Thursday Night NBA Playoffs + NFL Draft

Donovyn Murray
April 26, 2024

Happy Thursday, The NFL draft took place last night in Detroit. The NBA was active with 3 playoff games.

NFL DRAFT RECAP
6 QB’s Taken in the First 12 Picks

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 3-0 series lead. Deangelo Russell contributed to the L, delivering 0 points.

Jr. is Michael Porter Jr.

The Lakers ran back a roster the Nuggets swept and somehow expected a different result a year later

The outcome of the Lakers vs. Nuggets series has been extremely predictable

www.cbssports.com/nba/news/the-lakers-ran-back-a-roster-the-nuggets-swept-and-somehow-expected-a-different-result-a-year-later

The next game is in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 27th, 5:30PM PST

The 76ers defeated the New York Knicks to close the series to 2-1. Joel Embiid comes through with a 50 bomb.

76ers vs. Knicks: Joel Embiid's flagrant foul nearly ended Philly's season, his 50-pt eruption saved it

With the season effectively on the line, an ailing Embiid delivered

www.cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers-vs-knicks-joel-embiids-flagrant-foul-nearly-ended-phillys-season-his-50-pt-eruption-saved-it

The next game is in Philly on Sunday, April 28th, 10:00AM PST

The Orlando Magic nearly defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by nearly 40 points led by Paulo Bachero.

*Jr. Is Wendell Carter Jr.

'Floodgates open' for Magic, Banchero in win

Magic ride hot shooting to 121-83 win over the Cavaliers, Orlando's first playoff win at home in almost 13 years.

www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40027259/floodgates-open-magic-paolo-banchero-game-3-win

The next game is in Orlando on Saturday, April 27th, 10:00AM PST