Here is a recap of day 12 of the NBA playoffs as the Knicks and Pacers progress to 2nd round.
With 24.4 seconds remaining, Josh Hart made a game-winning 3-pointer to send the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference semifinals after Jalen Brunson scored 14 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter. The Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115.
17:10 - 02.05.2024
NBA Playoffs: Celtics Progress, Mavericks win
Here is a recap of day 11 of the NBA playoffs featuring wins from the Celtics and Mavericks.
The Knicks advanced to the second round for the second straight season thanks to the contributions of Donte DiVincenzo (23 points), OG Anunoby (19 points), and Hart (16 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists).
13:20 - 01.05.2024
NBA Playoffs: Bucks, 76ers and Cavaliers win
Here is a recap of day 11 of the NBA playoffs featuring wins from the Bucks, 76ers, and Cavaliers.
The Pacers defeated the Bucks in six games, and now New York will play Indiana in the East semifinals.
Joel Embiid was limited to six points in the fourth quarter despite finishing with 39 points and 13 rebounds.
Pacers beat Bucks
With a playoff career-high 21 points, Obi Toppin led six players in double digits and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 120-98 to win a postseason series for the first time in ten years.
For the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton scored 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, Pascal Siakam scored 19 points, while T.J. McConnell scored 20 points and provided nine assists off the bench.
In the following round, Indiana will play New York, as the Knicks have already eliminated Philadelphia.
After recovering from a right Achilles injury, Damian Lillard scored 28 points and the Bucks' Bobby Portis added 20 points and 15 rebounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP, strained his left calf on April 9 and missed the entire series.