The 2024 NBA Playoffs got underway on Sunday with eight teams competing in Game 4. The Mavericks completed the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history when they erased the Clippers' 31-point advantage and briefly held the lead late in the fourth quarter. But it was as far as they could go. Paul George scored 33 points in the first half, James Harden added 33 points, and Los Angeles won 116-11, tying the series at 2-2.
In Sunday's opener, Jalen Brunson ignited the playoff party, scoring 47 points to set a franchise playoff record, and the Knicks cruised to a 97-92 win in Philadelphia and a commanding 3-1 lead over the Sixers. took the lead in the series.
The Pacers defeated the Bucks 126-113, taking a commanding lead of 3-1 in the series and pushing Milwaukee to the brink of elimination.Things got spicy early on when Bobby Portis found himself Sent off due to collision with Andrew Nembhard.
In Sunday's final game, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves completed a clean sweep against Kevin Durant and the Suns. It was Minnesota's first playoff series victory in 20 years.Despite being the head coach Chris Finch suddenly leaves due to injuryThe Timberwolves defended well and won 122-116.
Below is a summary of the final score from Sunday's game, as well as some takeaways from the night.
NBA Playoffs Scores: Sunday, April 28th
- Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92 (New York leads 3-1) — Summary
- Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111 (Series tied 2-2) — Recap
- Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113 (IND leads 3-1) — Summary
- Game 4: Timberwolves 122, Suns 116 (MIN wins series 4-0) — Summary
Takeout from Sunday night
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As if Jalen Brunson could become a Knicks legend, he went out on Sunday and set a franchise record with 47 points in Philadelphia's Game 4 win. His team is one win away from advancing to the conference semifinals.. The All-Star point guard made 18 of 34 from the field and 9 of 11 from the free throw line, scoring 24 points in the second half to lead the Knicks to victory.
After struggling to start the series, Brunson has clearly found his rhythm, but the 76ers will need to rethink their approach if they are to avoid Tuesday night's loss.
Harden comes in clutch
The game was dominated by the Clippers early on, but the Mavericks came back from a 31-point deficit to take the lead late in Game 4 on Sunday.it is When James Harden decided to take chargescoring 13 points in the final five minutes, coming almost entirely off floaters in the lane.
Clutch performances like this stand out because Harden has had plenty of memorable postseason moments during his Hall of Fame career.Kawhi Leonard I may not return to this seriesTherefore, the Clippers will need more production from Harden and Paul George if they are to survive a tied series back in Los Angeles.
Shorthanded backs fail…shorthanded.
The Bucks were already struggling in Game 4 on Sunday, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard out with injuries. Things got even more complicated in the second quarter. When Bobby Portis was sent off after an altercation with Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard.
Milwaukee fought hard to keep it close, but eventually ran out of gas despite Brook Lopez's 27 points and nine rebounds and Khris Middleton's 25 points and 10 rebounds. The Pacers are one win away from advancing to the second round. The status of Milwaukee's top two players is still up in the air..
Edwards sweeps Wolves
The Phoenix Suns have officially packed up. The Timberwolves became the first team to earn a ticket to the conference semifinals with an impressive win in Phoenix on Sunday. Anthony Edwards was the story of the game, pouring in 40 points, 31 of which came in the second half, while playing well on both ends along the way.
It was the Timberwolves' first win in a playoff series in 20 years, and they advanced to face the winner of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers series. Meanwhile, the Suns will have a lot of questions this offseason with a top-tier roster. Obviously not good enough to fight for the title.
