The GIST: After a thrilling first round, the NBA conference semifinals are here with some early upsets already making waves. The competition is heating up.
Eastern Conference: In a nod to the 90s, the NY Knicks and Indiana Pacers will go head-to-head in Game 1 tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET. Jalen Brunson’s tough Knicks team has been leading the way, but can they stop Tyrese Haliburton, the powerhouse player for the Pacers? Stay tuned for the answer.
On the other side, the Cleveland Cavaliers secured their spot in the semis for the first time since LeBron James left in 2018 by beating the Orlando Magic 106-94 in Game 7 yesterday.
Western Conference: Anthony Edwards showed up big with 43 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the defending champion Denver Nuggets in a thrilling Game 1 on Saturday. The Nuggets will look to bounce back and protect their home court tonight at 10 p.m. ET.
Tomorrow at 9:30 p.m. ET, two young stars, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Luka Dončić of the Dallas Mavericks, will go head-to-head. It’s a matchup of two potential MVP candidates in the second round. Exciting stuff!
