MADRID, April 22 (EUROPEAN PRESS) –
The New York Knicks again edged the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs after winning Game 3 of the series (99-79), a duel with a testimonial presence of Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio.
At Madison Square Garden, the New Yorkers – who started in Cleveland leading the tie – went 2-1 in a game in which the ‘Cavs’, with Donovan Mitchell as the leading scorer (22), did not was able to reach 80 points, which is his worst offensive record of the entire season.
In fact, those at Ohio posted a wicked 38% in field goals and had 21 turnovers, numbers that ended up dooming them. Ricky Rubio, who was only on the court for five minutes, failed to shoot a field goal and could only provide two rebounds and an assist.
Jalen Brunson (21 points and 6 assists) and Canadian RJ Barrett (19 points and 8 rebounds) led the offense for the ‘Big Apple’ and helped them reach Game 4 of the upcoming series, which will be held on Sunday. Also at Madison Square Garden.
–STATISTICS OF SPANISH PLAYERS.
RICKY RUBIO: 2 rebounds and 1 assist.
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