{"id":2616,"date":"2025-04-15T20:17:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T20:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=2616"},"modified":"2025-04-15T20:17:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T20:17:56","slug":"nba-suspense-superstars-and-ot-the-los-angeles-clippers-qualified-for-the-playoffs-the-warriors-spin-in-play-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=2616","title":{"rendered":"NBA &#8211; suspense, superstars and ot: the los angeles clippers qualified for the playoffs, the warriors spin in play -in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"atom-body\">\n<p><h2 class=\"mb-3 mt-10 text-onLight-02 caps-s3-rs font-bold\" data-testid=\"atom-body-h2\">The match: the clippers dismiss the warriors and spin in playoffs<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-3 first:mt-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>The poster at the top of the evening between the Warriors and the Clippers presented a major issue in the Playoff race to the west. And it felt on the ground. This last match of the season already had the appearance of a playoff meeting with everything that represents: intensity, defense, individual exploits, hardness and suspense all along. It even took an extension to decide between two teams who fought to the end to hang the place in the top-6 promised to the winner. The loser being tilted in the play-in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 first:mt-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>The Clippers had the merit of resisting all the Runs of the Warriors, without ever giving the impression of panicking. Neither when they took the water at the end of the first quarter nor when their opponents rushed in the Money Time. The Californian training rested on its achievements and on the talent of its superstars. Kawhi Leonard (33 points) and James Harden (38 points, 10 assists) dissected the defense of Golden State possession after possession by forcing insulation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 first:mt-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Jimmy Butler (30) held the Warriors at arm&#39;s length in the first half to compensate for the awkwardness of a discreet Stephen Curry and limited by faults. But the best shooter of all time woke up at the end of the game, when his team needed it most. Its award -winning shots and penetrations to the circle completely revived the dubs. He scored 21 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and extension. His teammates failed to find him on the very last possession, with a chance to equalize at 122 everywhere. Buddy Hield missed his attempt and Harden sealed the fate of the meeting on the free throw line. Golden Stateh, seventh, will therefore play against Memphis to try to hang his place in the playoffs. The clippers, fifths, will therefore face the Nuggets in the first round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"mb-3 mt-10 text-onLight-02 caps-s3-rs font-bold\" data-testid=\"atom-body-h2\">The player: Edwards (and Gobert) sends (nt) the wolves in playoffs<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-3 first:mt-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Minnesota was to win to ensure its place in the top-6 of the Western Conference. The Timberwolves did the job by beating jazz more difficult than expected (116-105) based in particular on the 43 points of Anthony Edwards. The star and his teammates have accelerated in the third quarter. Rudy Gobert was also decisive with 19 points, 18 rebounds and 4 counters in 38 minutes in the wake of his 35 points against Brooklyn. The Wolves therefore finish sixths and will challenge the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"mb-3 mt-10 text-onLight-02 caps-s3-rs font-bold\" data-testid=\"atom-body-h2\">La performance\u00a0: Connaughton met 43 points<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-3 first:mt-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>The franchises traditionally do without their executives in the last match of the season and it gives other players the opportunity to illustrate. Even if it means ending up with improbable boxes, like that of the veteran Pat Connaughton, author of his best career match against the pistons. He scored 43 points for the Bucks, who ended up winning after extension (140-133).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"mb-3 mt-10 text-onLight-02 caps-s3-rs font-bold\" data-testid=\"atom-body-h2\">The basket: Carrington plants the Heat to the buzzer<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-3 first:mt-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>The Wizards won in Miami on a miraculous float in the Rookie Bub Carrington (15 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists). A basket with the board that spoils the performance of Jaime Jaquez, author of 41 points for the Heat. Alex Sarr finished with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"mb-3 mt-10 text-onLight-02 caps-s3-rs font-bold\" data-testid=\"atom-body-h2\">To the state: 82<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-3 first:mt-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Like the number of matches started by Chris Paul this season, his twentieth in the NBA. The 39 -year -old veteran, soon 40, remained healthy throughout the year and signed a new record for a player so far in his career. Only six players have played all the games this season, including Mikal Bridges, who only spent 6 seconds on the field on Sunday evening. For his last outing of the year, CP3 therefore compiled 15 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 interceptions during a spurs victory against raptors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"mb-3 mt-10 text-onLight-02 caps-s3-rs font-bold\" data-testid=\"atom-body-h2\">The French: Double-Double for Rupert<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-3 first:mt-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Rayan Rupert has accumulated 13 points and 10 rebounds during a Victory of the Trail Blazers against the Lakers on Sunday (109-81). Beaten by team B of Celtics, Moussa Diabat\u00e9 (10 points, 9 rebounds) and Tidjane Sala\u00fcn (5 points, 5 rebounds) were able to take advantage of the last match without stake for the Hornets to play 25 and 35 minutes respectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 first:mt-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Only 9 minutes of playing time (and 6 points) for Zaccharie Risacher, released on injury. His Hawks still beat the Magic, the team they will find in a play-in match that will determine the seventh of the Eastern Conference. Four points and as many rebounds for Pac\u00f4me Dadiet, aligned for the last regular game match of the Knicks (winners of the Nets).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"mb-3 mt-10 text-onLight-02 caps-s3-rs font-bold\" data-testid=\"atom-body-h2\">All scores<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-3 first:mt-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Hawks \u2013 Magic\u00a0: 117-105<br \/>Celtics \u2013 Hornets\u00a0: 93-86<br \/>Nets \u2013 Knicks\u00a0: 105-113<br \/>Sixers \u2013 Bulls\u00a0: 102-122<br \/>Heat \u2013 Wizards\u00a0: 118-119<br \/>Bucks \u2013 Pistons\u00a0: 140-133<br \/>Cavaliers \u2013 Pacers\u00a0: 118-126<br \/>Grizzlies \u2013 Mavericks\u00a0: 132-97<br \/>Rockets \u2013 Nuggets\u00a0: 111-126<br \/>Timberwolves \u2013 Jazz\u00a0: 116-105<br \/>Kings \u2013 Suns\u00a0: 109-98<br \/>Pelicans \u2013 Thunder\u00a0: 100-115<br \/>Trail Blazers \u2013 Lakers\u00a0: 109-81<br \/>Spurs \u2013 Raptors\u00a0: 125-118<br \/>Warriors \u2013 Clippers\u00a0: 124-119<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] The match: the clippers dismiss the warriors and spin in playoffs The poster at the top of the evening between the Warriors and the Clippers presented a major issue &hellip; 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