NBA Playoffs Bracket Update (April 27th)

about 2 months ago

NBA Playoffs Bracket Update (April 27th)

The Thunder have swept the Phoenix Suns, winning Game 4 131-122. They await the winner of Lakers-Rockets in the second round. The Magic took a 3-1 lead over Detroit as the 8th seed with a 94-88 win. Only six 8-seeds have beaten a one-seed since 1984. The Nuggets won Game 5 vs Minnesota. Minny leads the series 3-2.

By Samir Mehdi

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