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Here's a recap of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, where the Nuggets and Knicks won 3-2.
In Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series, the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-91 on Tuesday, taking a 3-2 lead over Jalen Brunson, who was playing at the top of his game.
Here's a recap of the NBA playoffs with the Celtics taking a 3-1 lead against the Cavaliers while the Thunder and Mavericks tied 2-2.
The Knicks will make their first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 24 years with a win Friday night in Indianapolis.
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Here's a recap of the NBA playoffs where the Nuggets beat the Timberwolves and the Pacers beat the Knicks.
The Knicks responded strongly to their 32-point loss in Game 4, with Brunson scoring 44 points, providing seven assists, and grabbing four rebounds.
With Josh Hart contributing 11 rebounds (nine defensive), and Isaiah Hartenstein leading the way with 17 rebounds (12 offensive), the Knicks dominated Indiana on the glass.
Nuggets beat Timberwolves
In the Western Conference semifinals, Nikola Jokic led the defending champions with 40 points as the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for the third time in a row.
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Here's a recap of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, where the Nuggets and Knicks won 3-2.
After trailing 2-0 in the series, Denver is now just one victory away from returning to the Western Conference Championship game.
Before the game, Jokic received his third career MVP award and quickly gave another testament to his value.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was held to just 18 points on 5-of-15 shooting as Denver shut him down.
In Sunday's Game 4 loss, the 22-year-old scored 44 points.
Jokic knows there is a tough test ahead of him on Thursday in Minnesota, after being shocked by losses in the first two games of the series.
