A fiery night in the NBA playoffs, with emotions and important results as there was no shortage of surprises. In Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Lakers confirm their strength by winning the second game against the Houston Rockets with a score of 101-94, taking the series to 2-0, although in the first two challenges of this series the Californian team was not the favorite. The absolute protagonist was LeBron James, who led the team with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists.
The surprise of the evening comes from Boston, where the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 111-97, tying the series at 1-1. The hero of the match was VJ Edgecombe, author of a brilliant performance with 30 points and 10 rebounds.
An important victory on the road for the Portland Trail Blazers, who triumphed 106-103 over the San Antonio Spurs, restoring the balance in the series to 1-1. Scoot Henderson was decisive with 31 points. The Texans were significantly affected by the exit of their star Wembayama, who was forced to leave the court in the second period after a head collision.
After the second games of the quarterfinal stage, it can be said with certainty that the Playoffs continue to provide spectacle and strong rivalry, while the series remain completely open.
