The excitement of the NBA playoffs continues, with the Pacers and the Knicks advancing respectively.
In a thrilling NBA playoff game, the Pacers defeated the Bucks with a score of 120 to 98, with a total score of 4 to 2 to knock out their opponents, and successfully advanced. Pacers’ bench players Toppin and McConnell played important roles in the game. The Bucks’ Giannis, affected by injuries, could not participate, while the Bucks’ Lillard, despite returning with 28 points and 4 assists, ultimately could not avert the loss.
In another playoff battle, the Knicks narrowly defeated the 76ers with a score of 118 to 115 away, beating their opponents with a total score of 4 to 2, and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Brunson’s outstanding performance was the magic weapon for the Knicks’ victory; he played for 43 minutes and 36 seconds, scoring 41 points, 3 rebounds, and 12 assists from 27 shots 13 made.
Caruso is honored with the NBA Hustle Player of the Year Award.
The NBA officials have announced that Bulls guard Caruso has won the Hustle Player of the Year Award. The award is in recognition of the players who may not stand out in statistics but have a substantial impact on the game. In the 71 regular-season games Caruso played this season for the Bulls, he averaged 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game for his team.
NBA coaching news: Tyronn Lue and JJ Redick enter the Lakers’ radar.
It’s understood that JJ Redick is considered one of the important candidates for the new head coach of the Lakers. In addition, Tyronn Lue is also believed to be a potential candidate for the Lakers’ next head coach. Lue reached a five-year, $35 million deal with the Clippers in 2020, and after the end of this season, the last year of his contract remains.
Europa League update: Leverkusen remains unbeaten.
During the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals, Leverkusen won 2-0 away against Roma, extending their unbeaten record for the season to 47 games. Karlsdorp and Wirtz each contributed a goal, and Andrich scored a world-class goal. The two sides will play the second leg of their match on May 10th.
Premier League update: Chelsea beats Tottenham.
In the 26th round of the Premier League, Chelsea played a make-up game against Tottenham at home. Chalobah and Jackson scored a goal each, helping Chelsea secure a 2-0 victory. This triumph temporarily placed Chelsea at eighth with 51 points, while Tottenham, despite not winning, stayed firm at fifth with 60 points.
Injury situation for Paris Saint-Germain player:
Paris Saint-Germain announced that Lucas Hernández has unfortunately suffered a left knee cruciate ligament rupture, expected to be out for 6 to 7 months, thus missing the upcoming European Championship. This is the second major injury of this type in his career.
Olympic Preparations, Refugee Team Established:
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach announced that a refugee Olympic team consisting of 36 athletes will compete at this edition of the Olympic Games representing the global refugee population of over one hundred million. These athletes originate from 11 different countries/regions and are being hosted by the Olympic committees of 15 nations and regions. They will participate in competitions across 12 major sports, including swimming, athletics, badminton, boxing, canoeing, cycling events, judo, shooting, taekwondo, weightlifting, and wrestling.
