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First Round Results - Game 3's

Eastern Conference

(8) Orlando Magic @ (1) Cleveland Cavaliers
Game 1 - Cavaliers 116, Magic 114
Game 2 - Cavaliers 133, Magic 112
Game 3 - Magic 101, Cavaliers 96
CLE: Darius Garland: 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals. Max Strus: 18 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block.
ORL: Franz Wagner: 19 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists. Jalen Suggs: 18 points 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals.
Cavaliers lead series 2-1

(7) Chicago Bulls @ (2) Boston Celtics
Game 1 - Celtics 140, Bulls 103
Game 2 - Celtics 103, Bulls 100
Game 3 - Celtics 135, Bulls 129
BOS: Jayson Tatum: 39 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals. Kristaps Porzingis: 26 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block.
CHI: Tyler Herro: 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal. Nikola Vucevic: 21 points, 16 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block.
Celtics lead series 3-0

(6) Miami Heat @ (3) Detroit Pistons
Game 1 - Pistons 119, Heat 113
Game 2 - Pistons 120, Heat 98
Game 3 - Heat 108, Pistons 107
DET: Ausar Thompson: 18 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block. Jordan Ivey: 17 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block.
MIA: Zach LaVine: 38 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal. Bam Adebayo: 15 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals.
Pistons lead series 2-1

(5) Washington Wizards @ (4) Charlotte Hornets
Game 1 - Hornets 119, Wizards 103
Game 2 - Hornets 105, Wizards 98
Game 3 - Hornets 104, Wizards 97
CHA: Brandon Miller: 23 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals. LaMello Ball: 21 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists.
WAS: Josh Giddey: 24 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists. Deni Avdija: 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals.
Hornets lead series 3-0

Western Conference

(8) LA Clippers @ (1) Phoenix Suns
Game 1 - Suns 135, Clippers 91
Game 2 - Clippers 108, Suns 99
Game 3 - Clippers 134, Suns 105
PHX: Devin Booker: 29 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists. Bradley Beal: 24 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block.
LAC: Paul George: 38 points, 5 rebound, 5 assists, 2 steals. Kawhi Leonard: 25 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals.
Clippers lead series 2-1

(6) Houston Rockets @ (3) Dallas Mavericks
Game 1 - Mavericks 107, Rockets 104
Game 2 - Mavericks 106, Rockets 82
Game 3 - Rockets 109, Mavericks 103
DAL: Luka Doncic: 27 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists. Daniel Gafford: 18 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block.
HOU: Jalen Greeen: 21 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists. Jabari Smith Jr.: 21 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist.
Mavericks lead series 2-1

(5) Golden State Warriors @ (4) Oklahoma City Thunder
Game 1 - Thunder 116, Warriors 111
Game 2 - Warriors 124, Thunder 120
Game 3 - Warriors 126, Thunder 106
OKC: Shai Gilegous-Alexander: 25 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals, 1 block. Kyle Kuzma: 18 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist.
GSW: Andrew Wiggins: 35 points, 1 rebound, 6 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks. Stephen Curry: 31 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals 1 block.
Warriors lead series 2-1

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Matchup Preview - April 28, 2025

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STARTING LINEUPS

Reggie Jackson	Point Guard	Trae Young
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	Shooting Guard	Max Christie
Michael Porter J.	Small Forward	LeBron James
Aaron Gordon	Power Forward	Anthony Davis
Nikola Jokic	Center	Andre Drummond

GAME NOTES
The two teams have met 194 times in the regular season, with the Lakers leading the all-time series 117-77 ... At Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers are 31-15 against the Nuggets all-time in the regular season ...The Lakers and Nuggets have met in the postseason eight times (1979, 1985, 1987, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2020 and 2022) with the Lakers advancing on seven occasions ... Kobe Bryant established the series record for points in a game (51) in February 2003, since tied by Allen Iverson.



1st Round Series Schedule
Game 1: 4/20/25 - @ Ball Arena - LAL 132, DEN 131 (OT)
Game 2: 4/22/25 - @ Ball Arena - DEN 119, LAL 113
Game 3: 4/24/25 - @ Crypto.com Arena - LAL 123, DEN 116
Game 4: 4/26/25 - @ Crypto.com Arena
Game 5: 4/28/25 - @ Ball Arena*
Game 6: 4/30/25 - @ Crypto.com Arena*
Game 7: 5/2/25 - @ Ball Arena*

*if necessary

[theICON562]

