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Knicks take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Pacers
Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (50-32, second in the Eastern Conference)New York; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Knicks -5.5; over/under is 220EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks lead series 1-0BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Knicks won the last meeting 121-117 on May 6 led by 43 points from Jalen Brunson, while Myles Turner scored 23 p
The Canadian PressEdwards, Towns lead Wolves' 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, overpowered the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in a stunningly efficient 106-80 thrashing of the reigning but reeling NBA champions. “We’ve had some really good defensive efforts this year,” Wolves coach Chris Finch said after his team took a surprising 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. “That has to be right up there with the best of them." The Wolves held Denver to an ugly 29-of-83 shooting nig
Yahoo SportsTimberwolves coach Chris Finch calls Jamal Murray's heat-pack toss on court 'inexcusable and dangerous'
Murray made a bad night on the court worse during a moment of frustration on the bench.
The Canadian PressKnicks win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 43 points, becoming the fourth player in NBA history with four straight 40-point games in the postseason, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-117 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Brunson had 21 in the fourth quarter, rallying the Knicks after they trailed by nine early in the period, and joined Hall of Famers Jerry West, who had six consecutive 40-point games in the postseason, and Michael Jordan and Bernard King