Capelas Hawks averts an early end

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In an exciting game, the Atlanta Hawks against Clint Capela win the fifth game of the playoff round of 16 in Boston against the Celtics 119:117 and can shorten the series to 2:3. The next game will take place in Atlanta on Friday-evening.

After a relatively even first quarter at the TD Garden, the favored Celtics shift up a gear in the second half and now lead by 13 points. Even after the third quarter, everything looks like a decision in this round of 16 games. But in the final round, Atlanta turns the game around and narrowly wins 119:117.

Swiss center Clint Capela contributed 4 points and 7 rebounds to his team’s victory. Trae Young is the outstanding man in the Hawks. Not only does the guard score 38 points, but he also sinks a long three-point shot with 2.8 seconds left.

Denver and Phoenix one round further

In the other series, the Denver Nuggets (against the Minnesota Timberwolves) and the Phoenix Suns (against the Los Angeles Clippers) each won 4-1. The Nuggets won their fifth game at home against Minnesota 112-109, with guard Jamal Murray (35 points) and Nuggets star Nikola Jokic (28 points and 17 rebounds) playing outstanding games.

In Phoenix, the Suns celebrated a 136-130 victory over the LA Clippers. Phoenix superstars Kevin Durant with 31 and Devin Booker with 47 points are the match winners. In the quarterfinals, which starts on Sunday evening, the star ensemble from Phoenix now meets the Denver Nuggets. (SDA/nsa)

Source : Blick