However, This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Mavericks winning two of the first three meetings. In Game 1, Rondo had another triple-double, but the Sixers held a 10-point lead with 10:53 left in the fourth quarter. Game 2 was very different, with the Celtics starting very strong. Answer questions on the NBA Playoffs and compete for $30,000 of guaranteed prizes! 3 and No. It may be impossible to predict. With the Sixers leading 78–75 with 12 seconds to go, the Celtics squandered a chance to tie the game, as Garnett was called for an offensive foul.
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Game 1 would be close, with the Thunder taking a 9-point lead going to the fourth, looking poised to give the Spurs their first loss of the postseason. Game 2 then saw a Spurs team taking control in the second half to defeat the Clippers and take a 2–0 lead. Teams with home court advantage are shown in italics in the chart below. On the final possession, the Sixers were unable to foul a speedy Rondo, who dribbled out the clock. Without one of their most important players for the postseason, it'll be extremely difficult for them to gain any kind of momentum.The news directly impacts the Boston Celtics, who are locked into the No.
Later, former Heat teammate Dwyane Wade copied James' look, leading James to comment, "As incredible as the Suns have been, they still don't control their own destiny. But Philadelphia still has to wrap the season up with seeding games against the Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets.Simmons averaged 16.4 points, 8.0 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game during the 2019-20 season.Final week focus for Celtics fans: Grizzlies pick and the No. Celtics vs. 76ers, 75-82, Box Score - 2012 Playoffs Stats from the NBA game played between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers on May 23, 2012 with result, scoring by period and players. With 4:22 left, Pierce fouled out, giving Miami a big chance. Evan Turner had 26 points and 10 rebounds and Thaddeus Young added 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 95-94 overtime win over the Boston Celtics on Friday night.Kyle Kuzma hit a 3-pointer with .4 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121 Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak.Jimmy Butler was left smiling from ear to ear after Monday's win over T.J. Warren and the Pacers after he missed three straight games because of a foot injury.Anthony Davis flies in from the baseline and finishes with a putback dunk.Rajon Rondo makes 19-foot jumper (Paul Pierce assists)Rajon Rondo makes 18-foot jumper (Chris Wilcox assists)Arnett Moultrie blocks Rajon Rondo 's 10-foot jumperPaul Pierce makes 26-foot three point jumper (Rajon Rondo assists)Paul Pierce makes driving layup (Rajon Rondo assists)Courtney Lee makes 23-foot three point jumper (Rajon Rondo assists)Paul Pierce makes 16-foot two point shot (Rajon Rondo assists)Kevin Garnett makes 19-foot jumper (Jason Terry assists)Paul Pierce makes 19-foot jumper (Rajon Rondo assists)Jeff Green makes two point shot (Rajon Rondo assists)Kevin Garnett makes two point shot (Rajon Rondo assists)Jason Terry makes 26-foot three point jumper (Paul Pierce assists)Jeff Green makes three point jumper (Rajon Rondo assists)Paul Pierce makes driving dunk (Courtney Lee assists)Kevin Garnett makes 14-foot jumper (Rajon Rondo assists)Jeff Green makes three point jumper (Rajon Rondo assists)Kevin Garnett makes 20-foot jumper (Paul Pierce assists)Kevin Garnett makes two point shot (Rajon Rondo assists)Jeff Green makes three point jumper (Paul Pierce assists)Jason Richardson makes 6-foot two point shot (Evan Turner assists)Thaddeus Young makes dunk (Jason Richardson assists)Jason Richardson makes two point shot (Evan Turner assists)Jrue Holiday makes 16-foot two point shot (Jason Richardson assists)Jason Richardson misses 26-foot three point jumperEvan Turner makes 18-foot two point shot (Thaddeus Young assists)Brandon Bass blocks Arnett Moultrie 's 3-foot layupCourtney Lee blocks Dorell Wright 's 3-foot jumperEvan Turner makes three point jumper (Jrue Holiday assists)Rajon Rondo blocks Arnett Moultrie 's 1-foot layupSpencer Hawes makes 12-foot two point shot (Damien Wilkins assists)Spencer Hawes makes jumper (Damien Wilkins assists)Spencer Hawes makes 16-foot jumper (Thaddeus Young assists)Jason Richardson misses 26-foot three point jumperLavoy Allen makes 18-foot jumper (Jason Richardson assists)Evan Turner makes three point jumper (Jrue Holiday assists)Jason Richardson makes jumper (Jrue Holiday assists)Spencer Hawes makes jumper (Damien Wilkins assists)Jason Richardson misses 27-foot three point jumperThaddeus Young makes two point shot (Lavoy Allen assists)Jason Richardson misses 25-foot three point jumperJason Richardson makes 9-foot two point shot (Jrue Holiday assists)Jason Richardson misses 28-foot three point jumper In Game 2, the Spurs started strong, at one point in the third quarter taking a 22-point lead. Home court advantage belongs to the team with the better regular season record, regardless of seed. This led to the second overtime game of the series. NBA Playoff Picture: Thunder jump Rockets in West after throttling Lakers; Celtics, 76ers currently matched up Meanwhile, the Grizzlies' free fall continues as they fall to 0-4 in the bubble It was soon followed by Bosh's third three-pointer of the night (a career-high three 3 pointers) that gave the Heat the lead for good. The third quarter was decisive once again, letting the Heat tie the game going to the fourth quarter, which was even more decisive. Then, with the Clippers holding on to a 12-point lead with 9:39 to go in the 3rd, the Spurs unleashed a ferocious 24–0 run to take a 69–57 lead with 2 minutes to go in the 3rd. James had one of his best playoff games, scoring 45 points and getting 15 rebounds, 30 of his 45 came in the first half alone. They quickly worked their way through the Jazz, scoring 31 points in the third quarter to blow the game open.