15.05.2024
New York Knicks 121 - 91 Indiana Pacers
Jalen Brunson scored 44 points in a dominant performance as the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-91 to take a 3-2 series lead, putting them one win away from the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks bounced back from a blowout loss, with Brunson leading the way alongside contributions from Josh Hart and Deuce McBride. The Pacers struggled, with Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton not able to match the Knicks' intensity. The game featured physical play reminiscent of the 1990s Knicks-Pacers matchups, with multiple technical fouls called. The Knicks have a chance to close out the series in Game 6 and advance to the next round for the first time since 2000.
Denver Nuggets 112 - 97 Minnesota Timberwolves
The Denver Nuggets came back from a 0-2 series deficit to tie it up against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals. Led by Jamal Murray's resurgence and a balanced offensive attack, the Nuggets have regained their championship form. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are struggling to find consistent scoring beyond Anthony Edwards, especially from Karl-Anthony Towns. With Game 5 in Denver, the Nuggets have the opportunity to take the lead in the series and put pressure on Minnesota to avoid elimination in Game 6.