NBA playoffs, OKC and Boston don’t discount

Doncic already looks ahead to game 2: "Will have to play better"

The NBA playoff spectacle continues. Boston’s show of strength, which, in Game 1 of the conference semifinals, outclasses Cleveland with a dry 120-95. Cavs practically never in the game, drowned out by Brown, author of 32 points (12/18 from the field). White also shone, closing the match with 25 points with an excellent 7/12 from three-point range. In the Cavs’ house, Mitchell (33 points and five assists) was not enough.

OKC also gets off to a great start, winning 117-95 in the first act of the series against Dallas (always Game 1 of the conference semifinals). The Thunder closed the file with the Mavs in the finale, with a 51-30 partial that gave Doncic and his teammates (fresh off their series win against the LA Clippers) no chance.

In OKC, the talent of Gilgeous-Alexander shines. The Thunder all-star comes close to a triple-double: 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists on the score sheet. Holmgren also makes an excellent contribution, closing out the game with 19 points, seven rebounds and also three stoppages. All in a total of 31 minutes of usage.

Doncic chews bitterly. The Slovenian never manages to be continuous on the court. His figures certify a suffering game: 19 points (6/19 from the field), nine assists and five turnovers. "We must immediately think about the next game. I will have to play a better game, the whole team will have to play better", his words reported by ESPN.