The Knicks set off on the hardest trip to the West, far from securing their playoffs. But they are returning with a direct ticket. Tom Thibodeau’s team secured a position in the top 6. This is surprising and delightful considering the level of opponents who faced New York on the tour. First, the Knickerbokers dealt with Houston and Memphis, then suffered losses to Phoenix and Denver, but then played one of the most interesting matches of the season. On the floor of the Staples Center, the New Yorkers beat the Los Angeles Clippers. 106:100 is a phenomenal defensive work and a true team attack. Derrick Rose scored 25 goals. 24 goals were scored by Reggie Bullock. 18 goals are at the account of RJ Barrett. Julius Randle has 14 points and 14 rebounds. The Knicks have confirmed their status as the most powerful team that can surprise you in the playoffs. After the victories over the Clippers, New York lost to the Lakers, but only in overtime with a score 99:101. However, the victory over both teams from Los Angeles on their territory is too much. Although it almost worked out.
Sailboats have already qualified for the playoffs for a long time and are now playing for fun. But this does not prevent them from gaining victories. In their last four games, Tyrone Liu’s men have celebrated three success stories, beating Toronto (105-100), Lakers (118-94) and once again Toronto (115-96). All this allows the mentor of the Los Angeles team to take care of their leaders a little. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George play incomplete matches. For example, in the last match each of them spent about 30 minutes on the floor.
