Brooklyn Nets’ star player, James Harden, put on a show in his first-round playoff game against the Boston Celtics. Harden finished with a perfect game, scoring 34 points on 10-for-10 shooting, including 5-for-5 from beyond the arc. Harden’s performance helped lead the Nets to a 104-93 victory in Game 2 of their playoff series.
The Philadelphia 76ers also secured a victory in their first-round playoff game against the Washington Wizards. The Sixers came out on top with a 120-95 win, led by a strong performance from Joel Embiid who finished with 22 points and seven rebounds. The win gave the Sixers a 2-0 lead in the series.
The Nets and Sixers are both considered favorites to make a deep playoff run this season, and their dominant performances in their first-round matchups only reinforce that notion. The Nets have been one of the most talented teams in the league all season, boasting a star-studded lineup featuring Harden, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving. The Sixers, meanwhile, have been one of the league’s most consistent teams, anchored by Embiid’s MVP-caliber play.
As the playoffs continue, both teams will be looking to build on their early success and advance to the later rounds of the postseason. With their star power and impressive performances thus far, the Nets and Sixers will undoubtedly be teams to watch as the NBA playoffs unfold.
