2022 NBA Playoffs Open With Wins From Suns, Bucks, Celtics, Heat

April 18, 2022

The 2022 NBA Playoffs kicked off with four enticing games over the weekend.

In the East, the No. 1 seed Miami Heat demolished the No. 8 seed Atlanta Hawks in Game 1, 115-91, thanks to Duncan Robinson’s 27 points, Jimmy Butler’s 21 points, P.J. Tucker’s 16 points, and Kyle Lowry’s 10. Game 2 for the teams is set to take place on Tuesday.

The No. 2 seed Boston Celtics had a tight 115-114 win over the No. 7 Brooklyn Nets with a buzzer layup by Jayson Tatum. The close Game 1 had basketball fans biting their nails, making Wednesday’s game in Boston even more anticipated.

Game 1 between the No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks and the No. 6 Chicago Bulls was up and down, with the Bucks pulling through with a 93-86 win over the Bulls after bouncing back with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 27 points and 16 rebounds. The teams will meet in Milwaukee for Game 2 on Wednesday.

Finally, in the West, the No. 1 seed Phoenix Suns burned the No. 8 seed New Orleans Pelicans, 110-99, with Chris Paul scoring over half of his 30 points in the fourth quarter. Game 2 is set for Tuesday in Phoenix.

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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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