Lakers take commanding 3-1 series lead over Nuggets

Buddy Hield follows up career high game with sequel

Recap of Nuggets/Lakers game played on April 28, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers overcame the foul trouble that plagued Anthony Davis for the entire second half and LeBron James in the fourth quarter to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets after a 117-114 victory. Buddy Hield, who in game three posted a playoff career-high 44 points and a league record 14 made three-pointers put on an encore in game four. Hield finished with 44 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal. Hield went 15-of-39 shooting from the field and 12-of-31 from the three-point line. Trae Young scored 28 points and dished out 15 assists. Young was 10-of-12 from the field and 6-of-7 from the free throw line. Anthony Davis in foul trouble most of the second half scored 16 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and blocked six shots. LeBron James finished with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Nikola Jokic led the way again for the Nuggets with 31 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Jamal Murray, who returned to the lineup after missing game three due to an injury, put up 19 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope finished with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals.
The Lakers are headed back to Denver after defending home court to see if they can end the Nuggets season.

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
	28	27	28	31	114
	27	26	33	31	117

Player Stats
Nikola Jokic - 31 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists
Jamal Murray - 19 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals
Michael Porter Jr. - 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Aaron Gordon - 12 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Player Stats
Buddy Hield - 44 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
Trae Young - 28 points, 2 rebounds, 15 assists
Anthony Davis - 16 points, 17 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 6 blocks
LeBron James - 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks

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First Round Results - Game 4's

Eastern Conference

(8) Orlando Magic @ (1) Cleveland Cavaliers
Game 1 - Cavaliers 116, Magic 114
Game 2 - Cavaliers 133, Magic 112
Game 3 - Magic 101, Cavaliers 96
Game 4 - Magic 118, Cavaliers 110
CLE: Darius Garland: 30 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists. Max Strus: 20 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists.
ORL: Paolo Banchero: 22 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists. Wendell Carter Jr: 21 points 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block.
Series tied 2-2

(7) Chicago Bulls @ (2) Boston Celtics
Game 1 - Celtics 140, Bulls 103
Game 2 - Celtics 103, Bulls 100
Game 3 - Celtics 135, Bulls 129
Game 4 - Celtics 114, Bulls 105
BOS: Jrue Holiday: 27 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals. Jaylen Brown: 23 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block.
CHI: Tyler Herro: 30 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists. Patrick Williams: 19 points, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks.
Celtics win series 4-0

(6) Miami Heat @ (3) Detroit Pistons
Game 1 - Pistons 119, Heat 113
Game 2 - Pistons 120, Heat 98
Game 3 - Heat 108, Pistons 107
Game 4 - Pistons 117, Heat 101
DET: Cade Cunningham: 31 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal 2 blocks. Jaden Ivey: 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals.
MIA: Zach LaVine: 20 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block. Jimmy Butler: 20 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block.
Pistons lead series 3-1

(5) Washington Wizards @ (4) Charlotte Hornets
Game 1 - Hornets 119, Wizards 103
Game 2 - Hornets 105, Wizards 98
Game 3 - Hornets 104, Wizards 97
Game 4 - Hornest 130, Wizards 99
CHA: LaMelo Ball: 29 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals, 1 block. Miles Bridges: 21 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block.
WAS: Josh Giddey: 20 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal. Chris Kispert: 19 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal.
Hornets win series 4-0

Western Conference

(8) LA Clippers @ (1) Phoenix Suns
Game 1 - Suns 135, Clippers 91
Game 2 - Clippers 108, Suns 99
Game 3 - Clippers 134, Suns 105
Game 4 - Suns 107, Clippers 95
PHX: Kevin Durant: 34 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks. Devin Booker: 29 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal.
LAC: James Harden: 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals. Kawhi Leonard: 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block.
Series is tied 2-2

(6) Houston Rockets @ (3) Dallas Mavericks
Game 1 - Mavericks 107, Rockets 104
Game 2 - Mavericks 106, Rockets 82
Game 3 - Rockets 109, Mavericks 103
Game 4 - Rockets 111, Mavericks 80
DAL: Luka Doncic: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 1 block. PJ Washington: 13 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block.
HOU: Alperen Sengun: 23 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, 2 blocks. Fred VanVleet: 22 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals.
Series tied 2-2

(5) Golden State Warriors @ (4) Oklahoma City Thunder
Game 1 - Thunder 116, Warriors 111
Game 2 - Warriors 124, Thunder 120
Game 3 - Warriors 126, Thunder 106.
Game 4 - Warriors 126, Thunder 82
OKC: Kyle Kuzma: 23 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks. Lugentz Dort: 18 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist.
GSW: Stephen Curry: 36 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal. Jonathan Kuminga: 19 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block.
Warriors lead series 3-1

