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Here is a recap of day 16 of the NBA playoffs as the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets and the Knicks beat the Pacers.
With 27 points apiece from Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the Denver Nuggets and took a commanding 2-0 series lead against the defending NBA champions.
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11:30 - 06.05.2024
NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers beat Magic in Game 7 to set up Celtics clash
Here is a recap of day 15 of the NBA playoffs as the Cavaliers beat the Magic in Game 7 to face the Celtics.
The third-seeded Timberwolves, who won the first two games in Denver, are now firmly in charge of this Western Conference semifinal series after their 106-80 thumping on Monday. They will host the next two games.
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08:40 - 05.05.2024
NBA Playoffs; Anthony Edwards propels Timberwolves to beat Nuggets in Game 1
Here is a recap of day 14 of the NBA playoffs as the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets in Game 1.
By stopping Nikola Jokić and the second-seeded Nuggets' explosive offense, Minnesota advanced to 6-0 in the postseason.
This was accomplished despite the absence of three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, who was attending his child's birth.
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The two-time league MVP Jokic was kept in check, finishing with 16 points on 5 of 13 shots, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Jamal Murray finished with a 3 of 18 shooting percentage, 8 points in 36 minutes, and 13 rebounds.
Brunson propels Knicks to beat Pacers
In the first game of an Eastern Conference semifinal series, the New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 121-117 thanks to a strong fourth-quarter comeback spearheaded by Jalen Brunson, who continued his run of 40-point games.
For the fourth straight postseason game with 40 or more points, Brunson scored 21 points in the fourth quarter and 43 points in total.
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The All-Star guard is only the fourth NBA player to accomplish the accomplishment, and the first since 1993 when Hall of Famer Michael Jordan did so.
With 40.4 seconds remaining, Donte DiVincenzo broke a 115-115 tie with a 3-pointer to give New York a permanent lead. DiVincenzo finished with 25 points.
Though Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton was confined to six points in 36 minutes after being listed as questionable for Game 1 due to back spasms, Siakam finished with 19 points and Myles Turner had 23 for Indiana.
Josh Hart had a fantastic night as well for New York, which will play the second game at home on Wednesday. He finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists.
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