Doncic took home court advantage from the Clippers, the Bucks didn’t defend their walls either

Although Kawhi Leonard returned to the lineup, the Los Angeles Clippers failed to double their lead in the Western series, starting with a 109:97 victory.

Tyronn Lue’s students in their arena 93:96 (19:23, 22:22, 25:20, 27:31) bowed to the Dallas Mavericks and allowed them to tie the score – 1:1.

The Californians hit just 8 of 30 three-pointers (27 percent) from long range, while the Texans responded by making 14 of 33 attempts (42 percent).

James Harden (2/10 3-pointers, 8 rebounds) and Paul George each had 22, and K. Leonard had 15 points (0/5 3-pointers).

The Mavs were led by Luka Doncic, who finished with 32 points (11/26 from the field, 9 assists).

Kyrie Irving offered 23 (4/8 3-pointers) and PJ Washington had 18 points (3/4 3-pointers).

The men of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are at home for the second time, are halfway through their way to the semifinals of the Western Conference 105:93 (24:21, 26:30, 28:20, 27:22) defeated Phoenix “Suns” and leads the series already 2:0.

The representatives of the Arizona State team, who averaged 116.2 points per game in the regular season, did not score 100 points in the first two quarterfinal games – the first meeting ended with a 120:95 victory for the “Wolves”.

Jaden McDaniels, who usually shines in defense, not in attack, led the home team with 25 points. Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert (9 rebounds) each added 18, and Anthony Edwards, who was often covered by several opponents, added 15 points (3/12 from the field, 8 rebounds).

Devin Booker with 20, Kevin Durant with 18 and Eric Gordon with 15 points stood out for the Suns.

The visitors were without sharpshooter Grayson Allen with an ankle injury in the third quarter.

In the East, the home field advantage was lost to the Milwaukee Bucks basketball players, who in the second game of the quarterfinals 108:125 (26:30, 29:30, 28:32, 25:33) did not hold up against the Indiana Pacers.

Damian Lillard’s 34 points (6/13 three-pointers) and Brook Lopez’s 22 points (6/7 three-pointers) did not save the “Deer” who are still without the injured leader Gianni Antetokounmpo.

Pascal Siakam scored 37 points for the Indianapolis team (13/19 double-pointers, 3/4 three-pointers, 2/3 penalties, 11 rebounds, 6 assists).

Myles Turner had 22 points and Andrew Nembhard had 20 points.

The Bucks won the first game 109-94, so now the series is tied at 1-1.