The GIST: The first round of the NBA Playoffs is almost finished, but the excitement continues as the first conference semi-finals get underway. Love that basketball.
NY Knicks Jalen Brunson proves he’s clutch in the postseason: Despite his team giving up a 24-point lead in the first quarter, NY’s Brunson (41 points) showed resilience and helped his team secure a 118–115 victory last night, closing out the series in six games and earning the Knicks a spot in the second round for the second year in a row. The tough New Yorkers will now face the Indiana Pacers.
Indiana Pacers clinch spot in the semi-finals in six games: Despite the return of injured Milwaukee Buck Damian Lillard, Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers outperformed the Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Bucks last night, working together for a 120–98 win that secured Indy’s first Eastern Conference semi-finals appearance (and playoff series win) since 2014.
Tonight’s Game 6s: The excitement of the first round continues. Watch at 7 p.m. ET to see if the Cleveland Cavaliers (leading 3-2) can finish off the Orlando Magic, while the Dallas Mavericks (up 3-2) aim for one more win to eliminate the struggling LA Clippers at 9 p.m. ET. All basketball, all the time.
