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The Canadian PressWolves bring 2-0 lead on Nuggets into wild night at Target Center. Knicks, up 2-0, brace for Pacers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the surprise hit of the NBA playoffs, winning their first six games behind a dominant defense, clutch performances from superstar Anthony Edwards and enviable depth to fuel a relentless approach. They did the hard part by taking the first two games of their Western Conference semifinal series in Denver from the defending champion Nuggets in commanding fashion. Now they get to take the court in front of their own crowd. Game 3 is on Friday n
The Canadian PressOG Anunoby won't play and Jalen Brunson is questionable for the Knicks in Game 3 against the Pacers
NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby won't play for the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday night because of a strained left hamstring, while Jalen Brunson is questionable with his sore right foot. Brunson returned from his injury after missing the second quarter to lead the Knicks to a 130-121 victory on Wednesday for a 2-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers. But Anunoby was hurt in the second half after scoring a career playoff-high 28 points, leaving the Knicks' injury-deple
The Canadian PressCavaliers' Jarrett Allen out for Game 2 against Celtics with bruised ribs
BOSTON (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without center Jarrett Allen for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday as he continues to deal with bruised ribs. Allen is missing his fifth consecutive game. He hasn't played since Game 4 of the Cavaliers' first-round series against the Orlando Magic. Evan Mobley will start again at center. Dean Wade had previously been ruled out with a sprained right knee. Allen has averaged 17 points and 13.8 rebounds in four games this postseason. ___ AP
Yahoo SportsNBA playoffs: Knicks rule OG Anunoby out for Game 3 vs. Pacers with hamstring injury
Jalen Brunson is considered questionable for Friday’s game in Indianapolis.