The Bulls are still unable to get into the game normally, although so far competitors are not taking advantage of this and the team from New York is quietly going to the top of the tournament table. After the MLS is Back tournament ended, the club played three matches in which they managed to score four points. The most memorable was the New York derby, where Chris Armas’ players beat the “townspeople” to a minimum (1-0). This was followed by a loss to Philadelphia (0-1) and a draw with New England (1-1). The New York Red Bulls practice defensive tactics, so fights involving this club are not always spectacular and productive.
The Jazzmen did not act very well after the restart of the season, but reaching the playoffs was only a matter of time. In the first round the team hit a rather difficult opponent in the person of Denver, so they had to turn on the speed. The opening meeting ended in overtime defeat (125-135), but Queen Snyder managed to find the right words and his players won three matches in a row. Of course, we must give credit to Donovan Mitchchell, who did an excellent job as the leader. Utah were leading 3-1 in the series, but allowed themselves to relax, which Nuggets took as an advantage and evened the score. Now everything will be decided in the seventh game.