Shay Gilges-Alexander | Photo: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
The playoffs continued last night in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the second match of the first-round series of the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.
Thunder’s success was forged by the excellent leadership play. Shay Gilges-Alexander led the way with 33 points and five assists, shooting 13 of 19 from the field, and Chet Holmgren helped him with 26 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Jalen Williams added 21 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
Ion Valanchun was the most successful for the losers with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Herbert Jones scored 18 points and Brandon Ingram, who also grabbed four rebounds. It should be noted that “Pelians” still have to do without the injured Zion Williamson.
It has already been announced that Porzingis scored six points in the second game of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, in which the Boston Celtics team he represented lost. “Celtics” lost to Miami “Heat” at home with the result 101:111.
Western Conference Quarterfinals
Oklahoma City Thunder – New Orleans Pelicans 2-0
Denver Nuggets – Los Angeles Lakers 2-0
Minnesota Timberwolves – Phoenix Suns 2-0
Los Angeles Clippers – Dallas Mavericks 1-1
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Boston Celtics – Miami Heat 1-1
New York Knicks – Philadelphia 76ers 2-0
Milwaukee Bucks – Indiana Pacers 1-1
Cleveland Cavaliers – Orlando Magic 2-0
