NBA Playoffs: Nuggets and Knicks win

Here is a recap of the 2024 NBA Playoffs as the Nuggets and Knicks take a 3-2 series win.

NBA Playoffs: Nuggets and Knicks win

Tosin Abayomi 10:20 - 15.05.2024

Here is a recap of the 2024 NBA Playoffs as the Nuggets and Knicks take a 3-2 series win.

In Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series, the New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 121-91 on Tuesday, led 3-2 by Jalen Brunson, who was playing at his peak.

The Knicks will make their first trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 24 years with a victory on Friday night in Indianapolis.

The Knicks responded forcefully to their 32-point loss in Game 4, as Brunson scored 44 points, dished out seven assists, and pulled down four rebounds.

With Josh Hart contributing 11 rebounds (nine defensive), and Isaiah Hartenstein leading the way with 17 rebounds (12 offensive), the Knicks dominated Indiana on the glass.

Nuggets beat Timberwolves

In the Western Conference semifinal, Nikola Jokic led the reigning champs with 40 points as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves for the third time in a row.

Here is a recap of the 2024 NBA Playoffs as the Nuggets and Knicks take a 3-2 series win.
Here is a recap of the 2024 NBA Playoffs as the Nuggets and Knicks take a 3-2 series win.

After falling behind 2-0 in the series, Denver is now only one victory away from making it back to the Western Conference championship game.

Before the game, Jokic received his third career Most Valuable Player of the Year award and promptly gave another testament to his worth.

Anthony Edwards, the star of the Timberwolves, was held to just 18 points on 5-of-15 shooting as Denver managed to silence him.

In the Game Four defeat on Sunday, the 22-year-old scored 44 points.

Jokic understands that a difficult test is in store for him on Thursday in Minnesota, though, having been shocked by the series' first two games' defeat.

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