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Matchup Preview - April 30, 2025

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STARTING LINEUPS

Trae Young	Point Guard	Jamal Murray
Max Christie	Shooting Guard	Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
LeBron James	Small Forward	Michael Porter Jr.
Anthony Davis	Power Forward	Aaron Gordon
Andre Drummond	Center	Nikola Jokic

GAME NOTES
The two teams have met 196 times in the regular season, with the Lakers leading the all-time series 117-79 ... At Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers are 31-15 against the Nuggets all-time in the regular season ...The Lakers and Nuggets have met in the postseason eight times (1979, 1985, 1987, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2020 and 2022) with the Lakers advancing on seven occasions ... Kobe Bryant established the series record for points in a game (51) in February 2003, since tied by Allen Iverson.



1st Round Series Schedule
Game 1: 4/20/25 - @ Ball Arena - LAL 132, DEN 131 (OT)
Game 2: 4/22/25 - @ Ball Arena - DEN 119, LAL 113
Game 3: 4/24/25 - @ Crypto.com Arena - LAL 123, DEN 116
Game 4: 4/26/25 - @ Crypto.com Arena - LAL 117, DEN 114
Game 5: 4/28/25 - @ Ball Arena
Game 6: 4/30/25 - @ Crypto.com Arena*
Game 7: 5/2/25 - @ Ball Arena*

[theICON562]

Lakers eliminate Nuggets, advance to second round

Third year in a row they upset a top seed

Recap of Lakers/Nuggets game played on April 30, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers are moving onto the Western Conference Semifinals after defeating the Denver Nuggets, 120-107. These two teams have met nine times in the postseason, with the Lakers advancing in eight of those matchups now. LeBron James led the Lakers with a game-high 30 points on 14-of-16 shooting from the field along with eight rebounds, nine assists, three steals and one block. Trae Young scored 22 points, grabbed three rebounds and dished out nine assists. Anthony Davis finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks. Buddy Hield, who had back-to-back 44 point games in Los Angeles, settled for 19 points in game five. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 21 points and 10 assists. Nikola Jokic had one of the worst playoff games of his career, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Reggie Jackson, off the bench put up 14 points. Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 points and grabbed six rebounds. The Lakers will now wait to see who they will face between the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets.

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
	26	31	35	28	120
	28	23	27	29	107

Player Stats
LeBron James - 30 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, 1 block
Trae Young - 22 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists
Anthony Davis - 20 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks
Buddy Hield - 19 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists

Player Stats
Jamal Murray - 21 points, 1 rebound, 10 assists, 3 steals
Nikola Jokic - 14 points, 10 rebounds
Reggie Jackson - 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Michael Porter Jr. - 13 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Carl Braun - 11 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals
Peyton Watson - 10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists



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First Round Results - Game 5's

Eastern Conference

(8) Orlando Magic @ (1) Cleveland Cavaliers
Game 1 - Cavaliers 116, Magic 114
Game 2 - Cavaliers 133, Magic 112
Game 3 - Magic 101, Cavaliers 96
Game 4 - Magic 118, Cavaliers 110
Game 5 - Cavaliers 109, Magic 97
CLE: Darius Garland: 26 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists. Max Strus: 25 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal.
ORL: Klay Thompson: 23 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists. Cole Anthony: 21 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists.
Cavaliers lead series 3-2

(6) Miami Heat @ (3) Detroit Pistons
Game 1 - Pistons 119, Heat 113
Game 2 - Pistons 120, Heat 98
Game 3 - Heat 108, Pistons 107
Game 4 - Pistons 117, Heat 101
Game 5 - Heat 129, Pistons 115
DET: Cade Cunningham: 26 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal. Ausar Thompson: 19 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks.
MIA: Jimmy Butler: 30 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks. Bam Adebayo: 27 points, 8 rebounds, 1 block.
Pistons lead series 3-2

Western Conference

(8) LA Clippers @ (1) Phoenix Suns
Game 1 - Suns 135, Clippers 91
Game 2 - Clippers 108, Suns 99
Game 3 - Clippers 134, Suns 105
Game 4 - Suns 107, Clippers 95
Game 5 - Suns 126, Clippers 80
PHX: Devin Booker: 29 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block. Bradley Beal: 24 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks.
LAC: Kawhi Leonard: 21 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block. James Harden: 16 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal.
Suns lead series 3-2

