NBA Playoff Bracket Update (April 21st)

4 months ago

NBA Playoff Bracket Update (April 21st)

The Lakers lead 2-0 vs the Rockets as they head to Houston for Game 3. LeBron dropped 28-8-7 in the 101-94 win. The 76ers evened up the series at 1-1 with a dominating 111-97 win as VJ Edgecombe had 30 points. Portland took advantage of Wemby's concussion injury and won 106-103 as the series is tied 1-1. Scoot had 31.

By Samir Mehdi

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4 months ago

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