Guillaume MARION, Media365, published on Saturday April 16, 2022 at 08:10
Last night, during the last games of the play-in, the Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Pelicans created a surprise by qualifying for the 2022 play-offs, after winning respectively at the Cleveland Cavaliers (101-107) and the Los Angeles Clippers (101-105).
Double sensation this night in the NBA. While the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers were favorites to clinch the final two spots for the 2022 playoffs, both franchises have been beaten at home and are now on vacation. However, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the meeting had started rather well for Darius Garland (21 points and 9 assists) and his family with a first quarter to their advantage (36-25). But, behind, the Atlanta Hawks were stunning to win in Ohio (101-107). For this, they were able to count on a very good Trae Young (38 points and 9 assists) to lead them to victory. After two brief spells at the end of the third quarter, Nate McMillan’s players finally took the lead in the last 12 minutes and finished better than the locals. A great disappointment for the latter, who were nevertheless able to count on an inspired Lauri Markkanen (26 points and 8 assists) but also the return of Jarrett Allen. Victorious, the Hawks will now be able to fly to Florida, where the Miami Heat awaits them for the first round of the play-offs.
NBA / PLAY-IN 2022
Tuesday April 12
Brooklyn Nets (7) – Cleveland Cavaliers (8) : 115-108 >>> Brooklyn will face Boston in the first round of the play-offs
Minnesota Timberwolves (7) – Los Angeles Clippers (8) : 109-104 >>> Minnesota will face Memphis in the first round of the play-offs
Wednesday April 13
Atlanta Hawks (9) – Charlotte Hornets (10) : 132-103
New Orleans Pelicans (9) – San Antonio Spurs (10): 113-103
Friday April 15
Cleveland Cavaliers (8) – Atlanta Hawks (9) : 101-107 >>> Atlanta will face Miami in the first round of the play-offs
Los Angeles Clippers (8) – New Orleans Pelicans (9) : 101-105 >>> New Orleans will face Phoenix in the first round of the play-offs