Knicks and Timberwolves advance as 76ers force Game 7
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Updated · Sports Illustrated · May 1
Knicks and Timberwolves advance as 76ers force Game 7
10 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · May 1
New York crushed Atlanta 140-89 in Game 6 after a playoff-record 83-36 halftime lead, while Minnesota beat Denver 110-98 and Philadelphia downed Boston 106-93.
OG Anunoby scored 29 for the Knicks, Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds for the injury-hit Timberwolves, and Tyrese Maxey's 30 points helped Joel Embiid's 19-10-8 line send the series back to Boston.
The Knicks closed out their first-round series 4-2, the Timberwolves eliminated the Nuggets for a second straight year, and the 76ers-Celtics decider is set for Saturday.
How sustainable is the Knicks’ aggressive roster investment after their historic Game 6 win—could financial risks outweigh short-term gains?
With major stars recovering from serious injuries, can the 76ers and Celtics rely on Embiid and Tatum to lead deep playoff runs?
Can the Timberwolves remain contenders if Anthony Edwards’ injury lingers, or will Jaden McDaniels’ breakout reshape their future leadership?