Two Massive Upsets Highlight Day Two Of The NBA Playoffs

The NBA Playoffs have come under scrutiny in recent years with the best teams consistently getting through the first round or two, but in just two days this year, we have already seen some big upsets occurring.

Firstly it was the Los Angeles Lakers, who saw incredible games from Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves to upset the Memphis Grizzlies, and while the series is going to be a long one, this was a big statement from LA in game one.

Road teams haven’t shied away in Game 1s. 🔥

(7) Lakers over (2) Grizzlies
(5) Clippers over (4) Suns
(5) Knicks over (4) Cavs
(8) Heat over (1) Bucks pic.twitter.com/6bDRf7iCV7

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 17, 2023

Following that, the Miami Heat caused perhaps the biggest upset in recent memory as they took down the No. 1 seed Milwaukee Bucks, and while the injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo was a big reason for that, the team is certainly built to compete in the playoffs, making this a much more interesting series than many expected. 

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