IN will go toe-to-toe with defending champions the Cavaliers and Paul George, who scored 32 points in Wednesday's win, said: "We have to go out and challenge them and play them straight up".
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) brings the ball up court during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden, Boston, April 10, 2017.
The Blazers hung with the Warriors for three quarters, before Draymond Green's incredible defensive performance helped swing the game in Golden State's favor.
"If you look at (being the top seed) as pressure, it can send you home early", said Bucks head coach Jason Kidd, who played on top-seeded teams during his great career. "They get it, and I think they really appreciate Isaiah, and I know Isaiah really appreciates everybody here".
Milwaukee travels to Toronto on Saturday for Game 1 of their best-of-seven series. The unified Celtics hold a huge lead in terms of cameraderie and morale over the scuffling Bulls, and they also have the East's leading closer in Thomas (9.8 points per fourth quarter).
Magic 113, Pistons 109: Aaron Gordon had 32 points and 12 rebounds, Elfrid Payton scored 21 points and the Magic overcame a late-run by Detroit to win their season-finale.
In the wake of the tragic passing of Thomas' sister Chyna J. Thomas, Stevens couldn't confirm if Thomas will play in the opening matchup of the Celtics' seven-game series against the Bulls but did say Thomas' initial intention is to take the floor. The defending National Basketball Association champions opted not to push for the top seed, resting LeBron James for the last two games. One of the things that I've learned having been through situations in the past is that there's really no right or wrong answer - it's whatever's right for him. "But that wasn't the deciding factor in any moves".
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He attended a grand military parade in the capital in which what appeared to be new long-range ballistic missiles were displayed. The US Pacific Command said the missile "blew up nearly immediately", adding that the type of missile was being analysed.
He scored 15 points in the third quarter and finished with 14 assists ahead of game two in Washington on Wednesday. It'll get interesting in Conference Semifinals though against the Raptors. "I feel very strong about this group". I've never been a No. 1 seed, so it's definitely something I'm excited about.
A jumper by Bobby Portis with 1:18 to play gave the Bulls a 101-92 lead which essentially put the game away.
Boston and Chicago split four regular season meetings.
Westbrook, who broke Oscar Robertson's record for most triple-doubles in National Basketball Association history during the regular season, scored 22 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and had seven assists. Afterward, he said he was "100 percent".
"I think he'll be glad - like, this is just me thinking - I think he'll be glad when the game starts", Barkley said.
3-Point Goals-Milwaukee 6-23 (Hawes 2-3, Vaughn 2-4, Brogdon 1-2, Teletovic 1-5, Maker 0-2, Payton 0-2, Monroe 0-2, Beasley 0-3), Boston 12-37 (Crowder 3-7, Johnson 2-2, Olynyk 2-3, Thomas 2-6, Green 2-8, Smart 1-2, Young 0-1, Jerebko 0-1, Horford 0-2, Brown 0-2, Bradley 0-3). No. 1 seeds are 61-5 vs. 8-seeds, which is the same record as 2-seeds vs. 7-seeds. Totals 41-91 18-26 112.
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