The Islanders lost 1:2 during this series and they did not succeed in many things on the court. However, later they found their game and first equalized the scales, winning 4:1 and then consolidated their success on the road, beating the opponent with a score of 5:4. It is surprising that in two previous meetings Barry Trotz’s wards were distinguished by more than three goals, because they usually focus solely on defense. Despite conceding four goals in the previous match, Semyon Varlamov acted very well and made several important rescues. In total, the Russian goalkeeper was able to reflect 40 shots.
The Nuggets have once again confirmed that they are one of the best clubs in the Western Conference. The team qualified for the playoffs without any problems, but then problems began. “Denver” got to “Portland”, which tickled your nerves well. Damian Lillard and the company tried to fight back, but the attack of the opponent, namely Nikola Jokic, was at its best and, one might say, single-handedly led the club to the next round. The Nuggets met with Phoenix and felt what a worthy opponent is. Michael Molone’s club could not stand the pressure and failed in defense, so they deservedly lost (105-122). Want more up-to-date basketball free prediction and stay informed? Subscribe to updates of the best sports betting sites rating Odds2Win.
