The Blazers did their best not to waste time on the play-ins and, thanks to their character, made their way to the play-offs directly. The team also showed itself well in the series against the “nuggets”, as it made the rival nervous. Portland designed a sensation in the first confrontation when they left no chances for Denver (123-109). Damian Lillard chalked up a double-double and became one of the best. In the second confrontation, the scenario changed a little, because the Nuggets have already played the first number (109-128). Despite the last defeat, the “trackers” are still in a winning situation, since there are two home matches ahead and they can squeeze the maximum out of them.
Phoenix failed to win their second match against the Lakers. The efforts of Devin Bookker were not enough for the final victory of the “solar”. Despite the fact that the leader scored 31 points, his team lost with a score of 102-109. It should be noted that the second match was radically different from the first. Chris Paul and company were unable to stop the Los Angeles guests. Vogel’s charges found a way to break open the Suns’ defensive redoubts, so Phoenix did not play the best way. Want more up-to-date basketball expert prediction and stay informed? Subscribe to updates rating best betting sites Odds2Win.
