Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson lead their teams to significant victories in the NBA conference semi-finals, boosting their chances for further success in the playoffs.
Anthony Edwards scored 27 points leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a decisive 106-80 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The game, which forms part of the Western Conference semi-final series, saw the Timberwolves dominate despite the absence of Rudy Gobert, a key defensive player. Karl-Anthony Towns also played a significant role in the victory. The Timberwolves managed to effectively limit the impact of the Nuggets’ notable players, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic.
In a separate event, Jalen Brunson scored 43 points in the New York Knicks’ 121-117 win against the Indiana Pacers. The game occurred in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. This marks Brunson’s fourth consecutive game scoring at least 40 points, a rare achievement in NBA playoff history. Teammates DiVincenzo and Hart also contributed significantly to the victory which was secured after a competitive fourth quarter.
Both the Timberwolves and Knicks are set to continue their pursuits in their respective conference semi-final series, with the Timberwolves returning to Minneapolis and the Knicks building on their current momentum.
