Rome, March 21 (LaPresse) – The Detroit Pistons are the third team, after Oklahoma City and San Antonio, to reach the NBA playoffs. The qualification comes following their 115-101 win over the Golden State Warriors, highlighted by Daniss Jenkins’ 22 points. The New York Knicks claim the Big Apple derby against the Brooklyn Nets 93-92, with Karl-Anthony Towns contributing 26 points. The Houston Rockets crush the Atlanta Hawks 117-95, also thanks to Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 21 points. The Boston Celtics narrowly defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112, with Jaylen Brown scoring 30 points. Deni Avdija adds 25 points in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 108-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Finally, the Denver Nuggets overcome the Toronto Raptors 121-115, with Jamal Murray leading the way with 31 points.
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