Cleveland defeated the Brooklyn Nets as a guest with a loss of 108-115.
Lauri Markkasen represented by the Cleveland Cavaliers had to be disappointed in the opening game of the playoffs in the NBA basketball tournament. Cleveland, as a guest of the Brooklyn Nets, lost to 108-115 in a playoff game.
Cleveland will now face the second round of the playoff qualifier on Friday for the winner of a match between the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets. Brooklyn advanced to the playoffs against the Boston Celtics.
The key to Brooklyn’s victory in the playoffs was a strong opening quarter, which it took 20 points. Especially in the second half of the quarter, Cleveland was in serious trouble.
Cleveland was better in all other quarters: Brooklyn’s lead was 14 points in the middle of the match and 12 points at the start of the closing quarter. However, the lead torn by Nets at the beginning was enough for the home team to win. In the final minutes of the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers reached five points at best.
Markkanen bagged 13 points and grabbed four rebounds. He also recorded three exploits. One in four of Finland’s three attempts sank. In total, the throws were 5/14.
Cleveland’s best scorer was 34 points Darius Garland. 14 points done Kevin Love grab 13 rebounds.
Brooklyn superstars Kyrie Irving scored 34 points and made 12 assists to the basket. Kevin Durant threw 25 surfaces and gave 11 basket feeds.
– Brooklyn came as an experienced team to the first quarter with an intensity we had talked about but could not immediately respond to. Our players did a great job in three quarters. We defended more physically and attacked better. We gave ourselves a chance. We learn from this. Adhering to the game plan is key. We just have to keep in mind how important the start of the match is, Cleveland head coach said in a press conference. JB Bickerstaff.
Cleveland finished eighth in the regular season in the regular season, knowing that the Ohio team had to make the playoffs. However, it has two chances to take the playoffs, as it will face a winner on Friday to face teams that have finished 9th and 10th.