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The playoffs went very well, so let’s take a look at some of the juiciest games and how NBA teams are going.
Western Conference
The most attractive showdown in the West is definitely the Lakers and the Timberwolves.
Despite star player Luka Doncic’s 37 points, the Wolves took over the Lakers’ dominance in Game 1 and won the victory in front of the home crowd in Los Angeles.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards took off the Cold Spider-Man on Doncic after he hit a third. There is no doubt that Luka will take revenge!
The second game in Los Angeles has great value for Neds and the Lakers tilted back.
Odds – Timberwolves vs. Lakers – Head
$1.40 – Lakers / $3.00 – Timberwolves
The Nuggets and Clippers series are beginning to heat up. Lac will win the series after Kawhi lost 39 points in Game 2 before Denver’s disappointed Denver crowd. Definitely worth a look.
Other series of attention from the West include the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies.
OKC’s biggest first game win ever after defeating the Grizzlies 131-80.
Incredibly, the Thunder’s best player and MVP leader Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored just 15 points, his first game since October 2024, with a score of less than 20 points. He is expected to score a high in Game 2.
After the game, Memphis star Ja Morant told the media: “We will never play that bad again.”
It’s hard to see the Grizzlies crossing the thunder, especially after the first game, but they may have won one or two wins in the series.
Eastern Conference
Boston is a favorite for the NBA season and is a favorite to eliminate the East. The Celtics stood out in the first game, despite 36 points from Paolo Banchero.
Jaylen Brown covers Orlando before tipping his mic teammates.
“They’re magic, but they know who really got the magic here, without Harry Potter.”
Orlando is expected to have a fight, but Boston will be too strong.
The Cavaliers made the calories easy to play in Game 1 and we also like their chances of progress. It turns out that their offense is hard to contain an eight-seeded Miami who missed another All-Star match with Tyler Herro since Jimmy Butler left.
Read more: Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and Tyler Herro react to the first game
