The Blazers started the playoff series well, as they managed to beat Denver on the road (123-109). It was Damian Lillard who did everything possible for his team to get such a coveted victory. In the second confrontation, Portland began slowly to sink. The rival began to push more and showed Terry Stots’ charges who was the boss in the house, although guests were trying to keep the advantage (109-128). It seemed that the trackers would take into account mistakes and prove themselves properly within the home walls, but as the third fight of the series showed, they were not ready to meet. Neither fan support nor open play helped CJ McCollum and company. The club was forced to concede (115-120).
The Sailors are in a crisis situation, as they cannot win four matches. If the defeat in the main tournament could still be forgivable, then it was necessary to improve in the playoffs, but the club has not yet woken up. The Clippers lost twice to Dallas, but most importantly, matches were played at home. It seems that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are trying. However, the defense of the team has sagged a lot, since so far they cannot stop Luka Doncic. Tyrone Liu’s charges are faced with the task of turning the tide, that is, winning the third match of the series. Of course, it will be difficult on the road, but the team has no other choice but to take risks and go forward.
