SportsRation presents a recap of day 10 of the ongoing NBA playoffs featuring wins from the Nuggets, Thunder and Celtics.
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: In a thrilling game, the Denver Nuggets secured a 108-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite playing through a calf strain, Jamal Murray’s last-second shot sealed the win for the Nuggets, giving them a 4-1 series lead. Nikola Jokić stood out with 25 points, 20 rebounds, and nine assists.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans: The Oklahoma City Thunder completed a four-game series sweep against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 97-89 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 24 points each, securing their spot in the second round of the playoffs.
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: The Boston Celtics took a 3-1 series lead against the Miami Heat with a 102-88 victory. Despite Kristaps Porzingis leaving the game due to injury, Derrick White stepped up with a career-high 38 points, leading the Celtics to victory. Bam Adebayo was the top performer for the Heat with 25 points, 17 rebounds, and five assists.