Heat and Lakers ahead, Knicks and Warriors out
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After the Denver Nuggets, the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers also snatched a ticket to the conference finals.
The Florida franchise sealed the deal with the New York Knicks, while the yellowviola eliminated the defending champions Golden State Warriors.
A nearly triple-double LeBron James was decisive, with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.
Only game 7 of the series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers is missing to complete the picture of the best four to play for the year.