Day nine of NBA action saw another quadruple-header that started off with the Knicks taking a 3-1 lead over the 76ers, the Indiana Pacers also go up 3-1 over the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers almost blow a 30-point lead against the Mavericks in their win to tie the series. Here is today’s recap ago.
Philadelphia—- Jalen Brunson scored 47 points for the Knicks to help them take a 3-1 lead over the 76ers, 97-92. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for 50 points but it wasn’t enough for the 76ers who are one game from being eliminated from the postseason.
Dallas—- Paul George and James Harden both put up 33 points in their win over the Mavericks, 116-111. It looked as if it was going to be a blowout when the Clippers were up by 31 in the second quarter, but Dallas clawed back behind a great effort from Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. Los Angeles held off Dallas just enough for the win and they tie the series at two, heading home for game five.
Indiana—- The Pacers made a franchise-record 22 3-point shots in their 126-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Myles Turner had 29 for Indiana, while Tyrese Haliburton scored 24 in the win that has put the Bucks on the brink of elimination with them being down 3-1 after the loss today.
Phoenix—- Anthony Edwards got busy for Minnesota with 40 points and led his team to victory and a sweep of the Suns, 122-116. This was Minnesota’s first playoff win in 20 years in they are looking very dangerous, heading into the second round of the playoffs!
