Denver still knocked out, New York dreams big
Nba, results
Two games on the night Nba valie for the playoffs and in particular for the conference semifinals that are continuing to provide surprises, both in the West and East. The New York Knicks took advantage of the home court factor in game-1against the Indiana Pacers by imposing 121-117.
At Madison Square Garden, where they will return on Thursday, May 9 at 2:00 a.m. Italian time for Game 2, Jalen Brunson still made the difference with 43 points, with 25 points by Donte DiVincenzo and a double-double by Josh Hart (24 points and 13 rebounds). Unnecessary 23 points by Myles Turner and 19 by Pascal Siakam among the guests.
The Minnesota Timberwolves again surprised the Denver Nuggets in game-2 by 80-106 thus taking themselves to 2-0 in the series thanks to 27 points for Anthony Edwards and 27 points with 12 rebounds by Karl-Anthony Towns decisive in the final. Nikola Jokic (16 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists) came close to a triple-double but it wasnè t enough.
RESULTS OF THE NBA NIGHT
Eastern Conference
New York Knicks-Indiana Pacers 121-117 (Knicks ahead 1-0 in the series)
Western Conference
Denver Nuggets-Minnesota Timberwolves 80-106 (Timberwolves ahead 2-0 in the series)