Mason Lohrei, a rookie defenseman for the Boston Bruins, made his playoff debut in Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs as part of a revamped Bruins defensive corps alongside Charlie McAvoy. Despite being a late addition to the lineup, Lohrei played exceptionally well, showcasing his defensive prowess and contributing to the Bruins’ victory. In 41 games this season, Lohrei has averaged nearly 17 minutes, scored four goals, and accumulated 13 points, demonstrating his growth as a blue-liner.
The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, taking a commanding 2-0 lead. Jaden McDaniels led the Timberwolves with a career-best 25 points, while Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert added 18 points each. The Timberwolves’ defense once again proved to be a major factor, holding the Suns to just 35% shooting from the field. Devin Booker led the Suns with 20 points, but was held to just 8-of-22 shooting. Kevin Durant added 18 points and Eric Gordon had 15, but the Suns’ high-powered offense struggled to find its rhythm against the Timberwolves’ stingy defense.
