The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with a clean sweep of 4-0 in the Western Conference semifinals. In the decisive game on May 23rd in Los Angeles, Nikola Jokic made the most significant contribution to the victory with a triple-double (30 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists). Michael Porter recorded a double-double (15 points, ten rebounds), and Jamal Murray scored 25 points. The Nuggets emerged victorious in the Western Conference at the end of the regular season. During the week off, the team’s medical staff got all the injured players back on their feet. The team’s leader in all three major categories, Jokic, is healthy and eager to compete.
The Miami Heat finished seventh in the Eastern Conference during the regular season and secured a spot in the main playoff bracket through the play-in tournament. The team from Florida sensationally eliminated the second-placed Boston Celtics (4-3) in the previous round. In the decisive match on May 30th, coached by Erik Spoelstra, they achieved a 103-84 victory. Caleb Martin (26 points, ten rebounds) and Bam Adebayo (12 points, ten rebounds) recorded double-doubles. Jimmy Butler scored 28 points. Overall, the Heat approach the game with a full lineup. The only player from the starting five in the team’s injury list is Tyler Herro, who got injured early in the playoffs. Want more up-to-date NBA prediction and stay informed? Subscribe to Odds2Win updates.