Golden State tied at 2:2, Boston took a key break, Minnesota avoided the "broom"

The Warriors survived the last rush of the Kings, the Celtics took a 3:1 lead, the Timberwolves registered their first triumph in the series

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Almost Tragic (Steph Curry), Photo: Reuters
Almost Tragic (Steph Curry), Photo: Reuters
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GOLDEN STATE - SACRAMENTO 126:125

In the last second, Harrison Barnes had a chance to break the hearts of the fans of the team with which he won the championship ring, but he missed a three-pointer from a relatively good position.

The happiest man in the arena was Steph Curry. The only unanimous MVP in NBA history scored 32 points (11/22 from the field), but if his former teammate had made a basket, he would have become a tragic figure.

Namely, 43 seconds before the end of the regular part, Kari had the ball in his hands with the score 126:121. After doubling, he ran out of dribbles, and asked for a time-out - which the "warriors" did not have.

The final outcome was a technical foul. Dieron Fox was safe from the penalty line, and then through Draymond Green, he put in a difficult shot for three and reduced the home team's lead to half a basket (126:125).

In the next attack, the Warriors playmaker rushed, missed a floater, so the visitors from northern California had the opportunity to decide their fate 10 seconds before the end.

Fox went on the attack and after doubling he sent a good pass to Barnes, who failed to bring the Kings a big triumph...

Klay Thompson with 26 points was the second most effective among the current champions, while Jordan Poole added 22.

Dieron Fox was fantastic in the losing camp, scoring 38 points, Keegan Murray had 23, and Malik Monk contributed 16.

The series now moves back to Sacramento.

ATLANTA - BOSTON 121:129

Boston defeated Atlanta and returns to Massachusetts with a 3:1 lead.

The Celtics imposed their pace from the beginning, they had an advantage at the end of each quarter, the hosts did threaten, but they never managed to get close enough to threaten the "Celts".

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the guests with 31 points each, Marcus Smart added 19, Derrick White 18...

Trae Young had 35 points and 15 assists for the Hawks, Deandre Hunter had 27 and Dejonte Marie had 23.

MINNESOTA - DENVER 114:108

With Anthony Edwards' goal from half-distance, the Timberwolves went to plus 12 (96:84), their biggest advantage in the game. This Minnesota team lost games by double digits against Memphis on three occasions last season, and they almost did it last night.

The Nuggets made a 12:0 run, sent the match into overtime, but the hosts still managed to consolidate and avoid the "broom".

Edwards was again the best player of the team from Minneapolis with 34 points, Mike Conley scored 19, and Karl Anthony Towns scored 17.

Nikola Jokić tied his record for points in the playoffs. The Serbian center scored 43 baskets, to which he added 11 rebounds and six assists. Jamal Murray followed with 19, while Michael Porter stopped at 15.

If they win the next game, the Nuggets will have the opportunity to celebrate their place in the semi-finals of the Conference in Colorado.

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