Phoenix counterattacked.
The Phoenix Suns of the 4th seed in the West defeated the 5th seed LA Clippers in the 2022-2023 NBA Playoffs Quarterfinals 2nd round held at the Phoenix Footprint Center in Arizona, USA on the 19th (hereinafter Korean time) 123-109 won with I gave up the first game, but took the second game and became 1 win and 1 loss.
Phoenix had a tough game, giving up 38 points to Kawhi Leonard in Game 1. Leonard also scored 31 points that day. However, the Clippers committed 15 turnovers that day. Phoenix committed 11 turnovers, four fewer than the Clippers, and the field goal success rate was 58.8%, ahead of the Clippers’ 43.8%.
For Phoenix, Devin Booker made a big success with 38 points, including 4 3-pointers, and 9 assists. Transfer student Kevin Durant scored 25 points with his unique and accurate mid-range attack. In addition, Tori Craig added 17 points, including five 3-pointers. Veteran Chris Paul also scored 16 points and eight assists. 메이저놀이터
The 4th seed in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers, also won the 2nd game of the quarterfinals against the 5th seed New York Knicks 107-90, returning the series to 1-1. Darius Garland had the best performance with 32 points and 7 assists. In New York, Julius Randle scored 22 points and Jaylen Brunson scored 20 points.
The Boston Celtics, the second seed in the East, beat the seventh seed Atlanta Hawks 119-106 in Game 2 of the quarterfinals to win their second straight game. Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, including 5 3-pointers, and Derrick White scored 26 points. In Atlanta, Dizonte Murray scored 29 points and Trae Young scored 24 points.