Monday, April 22, 2019

NBA Playoffs: Bucks Complete Sweep Of Pistons; Jazz Avoid Elimination By Beating Rockets

Two games were contested as the NBA Playoffs continue.

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

At Detroit:

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 41 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks finished off the visiting Detroit Pistons 127-104 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series as they won their first playoff series since 2001 and swept a best-of-seven playoff series for the first time since 1983.

Reggie Jackson (not that one) and Blake Griffin scored 26 and 22 points respectively for the Pistons, who have now dropped an NBA record 14 straight postseason games.

The Bucks will take on the Boston Celtics in a conference semifinal series.


WESTERN CONFERENCE:

At Salt Lake City, Utah:

Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points while Jae Crowder added 23 as the Utah Jazz avoided elimination by knocking off the visiting Houston Rockets 107-91.

James Harden scored 30 points while Chris Paul added 23 (to go with his eight rebounds and seven assists) to lead the Rockets, who still lead the series three games to one.

Houston can still knock out the Jazz with a game-five victory at home on Wednesday.

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