BASKETBALL Cleveland got rid Chicago but the Clippers have missed a huge play …
Two matches and two opposite scenarios. Thursday night, the Cavaliers have validated their ticket to the final of the Eastern Conference. But the Clippers have collapsed in the last quarter and Houston managed to snatch victory to afford a decisive Game 7 in Texas
Chicago 73 -. 94 Cleveland
The evening would have been perfect for LeBron James and his family, but it was marred by off injured in the first period of Irving. In his absence, the bench has closed ranks with 19 points of the Australian Dellavedova and JR Smith 12 points, still formidable long distance. James, he showed awkwardness and ends at 15 points (7 of 23 to shoot). He caught up to the distribution with 11 assists but misses the triple double of a small rebound.
Kevin Love out, Cleveland will have more need than ever of Irving, even on one knee. Despite the worsening of his tendinitis, the player said to be confident and believe to be sufficiently recovered to play in a few days. If this is not the case, all will rest on the shoulders of LeBron James. Then we will see if the prodigal son
Los Angeles 107-119 Houston
What disappointment for the Clippers. Then they led by 19 points with 2 minutes to play in the 3rd quarter, Blake Griffin and his men blew it late in the game. Houston, which seemed listless, rallied his troops with a stinging 40-12 in the last quarter. Now the Texans have the opportunity to complete work on Sunday at home.
With James Harden in a bad night (5 of 20 to shoot), the salvation came from Smith (19 points) long distance formidable. But it is above the bench that made the difference, with 37 points for Houston against that of 16 to that of Los Angeles. The Clippers have already proven their ability to win on the road. But after going so close, the hangover could be severe.
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