The Mismatch Knicks and Wolves Advance, While the Sixers Force Game 7!
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May 1, 2026 A fast recap of Minnesota’s upset over Denver and how their defense closed out the series. New York’s dominant blowout of Atlanta and what it means for their momentum. Philly forcing a decisive Game 7 in Boston after Embiid’s return. Previews of tight matchups: Raptors-Cavs, Magic-Pistons, and Rockets-Lakers. A look ahead at potential second-round clashes and key injury updates.
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Wolves Won Through Defense Hustle And Rebounding
- The Timberwolves beat Denver despite massive injuries by leaning on defense and effort rather than star power.
- Minnesota dominated boards (50-33), forced turnovers, and had 19 offensive rebounds with McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels and Terrence Shannon stepping up.
Late Shannon Possession Became Wolves' Banner Moment
- David Jacoby joked that Denver's Jokic 'just did not show up' and Chris Vernon countered that Gobert's defense forced a different series script.
- They described Terrence Shannon getting the late possession and scoring the and-one.
Gobert Provided A Third Defensive Strategy Against Jokic
- Rudy Gobert created a unique third option to the usual Jokic defensive choices by physically limiting Jokic without collapsing the defense.
- Gobert's on-ball work let Minnesota avoid over-committing help and forced Jokic to earn everything.