NBA Playoff Drama As Knicks Shock Celtics, Jokic Outduels SGA - Rest, Rust & Recovery Headline Tonight

Last Night’s NBA Playoff Highlights

New York Knicks 108, Boston Celtics 105 (OT) – Game 1, Eastern Conference Semifinals

The New York Knicks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Boston Celtics in overtime to go up 1-0 in the series. Trailing by 20 points in the second half, the Knicks rallied behind OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson each putting up 29 points. Mikal Bridges' crucial defensive play also played a huge part including a game-sealing steal in the final seconds. While Karl-Anthony Towns added 13 rebounds and 14 points of his own to push the Knicks ahead. 

The Celtics also displayed a historically poor shooting night from 3 setting records in most threes attempted in a Playoff Game at 60, and the most misses from three in NBA Playoff history with 45! Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown who each had 23 points will look to even the series on Wednesday in Game 2.

Denver Nuggets 121, Oklahoma City Thunder 119 – Game 1, Western Conference Semifinals

The Denver Nuggets took a 1-0 series led as they edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling Game 1 victory. Nikola Jokić led the way with 42 points, 6 assists, and 22 rebounds in 42 minutes, while Jamal Murray contributed 21 points. Aaron Gordon helped the Nuggets take away OKC's homecourt advantage with 22 points and 14 rebounds, including the game-winning three-pointer. Gordon's becoming used to last second game winners this postseason after he Won Game 4 in the first round with his put back slam as time expired.  

Jokic's biggest rival for this year's MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stat line read 33 points, 8 assists, and 10 rebounds in 40 minutes. This series could truly be a fight for the MVP as Game 2 tips on Wednesday with highly anticipated stat lines from the two front runners.

Tonight’s Games – May 6, 2025

Indiana Pacers @ Cleveland Cavaliers – Game 2, Eastern Conference Semifinals – 4:00 PM PT

The Indiana Pacers aim to build on their 1-0 series led against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 23 and 22 points, respectively, in the opener. The Cavaliers have a bag of injuries to Evan Mobley, De'Andre Hunter, and Darius Garland who are all listed as game time decisions on the injury report. This will leave Cleveland with an up hill battle as they look to bounce back and even the series on their home court.

Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota Timberwolves – Game 1, Western Conference Semifinals – 6:30 PM PT

The Golden State Warriors, fresh off a Sunday night Game 7 win over the Houston Rockets, will look to stay hot as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals. The Timberwolves on the other hand, are well rested and haven't seen the court since last Wednesday (4/30) when they wrapped up their 5 game series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rest vs Rust theory will come into play as Minnesota will look to defend their home court in Game 1. ​

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