First Round of the NBA Play-Offs

The first Round of the NBA Playoffs has Started

The first round of the NBA playoffs had some surprises and some fans encouraged

Cleaveland vs Toronto, now this game was surprising to watch. Interesting the Toronto Raptors gave the Cleaveland Cavaliers a run for their money. While Cleveland is packed with well-known superstar players: Donovan Mitchell and James Harden and Dennis Schroeder; Toronto was able to go toe to toe with their instrumental players Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes. Cleveland won the game 126-113, but this game was close. This game might be an interesting series to watch. I will give Toronto a bit of advice though. 😉The next game change up the pace of the game, they seem to play up to Cleveland's pace. The game was slowed down which is where Cleveland thrives. Make Cleveland run and get them out of sorts with defense and open looks. (Just saying) 

Minnesota vs Denver, this game I wasn't surprised at all. Denver in the last few games have gotten their mojo back. The Joker has arrived and he is not taking any prisoners. Denver won this game 116 to 105. The Denver Nuggets and their MVP player Nikola Jokic and the rest of his DC Comic villain cast is nothing to look over. Look at the points spreaded among the cast: Aaron Gordon 17 points, Nikola Jokic 25 points and Jamal Murray 30 points. Gheesh! As an opposing team, who in the heck do you suppose to double team. Minnesota has their work cut out for them. Good Luck!

New York vs Atlanta, this game was a great game (New York Fans) New York came and gave a show with a standing ovation. New York gave defense!!! Defense is a word that usually doesn't describe this team, but they gave it yesterday and now we want an encore. Mitchell Robinson, he is a quiet defensive engineer he was blocking shots and protecting the rim. Karl Anthony Towns he gave an exciting defensive show as well, stealing balls, causing havoc. Let's not forget Captain Clutch Jalen Brunson, he was a shooting beast giving a pure show. While I can't forget the Atlanta Hawks, CJ McCollum he was great and he kept Atlanta in the game, he had a 28-point game, and he will be ready for game 2. 

Los Angeles vs Houston, this game was a clear surprise to many. Lakers won this game 107 to 98. 

Lakers most of their key players are on the bench with injuries (Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves). Due to this factor some people really haven't given this series much of a chance. But.... well well well. Labron James was able to have great ball movement and distribution among other team players. Lebron was instrumental in getting other players involved such as Luke Kennard (whoo???) well he was the top scorer for the Lakers with 27 points. Houston does have an excuse that their best player MVP Kevin Durant was not available to play due to a knee injury. I do believe that Houston dug themselves a hole after not being able to capitalize on the turnovers. This series might be more interesting than we thought. Stay tuned....