20.05.2024
New York Knicks 109 - 130 Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers set an NBA playoff record by shooting 67.1% from the field, beating the New York Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 10 years. Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points, Myles Turner praised his leadership, and the Pacers had a historic offensive performance on the road at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks, missing key players due to injuries, couldn't keep up with the Pacers' fast-paced style of play that saw them score 39 points in the first quarter and shoot 76.3% in the first half to secure the victory.
Denver Nuggets 90 - 98 Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a stunning 98-90 Game 7 win over the reigning NBA champion Nuggets after overcoming a 20-point deficit thanks in part to a 15-point halftime comeback, marking the largest in Game 7 playoff history. Despite struggling with his shooting, Edwards finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, along with key defensive stops on Jamal Murray. Minnesota advances to the Western Conference finals for the first time in 20 years, facing the Dallas Mavericks next, as the Nuggets became the fifth straight defending champion to fail to reach the conference finals.