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Knicks Rout 76ers as Timberwolves Edge Spurs to Open Round 2

Quick turnarounds and injuries are already tilting the second round.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 25: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to an apparent injury against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter of Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on April 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MAY 04: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves works against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Frost Bank Center on May 04, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

Overview

  • New York blasted Philadelphia 137-98 on Monday behind Jalen Brunson’s 35 points as the Knicks shot 63% from the field and 51% from three.
  • Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were held to a combined 27 points on 6-for-20 shooting in the loss after Philadelphia’s seven-game win over Boston ended Saturday.
  • Minnesota beat San Antonio 104-102 on Monday with Anthony Edwards returning from a knee issue to score 18 points in his first game since the first round.
  • Victor Wembanyama set a postseason single-game record with 12 blocks and added 15 rebounds, but the Spurs missed a potential game-winning buzzer-beater.
  • The Knicks and Timberwolves lead their series 1-0, with both matchups set to resume Wednesday as rotations and recovery plans become key storylines.