(6) Houston Rockets @ (3) Dallas Mavericks
Game 1 - Mavericks 107, Rockets 104
Game 2 - Mavericks 106, Rockets 82
Game 3 - Rockets 109, Mavericks 103
Game 4 - Rockets 111, Mavericks 80
Game 5 - Rockets 110, Mavericks 89
DAL: Luka Doncic: 28 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal. Kyrie Irving: 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks.
HOU: Jalen Green: 21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal. Fred VanVleet: 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals.
Rockets lead series 3-2

(5) Golden State Warriors @ (4) Oklahoma City Thunder
Game 1 - Thunder 116, Warriors 111
Game 2 - Warriors 124, Thunder 120
Game 3 - Warriors 126, Thunder 106.
Game 4 - Warriors 126, Thunder 82
Game 5 - Warriors 124, Thunder 95
OKC: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 30 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 block. Russell Westbrook: 16 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists.
GSW: Stephen Curry: 44 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists. Chris Paul: 21 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 1 steal.
Warriors win series 4-1

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First Round Results - Game 6's

Eastern Conference

(8) Orlando Magic @ (1) Cleveland Cavaliers
Game 1 - Cavaliers 116, Magic 114
Game 2 - Cavaliers 133, Magic 112
Game 3 - Magic 101, Cavaliers 96
Game 4 - Magic 118, Cavaliers 110
Game 5 - Cavaliers 109, Magic 97
Game 6 - Magic 117, Cavaliers 112
CLE: Darius Garland: 37 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals. Caris LeVert: 16 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block.
ORL: Cole Anthony: 26 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists. Franz Wagner: 20 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal.
Series tied 3-3

(6) Miami Heat @ (3) Detroit Pistons
Game 1 - Pistons 119, Heat 113
Game 2 - Pistons 120, Heat 98
Game 3 - Heat 108, Pistons 107
Game 4 - Pistons 117, Heat 101
Game 5 - Heat 129, Pistons 115
Game 6 - Pistons 128, Heat 107
DET: Malik Monk: 27 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists. Jaden Ivey: 22 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal.
MIA: Jimmy Butler: 22 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals. Bam Adebayo: 19 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks.
Pistons win series 4-2

Western Conference

(8) LA Clippers @ (1) Phoenix Suns
Game 1 - Suns 135, Clippers 91
Game 2 - Clippers 108, Suns 99
Game 3 - Clippers 134, Suns 105
Game 4 - Suns 107, Clippers 95
Game 5 - Suns 126, Clippers 80
Game 6 - Clippers 113, Suns 101
PHX: Bradley Beal: 31 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists. Devin Booker: 19 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal.
LAC: Paul George: 35 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal. James Harden: 20 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals.
Series tied 3-3

(6) Houston Rockets @ (3) Dallas Mavericks
Game 1 - Mavericks 107, Rockets 104
Game 2 - Mavericks 106, Rockets 82
Game 3 - Rockets 109, Mavericks 103
Game 4 - Rockets 111, Mavericks 80
Game 5 - Rockets 110, Mavericks 89
Game 6 - Rockets 107, Mavericks 103
DAL: Luka Doncic: 31 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals. Tim Hardaway Jr.: 22 points, 2 rebounds.
HOU: Jalen Green: 36 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal. Fred VanVleet: 16 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals.
Rockets win series 4-2

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First Round Results - Game 7's

Eastern Conference

(8) Orlando Magic @ (1) Cleveland Cavaliers
Game 1 - Cavaliers 116, Magic 114
Game 2 - Cavaliers 133, Magic 112
Game 3 - Magic 101, Cavaliers 96
Game 4 - Magic 118, Cavaliers 110
Game 5 - Cavaliers 109, Magic 97
Game 6 - Magic 117, Cavaliers 112
Game 7 - Cavaliers 131, Magic 94
CLE: Darius Garland: 37 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists. Max Strus: 23 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal.
ORL: Klay Thompson: 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists. Franz Wagner: 18 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal.
Cavaliers win series 4-3

Western Conference

(8) LA Clippers @ (1) Phoenix Suns
Game 1 - Suns 135, Clippers 91
Game 2 - Clippers 108, Suns 99
Game 3 - Clippers 134, Suns 105
Game 4 - Suns 107, Clippers 95
Game 5 - Suns 126, Clippers 80
Game 6 - Clippers 113, Suns 101
Game 7 - Suns 122, Clippers 98
PHX: Kevin Durant: 27 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks. Bradley Beal: 24 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists.
LAC: James Harden: 32 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block. Ivica Zubac: 24 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block.
Suns win series 4-3

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