The last two play-in matches in the NBA were played tonight, those that assigned the last two places in the playoffs. And the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls played an entire season on one side, and the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings on the other. Here’s how it went.
The Miami Heat win over the Chicago Bulls 112-91 and secure their ticket to the playoffs. Despite the heavy absence of Jimmy Butler, out due to injury for a long time, the Heat dominated the match almost immediately. Chicago starts well, but then collapses already halfway through the first quarter, with the Florida team also reaching +29. In the end he wins 112-91 and faces a tough challenge against the Chicago Bulls. The protagonist of the match was Tyler Herro who almost achieved a triple double, finishing with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.
The New Orleans Pelicans also go to the playoffs, beating the Sacramento Kings 105-98. The Kings start well, but from the middle of the second quarter it is the hosts who take control of the game, even reaching +20 towards the middle of the fourth quarter. Then they leave room for the Kings who attempt an impossible comeback, but it’s too late and the Pelicans win. Giving themselves a playoff challenge against the Oklahoma City Thunder, while in Sacramento the 35 points of De’Aaron Fox, top scorer of the day, were not enough.
THE RESULTS OF THE NIGHT (20 APRIL)
Miami Heat – Chicago Bulls 112-91
New Orleans Pelicans – Sacramento Kings 105-98
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