The Brooklyn Nets clinched a 4-1 series win over the Boston Celtics while reigning champions, the Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of elimination. The Lakers, without Anthony Davis, lost 115-85 to the Phoenix Suns and trail 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Elsewhere, the Denver Nuggets secured a 147-140 win in double-overtime against the Portland Trail Blazers. James Harden scored a 34-point triple-double in the Nets’ 123-109 win, adding 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Devin Booker recorded 30 points, seven rebounds and five assists as the Suns won their second consecutive game in the series.

Source: The Star June 02, 2021 10:18 UTC