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New York looks to build on its Game 1 performance while Philadelphia searches for answers as Joel Embiid will be out for tonight’s game. In the West, Minnesota and San Antonio continue a physical battle. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle led the way for the Timberwolves in their upset win in Game 1. Can Minnesota pull off a 2-0 lead against the Spurs?
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New York leads 1-0
- Spread: Knicks -7.5
- Moneyline: Knicks -305, 76ers +245
- O/U: 215.5
What to know: The Knicks led by 23 at half, 31 at the end of the third and ended the night with a 39-point victory. Jalen Brunson led the way, scoring 35 on 12-for-18 shooting, and as a team, the Knicks shot 63% from the field and 51% from 3.
New York Knicks – Game 1 Performance
- Jalen Brunson: 35 PTS, 3 AST, 2 STL, 12-18 FG.
- OG Anunoby: 18 PTS, 3 REB, 2-2 3PT, 7-8 FG.
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 3-5 3PT.
Team Stats (Postseason Performance)
- Points Per Game: 120.9 PPG.
- Points Allowed: 99.6 PPG.
Trend Note: New York has carried over dominant momentum from the first round, winning five of its last six games while averaging over 120 points and consistently holding opponents under 100 in blowout victories.
Philadelphia 76ers – Game 1 Performance
- Paul George: 17 PTS, 3 AST, 4-6 3PT, 6-11 FG.
- Joel Embiid: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 8-9 FT.
- Tyrese Maxey: 13 PTS, 2 AST, 7-7 FT.
Team Stats (Postseason Performance)
- Points Per Game: 110.1 PPG.
- Points Allowed: 109.9 PPG.
Trend Note: Philadelphia struggled to maintain that momentum from the first round in the semifinals, coming off a lopsided loss where offensive efficiency dropped significantly.
Minnesota leads 1-0
- Spread: Spurs -9.5
- Moneyline: Spurs -395, Wolves +310
- O/U: 215.5
What to know: They went into San Antonio and won a Game 1 nail-biter, after Anthony Edwards returned from a recent knee injury way earlier than expected. He scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench. Victor Wembanyama managed a triple-double with 11 points, 15 rebounds and an astounding 12 blocks. He shot 5-for-17 from the field, including 0-for-8 from 3.
San Antonio Spurs – Game 1 Performance
- Victor Wembanyama: 11 PTS, 15 REB, 12 BLK, 5 AST.
- Stephon Castle: 17 PTS, 5 AST, 5 REB, 3-5 3PT.
- Dylan Harper: 18 PTS, 4 AST, 4 REB, 7-13 FG.
Team Stats (Postseason Performance)
- Points Per Game: 110.0 PPG.
- Points Allowed: 100.2 PPG.
Trend Note: San Antonio relied on elite interior defense and rim protection from Wembanyama while getting steady scoring contributions from Castle and Harper, but offensive inconsistency showed in a narrow semifinal loss after a strong first-round showing.
Minnesota Timberwolves – Game 1 Performance
- Julius Randle: 21 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST, 8-20 FG.
- Jaden McDaniels: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 7-14 FG.
- Anthony Edwards: 18 PTS, 3 AST, 8-13 FG.
Team Stats (Postseason Performance)
- Points Per Game: 110.9 PPG.
- Points Allowed: 106.7 PPG.
Trend Note: Minnesota has leaned on balanced scoring and interior defense throughout the postseason. The Wolves have held their opponents to 102 points or fewer in four of their seven playoff games this season.
