Dallas are ready to fight to the last and could well come out ahead in this series if they would win the fourth match, where they lost in overtime with a score of 4:5. However, in the previous match, the Stars still won back with the score 1:2 and in extra time achieved success, thanks to Corey Perry’s puck. If Sheriffs manage to play in a disciplined defense, then they have much fewer problems. In ineffective hockey, they have much more chances than in open play. By the way, Anton Khudobin still had to work hard in the last match so as not to miss the third goal. In total, the Russian goalkeeper saved 39 shots.
The Celts definitely hoped to take part in the playoffs, but they hardly thought they would go that far, although the squad was really good this season. The team put Philadelphia in their place in the first round quite easily, with the Sixers players not even putting up much resistance. In the next episode, “Boston” fought against “Toronto”. The reigning champion kept the blow well, but in the key seventh meeting, the Canadians could not stand it (92:87). Brad Stevens’ wards showed real character, but there was no time to rejoice, as in the East final they were already waiting for Miami. The battle began with two defeats in a row, which could have been pushed aside for fatigue, but the club was able to turn on in time and won an important victory (117:106), but in the next confrontation it was not possible to level the score (109:112). The Celtics had a choice to clench their teeth while beating the Heat and staying in the game, or to lose and end the season. Jason Tatum and company chose the first option, because in the last match they dealt with the lights (121:108).
