The NBA ‘playoffs’ table is already complete after the Memphis Grizzlies have captured the last place in the Western Conference by getting rid of the Golden State Warriors (112-117), defeated in overtime despite 39 points from Stephen Curry .
The last game of the ‘play-in’ reaffirmed the excitement of this new format introduced by the NBA and it was necessary to wait until extra time to know that the Grizzlies will be the rivals of Utah Jazz in the qualifying rounds for the title.
The local player Draymond Green had one last penetration before extra time to give the victory to the Warriors, but his attempt did not even touch the rim and in the final minutes the figure of Ja Morant (35 points) emerged, turned into executioner of the Californians and who sends Curry on vacation, aspiring to a new MVP award.
This same night the qualifying rounds for the title will begin with four games and to celebrate it the NBA has launched the ‘That’s Game’ campaign, which will continue with the 75th anniversary of the league in its next season highlighting key moments on the court and beyond From iconic plays on the court to the impact players have on the community.
- ‘PLAYOFFS’ Clash.
-EAST CONFERENCE.
Philadelphia Sixers – Washington Wizards.
New York Knicks – Atlanta Hawks.
Milwaukee Bucks – Miami Heat.
Brooklyn Nets – Boston Celtics.
-WEST CONFERENCE.
Utah Jazz – Memphis Grizzlies.
Los Angeles Clippers – Dallas Mavericks.
Denver Nuggets – Portland Trail Blazers.
Phoenix Suns – Los Angeles Lakers.
