NBA Playoff Thursday Recap

The 1st round of the NBA playoffs is nearing its end as two more teams were able to close out their series. All that is left is the 4-5 matchups in both the East (Cavs v Magic) and the West (Mavs v Clippers).

MAIN MATCHUP
KNICKS @ 76ERS
FINAL SCORE NYK 118 PHI 115

The New York Knicks are on to the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs after a 3-point win on the road. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks down the stretch with clutch buckets and assists. Role players stepped up as well, with every starter scoring double digits. Contrary to that, The 76ers lacked big contributions from starters, with multiple players having 0-point performances. Joel Embiid did his best injured, scoring 39.

The Knicks will take on the Pacers in the 2nd round on Monday, May 6th, 6:30 PM PST.

SECONDARY MATCHUP
BUCKS @ PACERS
FINAL SCORE MIL 98 IND 120

The Pacers stormed away from the Bucks at home with a 20-point win. Without Giannis, the Pacers were too much for the Bucks to withstand. The Pacers got contributions up and down the roster, namely TJ McConnell and Obi Toppin who scored 20 points off the bench.

The Knicks will take on the Pacers in the 2nd round on Monday, May 6th, 6:30 PM PST