NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference 2nd Round Recap
Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks
Coming into this series the Knicks looked to be the favorite, but the Heat is never a team to underestimate. A Knicks-Heat series always give thrills and this series was no different.
In Game 1 the Heat rolled into the Garden and stole this game. Jimmy Butler led the way for the Heat with 25 points but rolled his ankle leading him to be out for Game 2. Also, Julius Randle was out for the Knicks’ Game 1 with a sprained ankle, but he came back in Game 2.
With no Butler, the Knicks squeezed past the Heat in Game 2 111-105. Jalen Brunson scored 30, Randle had 25 and RJ Barrett had 24. Heading back to Miami for Games 3 and 4 with the series tied the Heat knew they had to protect homecourt.
Butler came back for Game 3, and it was a rout. Butler led all scorers with 28 points as the Heat blowout the Knicks 105-86. Game 4 was a little closer, but the Heat had five players score in double digits. They held off the Knicks to take a 3-1 lead. The hardest games are the closeout games.
In game 5 the Knicks played with urgency and key stops and buckets at the end helped the Knicks survive. Brunson had 38 points to lead the Knicks. With Immanuel Quickley out Brunson and Quentin Grimes played all 48 minutes.
Game 6 was down in Miami and the only person to show up for the Knicks was Brunson he had 41 points no one else scored over 15 points. The Heat reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the second year in a row. They will play the Celtics next.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Celtics and Sixers meet once again in the second round of the playoffs. Joel Embiid has not been able to get past the Celtics and this year was the best chance to do so. In Game 1 Embiid was out with a knee injury but Harden took over. Turning back the clock and scoring 45 points to steal Game 1 in Boston.
In Game 2 with Embiid back the Celtics made a statement. No one on the Sixers scored over 15 points. Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics with 25 points to tie the series at one heading back to Philly.
Before Game 3 started Embiid was handed the MVP trophy in front of his home crowd. He scored 30 points, but it wasn’t enough. Philly lost 114-102, Tatum hit a big step-back three to put the Celtics up by nine with less than a minute in the game.
Game 4 was one of those playoff classics. The Celtics were down by as much as 15 but come back with timely buckets and stops. They led by as much as five, but the Sixers never gave up. Harden hit a floater to tie the game, then Smart missed the game-winning three.
A back-and-forth overtime but Harden hit a three in the corner to win the game and tie the series at two. In an important Game 5 the Sixers go to Boston and come out with a huge win. Led by Embiid’s 33 points and Maxey’s 30 points. Game 6 is the perfect scene for the Sixers to advance past the Celtics.
That did not happen even with Tatum playing bad for 3 ½ quarters he came alive in the middle of the fourth to put the Sixers away. He hit three 3-pointers as the Celtics won 95-86 after the Sixers failed to score a field goal in the last 6:13 of the game.
In game 7 Tatum made sure everyone knew who he was scoring 51 points the Sixers had nothing left to give. The MVP only had 15 and Harden only nine. Now the Celtics will play the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second time in a row.
13 Viral Products You Need In Your Arsenal
1) The ChomChom Roller
I thought people were joking about this. Because seriously, how could this tiny handheld roller be better than a vacuum? But whoever put their magic into this product is a genius because trust me it works beautifully. In my household, we have three cats and a dog. All of which shed like nobody’s business. We are constantly vacuuming and trying to pick up hair, and once we bought this ChomChom roller our lives changed. It rolls easily along our couch’s fabric and picks up so much hair. It’s also easy to dispose of. There isn’t a ton of mess and it just works so well. I’ve seen numerous cleaning professionals on TikTok talk about how this is a tool they will always carry with them.
2) Scrub Daddy & Scrub Mommy
I bought these on a whim because I wanted to be cool like the people on TikTok (yes, that’s dumb I agree), but the reality is these things are incredible. I’ve used both the Scrub Daddy and the Scrub Mommy sponges for over six months now and I have no desire to go back to what we used before. Not only do I feel like they clean the dishes better, but they have so many cool features that help you clean hard-to-reach things. Like the mouth is perfect for scrubbing spoons. And the eye holes are great so if you want to get down in the bottom of the cup you have an easy way to pull the sponge out.
I’ve also really loved using the color-coded system for our home too. This 3-pack of Scrub Daddy colors is the first pack I ever bought. I designated the blue sponge for dishes, the orange sponge for kitchen appliances, and the green sponge for the bathroom. And yes, it works wonderfully on all of those surfaces!
3) Packing Cubes For Traveling
If you are a frequent traveler or you’re planning on taking a long trip and need to pack a lot, these packing cubes are exactly what you need. I’ve seen several travel bloggers praise packing cubes because they are incredibly helpful for keeping your suitcase organized and fitting more into the space you have. Especially if you take the Maria Kondo approach where you align all of the clothes so you can see everything.
4) The Pink Stuff
If you’ve seen any of the videos from CleanTok then the Pink Stuff is definitely on your radar. The Pink Stuff is a super great cleaner that works well for deep cleaning kitchens and bathrooms.
5) Heatless Curls
While I have yet to try this tool it has one that I’m eager to test out! So many of the reviews are promising, displaying very gorgeous heatless waves that make me envious.
6) Buddeez Bread Container
If you are looking for a new way to store your bread this is the gadget for you. This containers unique designs helps you pull new bread up.
7) Car Seat Headrest Hooks
Friends, if you carry a bag or if you want to utilize more space in your car for groceries you gotta grab these. I just grab these for my car and seriously it’s great. I used to constantly put my purse on the passenger seat and when I had passengers I had to put it on the floor. This allows me to put my purse somewhere safe and accessible without having to get it dirty or risk having to hurt myself to grab it at a moment’s notice.
8) Bed MadEZ Mattress Lifter
The minute I saw this on TikTok I knew I needed to own it. I hate having to make my bed, but I love clean sheets. And this mattress lifter make my life so much easier. It fits under the mattress and lifts it a little bit so you can easily put your fitted sheet on without having to do a ton of extra strenuous work.
9) AirFly Wireless Headphone Jack For Airplanes
Most everyone has wireless headphones nowadays. But airplanes don’t usually have a wireless headphone capability. Enter AirFly. It plugs into the standard headphone audio jack and then you can connect your wireless headphones to the AirFly and listen to the TV screen in the airplane.
10) Mini Portable Desk Vacuum
I don’t know about you, but one challenge I have when I clean is that my vacuum is too large to clean smaller spaces like my desk. And I hate having to go through mountains of paper towels or cleaning wipes just to get things clean on my desk. That’s why this mini portable desk vacuum is awesome. It works beautifully in desk drawers, around the desk and so much more.
11) Electric Candle Lighter
These electric lighters are really cool. You never have to worry about them running out of lighter fluid because they are rechargeable. This one also features a cool 360-degree neck that works well for candles with a deeper wick.
12) O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop
One thing about these O-Cedar mops is the fact that you can easily wring the mop. Unlike other mops where you have to pull really hard to wring the mop head, these O-Cedar spin mops are great because you can wring the mop out by spinning the head. They are a fan favorite on TikTok and of cleaners everywhere.
13) Milk Frother
It’s silly I know, but I love having this milk frother. I love making iced coffee at home, and one way that I get the perfect iced coffee is using a milk frother. They’re easy to use and battery-operated!
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