The Blazers gained an incredible move. The team did their best just to get into the playoffs, for which we must pay tribute. Terry Stots’ wards spent a lot of energy and in this euphoria they even managed to defeat the Lakers in the first match of the series (100-93). Portland felt that now is the moment when you shouldn’t miss your chance, but the second meeting showed that not everything is as simple as it seemed at first glance. The Lakes woke up and fought back and did it confidently (88-111). There is no doubt that the Blazers will face an extremely difficult test in the next meeting and after a series of injuries, the team will come to the floor as an underdog.
Before the playoffs, the Rockets looked weak, but as soon as the key matches began, the club joined the game and began to noticeably improve. The guys of Michael D’Antoni confidently fought two fights in the series and all thanks to the individual actions of leader James Harden. Houston left no chances for Oklahoma in the first meeting, when they beat with a score (123-108) and also gave a fight to the opponent in the last fight (111-98). The team is a hidden contender for the championship, which should not be underestimated. The Rockets will appear again on the court as favorites and this is not surprising, although now anything can be expected from Oklahoma, so we will definitely face a tense confrontation.
