NBA Playoffs: Nuggets, Magic and Sixers win

Here is a recap of day 6 of the NBA playoffs featuring wins from the Nuggets, Magic, and Sixers.

NBA Playoffs: Nuggets, Magic and Sixers win

Tosin Abayomi 07:10 - 27.04.2024

Here is a recap of day 6 of the NBA playoffs featuring wins from the Nuggets, Magic, and Sixers.

After taking a 3-0 lead in their first-round series on Thursday and winning their 11th consecutive game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Denver Nuggets are now set for another sweep victory.

As Denver secured a 112-105 victory, Aaron Gordon recorded a playoff career-high 29 points and 15 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic came dangerously close to a triple-double with 24 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists.

Anthony Davis finished with 33 points and 15 rebounds, while LeBron James finished with 26 points, six rebounds, and nine assists.

Sixers beat Knicks

Following two away losses to begin the playoffs, Joel Embiid's massive 50-point performance gave the Philadelphia 76ers' series against the New York Knicks new life and helped the team go back to 2-1.

With 13 of 19 shots from the field and 19 of 21 made free throws, Embiid became the first player in postseason history to score 50 points in a game for the 76ers, winning 125-114.

Here is a recap of day 6 of the NBA playoffs featuring wins from the Nuggets, Magic, and Sixers.
Here is a recap of day 6 of the NBA playoffs featuring wins from the Nuggets, Magic, and Sixers.

With 25 points and seven assists, Tyrese Maxey assisted Embiid. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 39 points and 13 assists, and Josh Hart added 20 more points.

Magic beat Cavaliers

The Orlando Magic also hit back after losing the first two games of their first-round series, dealing the Cleveland Cavaliers the heaviest loss in their playoff history on Thursday.

Orlando recorded a 121-83 win behind Paolo Banchero's 31 points, with Jalen Suggs adding 24 for the fifth seeds in the East.

Franz Wagner tacked on 16 points and eight assists for Orlando, who now have the chance to level the series at home in Game 4 on Sunday.

Cleveland had four players in double figures but none managed more than the 15 put up by both Jarrett Allen and Caris Levert.

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