Conference Semifinals next? How each team will win or lose Game 3
The action is heating up in the NBA playoffs, and we're just one game away from the Conference Semifinals.
Here's a look at how each team can win or lose Game 3 of their respective series:
Eastern Conference
Miami Heat (1-1) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (1-1)
The Heat and 76ers are tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 in Philadelphia. The Heat won Game 1 at home, but the 76ers evened the series with a win in Game 2. The Heat will need to find a way to slow down Joel Embiid, who has been dominant in the first two games of the series. The 76ers, on the other hand, will need to continue to get production from their role players, who have stepped up in the absence of James Harden.
Boston Celtics (2-0) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (0-2)
The Celtics are in control of their series against the Bucks, leading 2-0. The Celtics have been dominant in the first two games of the series, and the Bucks have yet to find a way to slow them down. The Bucks will need to find a way to generate more offense, as they have struggled to score against the Celtics' defense. The Celtics, on the other hand, will need to continue to play with the same intensity and focus that they have shown in the first two games of the series.
Western Conference
Phoenix Suns (1-1) vs. Dallas Mavericks (1-1)
The Suns and Mavericks are tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 in Dallas. The Suns won Game 1 at home, but the Mavericks evened the series with a win in Game 2. The Suns will need to find a way to slow down Luka Doncic, who has been sensational in the first two games of the series. The Mavericks, on the other hand, will need to continue to get production from their role players, who have stepped up in the absence of Kristaps Porzingis.
Memphis Grizzlies (1-1) vs. Golden State Warriors (1-1)
The Grizzlies and Warriors are tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 in Memphis. The Grizzlies won Game 1 at home, but the Warriors evened the series with a win in Game 2. The Grizzlies will need to find a way to slow down Stephen Curry, who has been on fire in the first two games of the series. The Warriors, on the other hand, will need to continue to get production from their role players, who have stepped up in the absence of Klay Thompson.