For the hawks, reaching the playoffs is a great achievement, so the team prepares for each match with full responsibility. Nate McMillan’s wards started the series away, where they managed to prove themselves from the best side. Atlanta won in the first match, although it was not without luck (107-105). The second match was played according to the scenario of the opponent, who secured the victory due to the support of the fans (92-101), since at the home arena New York had no right to concede again. The Hawks returned to their homelands with the desired result and good mood, especially in the third meeting everything worked out as it should (105-94). It is worth noting the play of Trey Young, who accelerated attacks and was one of the best on the floor.
Jazz finished the regular championship on the first line of the West, which is worth a lot. The team won the fight against the Clippers, Phoenix and Denver, so they expected the club simply not to notice Memphis in the playoffs. Utah underestimated the Grizzlies in the first leg or were simply not ready for this development (109-112). The head coach slightly rebuilt the strategy, plus Donova Mitchell returned to the floor, who helped to beat confidently the “bears” (141-129). Queen Snyder’s wards will have two away meetings. However, the “jazzmen” are famous for their stable play in away matches, so this is more a plus than a minus. In short, guests are going to win.
