NBA: The first matches of the playoffs

Yesterday in North America started the game playoffs in the National Basketball Association (NBA). We offer you a brief account of the fights took place.



In the Western Conference first began to struggle, "Denver Nuggets" and "Utah Jazz". The first match took place in Dallas. The hero of the match was Carmelo Anthony (Carmelo Anthony), who collected 42 points.

Guests of the best on the court was Deron Williams (Deron Williams) with 26 points and 11 assists.

The final score of the first playoff match 126-113 in favor of the hosts. In the Eastern Conference first began to struggle, "Chicago Bulls" and "Cleveland Cavs." Guests of the Chicago could not provide decent resistance in the first half and put the home side on 15 points indecent. Game MVP Derrick Rose became (Derrick Rose) from "Chicago Bulls" scored 28 points and made 11 assists.









The leader of the hosts of parquet, LeBron James (Lebron James) was limited to 24 points. As a result, boards are fixed numbers 96-83 in favor of "Cleveland».

The next day was the opening playoff games in Los Angeles, where the local "Lakers" took "Oklahoma." The match was attended by many Hollywood stars, perhaps so the match went a little nervous.





























Of course, everyone expected the victory of the hosts. Actually, the way it happened. However, very strained and uncertain. Primarily because of the weak game team leaders. Kobe Bryant (Kobe Bryant), who threw in the regular season almost every match 30-40 points in the reporting match was tightly closed, so in the end only 21 points.

Very good match issued by Gasol (Pau Gasol), who collected 19 points and made 13 rebounds.

"Los Angeles" won with a score of 87-79. It is noteworthy that the hosts won only the first quarter, the second they lost and the remaining two have brought a draw.

























All Dallas was looking forward to the fight of their favorite "Mavericks" with the "Spurs" in San Antonio. And basketball players met the expectations of fans. Of all the playoffs, this was one of the most interesting. Only the first quarter of "Dallas" won with a difference of five points. All the rest were in a bitter fight for every point. The result of the fight 100-94.

Great game showed German Dirk Nowitzki (Dirk Nowitzki), has thrown 36 points.

Funny flight Manu Ginobili (Manu Ginobili)

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In all other matches, the hosts also won platforms guests. The only exception was the victory of "Portland" in Phoenix with a score of 105-100.

Other results:
"Orlando Magic" - "Charlotte Bobcats» 98-89
"Atlanta Hawks" - "Milwaukee Bucks» 102-92
"Boston Celtics" - "Miami Heights» 85-76

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