Knicks and Timberwolves win Game 1s as Wembanyama sets playoff blocks record
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Updated · CBS Sports · May 5
Knicks and Timberwolves win Game 1s as Wembanyama sets playoff blocks record
17 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · May 5
New York crushed Philadelphia 137-98 behind Jalen Brunson's 35 points, while Minnesota upset San Antonio 104-102 despite Wembanyama's 11-point, 15-rebound, 12-block triple-double.
Wembanyama became the third player with a postseason triple-double including blocks, but missed all eight three-point attempts as Minnesota's fourth-quarter five-out approach helped steal home-court advantage.
The Knicks' balanced attack and defense limited Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to 6-of-20 shooting combined, putting both conference semi-final favourites under early pressure.
How did Anthony Edwards' rapid recovery and bench role impact the Timberwolves' strategy and momentum in their close win?
Can Victor Wembanyama continue his record-breaking defensive dominance and lead the Spurs to victory in Game 2 despite offensive struggles?