Friday, May 04, 2018

NBA Playoffs: Pelicans Cut Warriors' Series Lead To 2-1; Rockets Overpower Jazz For 2-1 Series Lead

Two games, both in the Western Conference, were played on Friday as the NBA Playoffs continued.

At New Orleans:

Anthony Davis scored 33 points and grabbed 18 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans cut the Golden State Warriors' conference semifinal series advantage to two games to one following their 119-100 game-three home victory.

Jrue Holiday added 21 points to the Pelicans' coffers.

Klay Thompson topped the Warriors with 26 points while Kevin Durant added 22 and Stephen Curry 19.

At Salt Lake City, Utah:

Eric Gordon and James Harden (who dished out 12 assists) each scored 25 points as the Houston Rockets defeated the Utah Jazz 113-92 on the road in the third game of their conference semifinal series, which they now lead two games to one.

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