On day 16 of the ongoing NBA playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks celebrated victories in their respective matchups.
The Minnesota Timberwolves asserted their dominance over the Denver Nuggets, securing a commanding 2-0 series lead with a resounding 106-80 triumph.
To secure the win, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns led the charge with impressive 27-point performances each.
Despite missing the service of Rudy Gobert, the Timberwolves effectively contained Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets’ offense, maintaining their flawless 6-0 postseason record.
NEW YORK KNICKS DOWN INDIANA PACERS 121-117 IN EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIS
In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the New York Knicks staged a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Indiana Pacers 121-117.
Jalen Brunson continued his outstanding postseason run with an impressive 43-point performance, including 21 points in the decisive fourth quarter.
Brunson’s remarkable achievement marked his fourth consecutive game with 40 or more points, a feat accomplished by only a select few NBA players, with Michael Jordan being the last to achieve it in 1993.
Donte DiVincenzo’s crucial 3-pointer with 40.4 seconds remaining sealed the victory for the Knicks, breaking a tie and securing a permanent lead.
Despite commendable efforts from Pacers’ players like Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner, the Knicks held on for the win.
With the series now 1-0 in favor of the Knicks, both teams are poised to maintain their momentum as they head into the next games of the playoffs.
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