The 2014 NBA Playoffs continued on Saturday, May 10 as the defending NBA and Western Conference champions were both in action. Both teams entered the day with 2-0 series leads over their respective opponents, but only one squad was able to extend that advantage to 3-0.
Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action.
1. Joe Johnson scored 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting as the Brooklyn Nets secured a balanced and efficient 104-90 victory over the Miami Heat. Andray Blatche posted 15 points and 10 rebounds in 20 minutes for Brooklyn, while LeBron James finished with 28 points and Dwyane Wade had 20.
The Nets tied a postseason franchise record with 15 3-point field goals.
2. Deron Williams recorded double-digit assists for the first time this postseason with 11 dimes.
3. Tony Parker went off for 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs went on the road to secure a 118-103 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Tim Duncan scored 19 points and Kawhi Leonard added 16 points and 10 rebounds as the Spurs secured a 3-0 series lead with a third-straight lopsided win.
This was the fourth consecutive playoff game that San Antonio scored at least 60 points in the first half. The Spurs are the first team to do that since the 1992 Trail Blazers.
4. Tim Duncan passed Karl Malone to move into fifth on the all-time postseason scoring list. Only Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal have scored more points.
5. San Antonio has won four straight playoff games by at least 15 points. It’s the first team to do that since the 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers.
Bonus Fact: Brooklyn hasn’t lost a home game against the Heat since January 30, 2013. Will that streak end in Game 4?
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