1-Seeds Sailing Through Playoffs

05/05/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Heat & Suns Extend Series Leads (2-0) Against 76ers & Mavericks

Another night of NBA postseason action saw the 1-seeds Phoenix and Miami exerting their dominance. There’s no promises in the 2-vs-3 series, but the semifinals look doomed for the 4-seeded Mavericks and Sixers. Here’s what happened in the Game 2s:

 

Gm 2: Heat def. 76ers (119-103)

The disappearance of James Harden continues as the Heat drummed the Sixers in another game without Joel Embiid. Miami held Harden to just 20 points while Tyrese Maxey provided 34 on a night for Philly shot just 26 percent from 3-point land. The Heat’s balanced offensive attack proved to be too much again as the quartet of Bam Adebayo (23), Jimmy Butler (22), Victor Oladipo (19) and Tyler Herro (18) combined for 82. Miami shot lights out from deep (48 percent). The 76ers’ only hope is a trip back home and the return of Joel Embiid. MIA Leads Series (2-0)

 

Gm 2: Suns def. Mavericks (129-109)

Another big night from Luka Doncic (35 points) wasn’t enough to survive the Suns’ high-octane backcourt. Chris Paul (28 points, 8 assists) and Devin Booker (30 points) popped off with 58 points on a night where the Phoenix shot 64 percent. Mavs held a two-point advantage at halftime before the Suns put up 71 in the second half. The series heads back to Dallas with the Mavs on the ropes, and they’ll need to get Doncic a supporting cast in Games 3 and 4 to avoid the sweep. PHX Leads Series (2-0)

 

NBA Playoffs Schedule: No Games Tonight

 

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