The Phoenix Suns have taken a 1-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 122-105 win.
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving combined for 54 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds, helping the Nets steal game 2 from the Bucks by 125-89.
The Brooklyn Nets won Game 1 without James Harden, and the Milwaukee Bucks are in need of a response after a disappointing display.
The Los Angeles Clippers will now meet the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference semifinals with Game 1 of the series scheduled for Tuesday.
Trae Young led the Atlanta Hawks to a 128-124 Game 1 upset over the Philadelphia 76ers despite the return of Joel Embiid.
Kawhi Leonard scored eight straight points late in the fourth quarter to force a Game 7 against the Dallas Mavericks.
Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets needed six games in the first round to eliminate their opponents in the first round.
Let’s look further to see if Atlanta can take advantage of Joel Embiid’s absence or if 76ers supporting cast can step in his absence.
Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks had no answer for the Brooklyn Nets. James Harden left the game in the first minute with a hamstring injury.
LeBron James has only missed the playoffs three times since entering the NBA in 2003 and has advanced to the NBA Finals on 10 occasions.