NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking Points from NBA Playoffs - April 15th - Warriors squander 31-point lead, series tied at 1-1

The NBA playoffs saw only two matches played on April 15th. But the matches turned out to be very exciting and left us with plenty to ponder.

The first match of the day saw the 76ers take on the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets had already snatched home court advantage after the first game of the series in which they played fearlessly and beat the 76ers. The second game of the series also saw great fight between the two teams in the first half. But the 76ers absolutely dominated the third quarter of the match scoring 51 points and getting the victory. The series is now nicely poised at 1-1.

The last match of the day featured a historic match between the Warriors and the Clippers. The Warriors led by as many as 31 points in the third quarter. The Clippers fought back valiantly to win the match by a scoreline of 135-131 and tie the series at 1-1.

Let's have a look at the top three talking points of the match.

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#3 The 76ers Stars shining for the first time in playoffs:

Brooklyn Nets v Philadelphia 76ers - Game Two

The 76ers are one of the star studded teams in the NBA. They have the best starting five in the NBA after the Warriors. Yet they all mightily failed in the first game against the Nets.

In this match, the 76ers stars finally got going. Ben Simmons led the way with a fine triple double. Joel Embiid scored the game high 23 points. Tobias Harris and J.J. Redick all contributed for the 76ers.

The 76ers got the much needed win in this match. Their display in the third quarter shows how dangerous they can be as a team. They will be hoping to snatch back the home court advantage when they visit the Nets for the third match of the series.

#2 Kevin Durant and Patrick Beverley fouling out for the second consecutive game

The two times finals MVP fouled out again

Kevin Durant and Patrick Beverley are having a personal battle of their own in the series. After some great tussle in the first game of the series, it was very evident from the tip-off that the refs won't allow Beverley play physical bump and grind in this match.

Despite that he kept being a pest for the entire match and played great on the defensive end. Kevin Durant was relatively quiet in this match. He was allowed to take only 8 shots and was frustrated for most of the night. He eventually fouled out late in the fourth quarter getting two quick fouls on the offensive end.

Stephen Curry was again the leader for the Warriors. He scored the team high 29 points shooting 5-11 from the 3PT line. DeMarcus Cousins tore his quad and had to leave mid way into the first quarter. He is going to be sidelined for a significant time because of this injury.

#1 Greatest comeback in the history of the playoffs

Lou Williams was great for the Clippers

The Clippers made the greatest comeback in the playoffs history as they came back from being 31 points down in the third quarter to get the win against the defending champs.

The Clippers started their comeback mid way through the third quarter. They absolutely dominated the fourth quarter outscoring the Dubs 41-23. Lou Williams had another great night for the Clippers. He top scored for the team with 36 points. He also dished out 11 assists to end with a great night. Montrezl Harrell was outstanding. He finished with 25 points on 9-9 shooting from the floor. Danilo Gallinari also supported with 24 points and 6 assists.

Landry Shamet made a clutch three-pointer in the final minute of the match and the Clippers held on for a historic win. This series is now very nicely poised. The Warriors will visit the Staples Center for the third match of this series.