ESPN publishes NBA betting tips and DFS picks for Friday semifinals

5 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 8

The guide covers Knicks-76ers and Spurs-Timberwolves Game 3s, with Joel Embiid, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart and Anthony Edwards all listed questionable.
ESPN highlighted Karl-Anthony Towns over 5.5 assists, Embiid over 25.5 points if he plays, and Spurs -4.5, while naming Victor Wembanyama and Towns among top fantasy targets.
New York leads Philadelphia 2-0, while San Antonio and Minnesota are tied 1-1, with Friday's road games seen as pivotal in shaping both conference semifinal series.

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