On Sunday, May 12, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs played two G3 games, the first game was 3:30, and the Mavericks PK the Thunder at home; At 8:30 in the second game, the Celtics PK the Cavaliers away, and the current two sets of series are tied at 1-1.
The Mavericks defend their home court
Let's start with the series between the Mavericks and the Thunder, with the Mavericks regaining home-court advantage by beating the Thunder 119-110 in G2 last time out. For teams that are low in the rankings and lack a home field, if they want to advance to the next round, they have to start with an away win, and the Mavericks have done a good job, which is already their second consecutive series win in G2, and it has to be said that they have a strong ability to adjust after losing a game.
The Thunder are looking to bounce back
In the G2 game, Irving only got 9 points and 11 assists, Doncic only contributed 29 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists with normal output, PJ-Washington and Hardaway Jr. became wonder soldiers, of which PJ-Washington shot 11 of 18 and hit 7 three-pointers, and got a team-high 29 points like Doncic, plus 11 rebounds and 4 assists; Hardaway Jr. scored 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting + 2 three-pointers. The more players who can step up and share the pressure of the "Eastern European pair", the easier it will be for the Mavericks to storm victory.
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The Thunder's unbeaten playoff streak has been shattered, and they are next up for an away challenge. This Thunder team is very young and talented, and the overall experience and background are relatively short. But the fist is afraid of being less strong, and the chaotic fist can also kill the master, and the thunder has the potential to enter the Western Finals. Tomorrow's game against the Mavericks is expected to rebound, Alexander, Jeyway, and Holmgren take the lead, and the rotation and defense of the whole team must be more resolute.
White regained his touch
Game 2: The Celtics challenged the Cavaliers away, Green Kai lost the last game at home, losing G2 in two consecutive series, facing the Heat in the first round, and the first two games were also 1-1. You must know that Green Kai's home court is the home court of the Devils, but now it is attacked by the Heat and the Cavaliers, and they have to spend more energy to find a way to win on the road.
Mitchell is not afraid of the Greens
Porzingis continues to be sidelined for tomorrow's game, White will need to regain his magical touch, and Otters and Brown will remain the team's attacking core. This season's Otters averaged only 21.7 points, 10 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game in the playoffs, which was his worst scoring average in the past four seasons, and he needed to regain his confidence and feel. For the Cavaliers, if they are not favored by the outside world, they will have to work hard to prove that they will defend their home court tomorrow's game, and expect Mitchell, Garland, Mobley, LeVert, Strus and others to continue to break out.