The Pelicans went through a difficult path before the first round of the playoffs, because they had to play two play-offs. Willie Green’s team took out San Antonio (113-103) and beat the Clippers (105-101), after which the fun began. It looked like New Orleans would be easy prey for Phoenix, but Brandon Ingram and company held out and even fought. At the moment, the Suns are leading in the series, but the Pelicans have an opportunity to equalize and stay in the game. In a word, an interesting confrontation awaits us, so this spectacle should not be missed.
In the regular season Dallas paid a lot of attention to protecting their own ring. As a rule, the Mavericks’ fights were not productive, but this brought success to the team. In the playoffs Kidd’s men decided not to change anything in their tactics. They still pay a lot of attention to defense. The leaders of Dallas are Luka Doncic and Jaylen Brunson. In the previous match this tandem broke the defense of the Jazzmen. The Slovenian scored 33 points and the American scored 24. Want more up-to-date basketball best bets and stay informed? Subscribe to updates of the best sports betting sites rating Odds2Win.