Premier NBA Playoffs Highlights From Wednesday (August 19, 2020)

The NBA playoffs got off to a hot start and the quality of action followed suit in Wednesday’s games. A variety of closely competitive contests filled the day with plenty of enticing content to take note of. Toronto’s backcourt was in a groove against Brooklyn, Donovan Mitchell dominated Denver, and the Celtics cemented their second win against the 76ers.

Enjoy the best highlights from Wednesday’s NBA Playoff action all in one place:

*Via @NBA on Twitter/YouTube

Luka's Legend Lives On

Luka Doncic kept up his unstoppable onslaught against the Clippers, but this time L.A. couldn’t fend him off as Doncic went on to score the most points ever in his first two NBA playoff appearances through his 20-20 vision and laser-sharp shooting.

28 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST for @luka7doncic as the @dallasmavs even the series vs. LAC at 1-1! #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/VRee0lpwHX
— NBA (@NBA) August 20, 2020

DonMitch Dominates Denver

Coming off a career-high scoring day, Donovan Mitchell revisited his shot-making ability with deadly deep-range shots, and he surfaced as Utah’s primary playmaking force in the absence of PG Mike Conley Jr.

30 PTS, 8 AST for Spida!@spidadmitchell follows up his 57-PT Game 1 with another big night, helping the @utahjazz even the series at 1-1! #NBAPlayoffs #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/YXVj2YEacC
— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2020

360 assist 🕷🌀#TakeNote | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/28aSnSJq0h
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) August 19, 2020

Raptors Backcourt Ballin

The reigning champions’ backcourt of VanVleet and Lowry made a statement in Game 2 versus Brooklyn with their determined takes to the rim and long-ranged bombs which were enough to secure a 2-0 lead in the series.

💪 @FredVanVleet (24 PTS, 10 AST) and @Klow7 (21 PTS, 9 REB) put the @Raptors up 2-0 in Round 1! #NBAPlayoffs #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/BGJ6XfxpM2
— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2020

Shamrocks Sink the Sixers

Jayson Tatum carried the torch for Boston in Game 2 with zesty moves on the interior and accurate three-point shots as he ended the game with a grand total of eight threes!

Jayson Tatum flipped the switch and went off for 33 points tonight 🔥🔥 https://t.co/ntbmXTiiqh
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 20, 2020

Jayson Tatum beats the buzzer from near half court to end the 1st quarter pic.twitter.com/VLXRApcZpZ
— Main Team (@MainTeamSports) August 19, 2020

JAYLEN BROWN 360 🌪 pic.twitter.com/mDyVGxUlSv
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 20, 2020

Jazz Record 3's

The Utah Jazz were the benefactors of crisp three-point shooting off dribble-drives, creating string music all game versus Denver to even up the series at one apiece. They actually sunk a franchise-record of three-point daggers on their way to convincingly sealing the win.

🎶 20 triples 🎶

The @utahjazz set their franchise record for most threes in an #NBAPlayoffs game! #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/gqFgJk4QNx
— NBA (@NBA) August 20, 2020

Powell’s Powerful Poster

As a part of his team-high scoring output, Norman Powell punished the rim on this disrespectful poster over the Nets defender to motivate his squad to the win.

Norm making posters 💥 pic.twitter.com/s3lpr4bHG6
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 19, 2020

Kawhi’s Filthy Slam

Known for his lockdown defense, The Klaw elevated over fellow defensive specialist Finney-Smith to put down a nasty jam, however, his explosive effort wasn’t enough to snatch the victory.

💥 KAWHI 💥 pic.twitter.com/bsZUHWl0eN
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) August 20, 2020

The Stifle Tower

A pair of 7-footers went at each other, but it only turned out well for Rudy Gobert who absolutely stuffed Denver’s prized possession Nikola Jokic on what would usually be a simple deuce.