Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs
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The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets with a 110-98 victory, completing a 4-2 series upset despite missing star player Anthony Edwards. The New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals by dominating the Atlanta Hawks 140-89, marking the largest margin of victory in their playoff history. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 106-93 to force a Game 7 in their series.
- ▪The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 to win their series 4-2, advancing to face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals.
- ▪Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 32 points for the Timberwolves, while Nikola Jokic had 28 points but couldn't prevent Denver's elimination.
- ▪The New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 140-89, setting a franchise record for points and margin of victory in a playoff game.
- ▪OG Anunoby scored 29 points, 26 in the first half, as the Knicks built a record 47-point halftime lead before resting starters.
- ▪The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 106-93 to even their series at 3-3, setting up a decisive Game 7.
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Sport|BasketballTimberwolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffsMeanwhile, Celtics-76ers playoff heads for decisive game seven after Philadelphia beat Boston 106-93.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMinnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels shoots the ball over Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic [Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images via Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff and AFPPublished On 1 May 20261 May 2026The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets while the New York Knicks put on one of the most dominant displays in NBA playoff history, destroying Atlanta to advance, and the surging Sixers beat the visiting Celtics again to force a…
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