NBA Playoffs See Bridges Over Boston Again & Thunder Even Series As Tonight The Warriors Look For Gap
- Pre Game Sports
- May 8
- 2 min read
Last Night’s NBA Playoff Highlights
New York Knicks 91, Boston Celtics 90 – Game 2
The New York Knicks staged another dramatic comeback to defeat the Boston Celtics 91-90, taking a 2-0 series lead. Trailing by 20 points for the second game in a row, the Knicks surged in the fourth quarter, with Mikal Bridges scoring all 14 of his points in the final period and securing the win with yet another game-clinching steal. This is Bridges' 2nd last second steal to secure the game in the series, proving him to be a name to watch in Game 3 on Saturday when the Knicks take it back to Madison Square Garden.
Oklahoma City Thunder 149, Denver Nuggets 106 – Game 2
The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back with a commanding 149-106 victory over the Denver Nuggets, tying the series at 1-1. In the battle for the MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shown bright leading the Thunder with 34 points, 4 rebound, and 8 assists in only 30 minutes as Nikola Jokic didn't meet the bell tonight posting only a 17 point, 8 rebound, 6 assist stat line.
This evens the series MVP battle as each player has led their team to a victory. In Game 2 the Thunder were even able to tie the league record in scoring during any half of a playoff game at 87 first half points.
Tonight's Game – May 8, 2025
Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota Timberwolves Game 2 – 6:30 PM PT
The Golden State Warriors aim to extend their 1-0 series lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, they will be without Stephen Curry, who is reportedly sidelined for a week due to a hamstring injury. The Timberwolves look to capitalize on Curry's absence and even the series on their home court.
Pregame Sports Bar Crawl: Las Vegas Edition
Experience the NBA Playoffs like never before with our Pregame Sports pub crawl in Las Vegas! Join fellow basketball fans for exclusive drink specials at some of the city's top sports bars. It's the ultimate way to gear up for game night. Stay tuned for upcoming events and details!
