We are officially one week into the 2022 NBA playoffs, and the action has not disappointed thus far. Among the eight first-round series, most still remain close after a few games played. The postseason continues Saturday with a four-game slate. In the final game of the night, the Timberwolves topped the Grizzlies, 119-118, to avoid falling into a 3-1 deficit, giving Minnesota new life in that series.
Earlier, the Toronto Raptors managed to stay alive after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 110-102 to force a Game 5. In the second game of the day, the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz battled down to the wire with Utah coming out on top, 100-99, to even the series. In the third game of the night, the Celtics were able to take down the Nets, 109-103, in order to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
Saturday’s game schedule, results
All times Eastern
- Toronto Raptors 110, Philadelphia 76ers 102
- Utah Jazz 100, Dallas Mavericks 99
- Boston Celtics 109, Brooklyn Nets 103
- Minnesota Timberwolves 119, Memphis Grizzlies 118