The GIST: Sorry to the aurora borealis, but the conference semis this weekend stole the show with electrifying games in both the East and West. Shine bright, shine far.
Indiana Pacers dominate NY Knicks to even series: Taking advantage of the Knicks’ injuries, the Pacers cruised to a 121-89 victory in Game 4, led by six players scoring in double digits. The series now heads back to NY for Game 5 tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET.
Denver Nuggets rally against Minnesota Timberwolves: With Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater and Aaron Gordon’s stellar performance, the Nuggets showcased their championship pedigree in a 115-107 win in Game 4, tying the series before returning to Denver tomorrow at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Tonight’s Game 4s: The Boston Celtics (up 2-1) fended off Donovan Mitchell in a 106-93 win on Saturday, regaining control of the series and handing the Cleveland Cavaliers their first home loss of the playoffs. With injuries hampering the Cavs, tune in at 7 p.m. ET to see if Jayson Tatum can continue his hot streak.
The Dallas Mavericks (up 2-1) are causing chaos by defeating the Western Conference’s top seed, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in back-to-back games. Despite Luka Dončić playing through injuries, P.J. Washington stepped up with five three-pointers in Saturday’s victory. Dallas aims to take a 3-1 lead at home tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET.
