberwolves is actually regarded as a round of matchups with great suspense! The Timberwolves have a good record and have a home-court advantage, but the team has little experience in the playoffs, and the main players are too young! And although the Suns have a bad record, they have a lot of playoff experience, and the Big Three have recovered their health, so they have a good chance to win the Timberwolves.
But what is the result?2 teams have played so far, the Timberwolves lead 2:0, and the game is going on, the Timberwolves have achieved absolute suppression of the Suns, they are not impatient because they are young, and they are not young and do not know how to control the rhythm, the team's overall performance is much better than the Suns, the Suns' poor defense, there is not much way for the Timberwolves, this round of the series, the Timberwolves have a lot of opportunities to sweep the Suns.
Thunder 2:0 Pelicans!
The series between the Thunder and the Pelicans is the 8th and 1st matchup, but because the Thunder is a dark horse team and the team basically has no playoff experience, many people are also optimistic that the Pelicans will achieve black 8 and win the opponent!
In the first game, the Pelicans did show the possibility of black 8, in the overall downturn of the Thunder team, they have been dominating the game, and once led by 2 points at the last moment! But at the last moment, they lost the game! And in the second game, the Thunder found the rhythm of the playoffs, completely pressed the Pelicans, and finally won by 32 points, reduced to a one-sided situation.
For the current Pelicans, they basically have no resistance to the Thunder, and the team may be able to win one game, but in this series, unless Zion returns, they don't have a chance.
Good news from the clippers!
The series between the Clippers and the Mavericks is undoubtedly the most intense, the defense of the 2 teams has risen directly to the level of the finals, it is really a fight for every ball, and the 2 teams are also very exciting, the first 2 games are won by one team, and the big score is tied 1:1.
The Clippers and the Mavericks played a 1:1 draw, but in terms of the performance of the two teams, the Clippers have a clear advantage, the Mavericks have played all the cards in their hands, and the Clippers obviously have enough energy, as long as the team does not make too many mistakes, there is not much suspense in the promotion! In addition to the series, the Clippers also have good news.
The Clippers core George is facing the problem of contract renewal, and the current negotiations between the two sides are very smooth, George is likely to renew the contract with the Clippers, and it may be a non-maximum salary, which is very helpful for the Clippers to keep Harden and strengthen the lineup, even if the Clippers are not successful this season, they will become stronger when they come back next season.