“The Golden state” has extended his lead in the series with the “Portland” and “Toronto” has lost the home field advantage.
The second match of the series in Auckland was developed by an unexpected scenario – Aminu and MacCallum tore the defense of the defending champion, was not far behind and Lillard, habitually demonstrated their sniper talents. In the beginning of the second quarter the advantage reached 17 points – Golden state responded with a jerk, having to more the break to reduce the gap to eight points.
In the third quarter thanks to Lillard “Portland” was held, but final cut “Blazers” failed on all counts. “The Golden state” easily played 11-point deficit and many brought guests.
Golden state — Portland 110:99 (21:34, 30:25, 25:28, 34:12), the account in a series 2:0
GS: Thompson (27), green (17 + 14 rebounds + 7 assists + 4 block-Shota), Iguodala (15 + 5 rebounds + 4 assists).
P: Lillard (25 + 6 assists), McCollum (22), Aminu (14 + 6 rebounds + 4 losses).
Another failure of leadership “Toronto” Lauri and Derozan only by some miracle did not end for the Canadians defeat in regulation time. His first and the match’s only three-pointer Lauri scored with the buzzer from half court. The Canadians put the game into overtime, but a miraculous rescue did not give the owners the right impetus – in his first overtime field goal “Reptiles” have implemented only three and a half minutes. By the time victory “Miami” is already not in doubt.
The main creators of victories “Hit” were Goran dragic and Dwyane Wade, both scoring 50 points. Bench “Miami” lost his duel with a score of 16:31, but the starting five of guests this evening was much more effective.
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Toronto — Miami — 96:102(18:18, 25:23, 20:27, 27:22, 6:12), the account in a series 0:1
T: Valanciunas (24 + 14 rebounds + 3 blocked shots), Derozan (22), Ross (19).
M: dragic (26 + 6 rebounds), Wade (24 + 6 rebounds + 3 steals), Johnson (16 + 7 rebounds)
