Crazy night, there are many blockbuster news in the NBA: the Clippers are in danger of a 31-point reversal, the 76ers are on the verge of elimination after losing 1-3, there is no suspense about the announcement of the best coach candidates, Lillard will miss G4 due to injury, and Nuggets star Murray has a calf strain or will miss G5. Let's take a closer look:
1. The 76ers 1-3 Knicks are on the verge of going out
The third game between the 76ers and the Knicks continued in Philadelphia, and with Brunson's explosive performance of 47 points, the Knicks finally narrowly defeated the 76ers 97-92 and rewrote the series score to 3-1. The next game will be back at home for the Knicks, who are expected to advance at home, while the 76ers, led by Embiid, are already on the verge of elimination.
Embiid contributed 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists on 7-of-19 shooting, Maxey had 23 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Oubre had 19 points. Knicks star Brunson had 47 points and 10 assists on 18-of-34 shooting, and Anunoby had 16 points and 14 rebounds.
2. There is no suspense about the best coach candidate
The NBA officially announced the best coach candidates, and Thunder head coach Dagneault was elected without suspense. Although the other two candidates have also performed well, the strong performance of the Thunder's young rookie team this season is not unrelated to the coaching of Dagneault. In such a fierce West, the Thunder went from being a lottery team to the first place in the West, which is impressive.
3. Lillard missed G4 due to injury, and the Bucks' life hung by a thread
The Bucks officially announced that Lillard will miss G4 due to injury. Since then, the Bucks' duo of Antetokounmpo and Lillard have both missed the fourth game against the Pacers, and the Bucks are hanging by a thread in this game after falling behind 1-2. Lillard suffered an ankle sprain in the last game and insisted on playing with the injury for a while, but the injury was not optimistic after the game, and this game can only be waived.
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The Clippers, who fell behind 1-2, decisively let the small card rest in the fourth game, and after the opening, George exploded, scoring 16 points in the first quarter to lead the Clippers 39-16, and Harden scored 13 points in the second quarter to help the team establish a 31-point lead. But Owen went down to earth, and under his leadership, the Lone Ranger stubbornly chased the score, and once overtook him in the last quarter. Fortunately, Harden carried the team forward in the fourth quarter, and he made consecutive solo breakaway throws to help the team stabilize the situation.
Throughout the fourth quarter, Harden scored 15 points and 2 assists, and contributed 33 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists in the whole game.
5. Murray suffered a calf strain, and the Nuggets were hit hard
Nuggets star Murray is doubtful for G5 due to a calf strain. This news is undoubtedly a heavy blow for the Nuggets, after all, without Murray, the Nuggets' ball-holding starting point is only Jokic, and the Lakers can make more effective targeted defense. Although the Nuggets are currently leading 3-1, the Lakers' confidence is getting stronger and stronger, and if the next game can continue the G4 performance, the Nuggets will obviously face a huge challenge.
Usually a calf strain requires a period of rest, and if Murray's injury affects his next games, perhaps the Lakers have a chance to pull off a miracle.