The results of the night in the NBA
grizzlies @ Wolves: 104-95 (2-1)
mavs @Jazz: 126-118 (2-1)
warriors @ Nuggets: 118-113 (3-0)
– The formula continues to work for the Warriors. Golden State took Game 3 in Denver and now led 3-0 in the series, while maintaining the pattern with Stephen Curry in 6th luxury man. The battle was bitter and the money time uncertain because of the self-denial of Nikola Joki (37 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks) and his comrades, but the calmness and application of the Californians dominated.
The Super Slash Brothers collected 80 points, with Stephen Curry 27 off the bench. However, the main action of the match is undoubtedly attributable to Draymond Green. With 34 seconds left to play, Green stole the ball from Jokic with a stunning defensive run that psychologically took Denver down and allowed the Warriors to complete the game.
Best defender in the world. pic.twitter.com/rtjeQ2ocQ2
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) Apr 22, 2022
Andrew Wiggins was also invaluable late in the game, with a 3-point basket out of the corner and two very good defensive moves. Jordan Poole was true to himself and offered himself a treat in the air for a basket that was also important in the money time.
JORDAN POOLE
Are you joking pic.twitter.com/CP7PTl8anI— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) Apr 22, 2022
– Without wanting to disdain the Mavs and their courage, Utah is not far from malpractice. The Jazz are now trailing 2-1 in the series, after losing at home in Game 3, in which Luka Doncic again did not participate. Dallas led the race almost from start to finish in a physical and intense game, with a Jalen Brunson still super sharp (31 points, 5 assists on 22/12).
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 of 32 points in the second half, which didn’t stop Utah from taking its first loss in 11 home games against the Mavs. The end of the match was better managed by Jason Kidd’s men, thanks mainly to the composure of Brunson and Dinwiddie.
Rudy Gobert played 29 minutes for 15 points and 7 rebounds on 6/6, Quin Snyder chose a small ball in the 3rd quarter, which was better suited to close the gap. Which of course doesn’t mean that Rudy couldn’t have been served a little more when he was on the line. According to Shaq’s theorem, the Blues pivot should have made at least 4 or 5 more shots. †
Doncic has to come back in Game 4, which obviously doesn’t bode well for the Jazz.
– Memphis regained control of operations after its somewhat surprising Game 1 defeat to Minnesota. The Grizzlies now lead 2-1 after beating Wolves in Game 3.
However, everything had started very well for Chris Finch’s players, bleeding from the start with an 18 point lead in the 1st quarter. With a 16-point lead at the start of the 3rd quarter, Minny completely burst and Finch unfortunately has something to do with it.
It’s not really explained how the Wolves coach let his players make a 21-0 in the 4th quarter without the slightest timeout to curb the escalation of violence. The Grizzlies, led by Desmond Bane (26 points), Brandon Clarke (20 points) and Yes Morantauthor of a minor triple-double (16 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds), clearly took the opportunity to successfully celebrate their arrival in the Twin Cities by surfing 37-12 of the 4th quarter.
Karl Anthony Towns was spooky offensive: 4 shots taken for 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks. KAT also spoke a little too fast…
Oh no…😭
( @pickuphope† pic.twitter.com/rhFfe6Ckyz
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) Apr 22, 2022
