NBA Semifinals Takeaways

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Knicks take 2-1 lead into game 4 against Celtics

Takeaways: Nightmare second half for Knicks, who get blown away by Celtics. Game 6 is next

The Knicks had a chance to put the Boston Celtics away and move on in the playoffs, but they couldn’t get it done and suffered a 127-102 blowout loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Wednesday night at TD Garden.

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Celtics-Knicks: 5 takeaways as defending champions keep season alive

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Knicks have defending NBA champion Celtics on brink of elimination after Game 4 win

Warriors, Timberwolves and NBA Conference Finals

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Timberwolves beat Warriors in Game 5 to reach Western Conference finals for 2nd straight year

Anthony Edwards had 22 points and 12 assists for the sixth-seeded Wolves, who will face the Denver-Oklahoma City winner next.

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Timberwolves-Warriors: 5 takeaways as Minnesota returns to West Finals

Hoops Wire on MSN · 13h

Timberwolves bounce Warriors, return to West finals despite being written off after KAT trade

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The Timberwolves’ biggest remaining battle against the Warriors? Complacency

The Minnesota Timberwolves know they are a better team than this Steph Curry-less version of the Golden State Warriors.

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Warriors: Steph Curry’s hamstring will be re-evaluated Saturday before possible Game 6

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Timberwolves aim to maintain urgency with chance to close out Curry-less Warriors

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For Steph Curry’s Warriors, these playoffs are a cruel trick — and he can only watch

A return for Game 5 is not impossible, but it is incredibly unlikely.

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Warriors Announce Major Stephen Curry Update Ahead Of Elimination Game 5

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Warriors' Stephen Curry (hamstring) remains out for must-win Game 5

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2025 NBA playoffs: Conference semifinals takeaways

The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs is here, and our NBA insiders have you covered for every game of the Eastern and Western Conference semifinals. The No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers kicked off the East semis by taking a 2-0 lead over the No.

NBA playoffs results and takeaways: Timberwolves beat Warriors to take series lead, Celtics rout Knicks 115-93

Draymond Green fouled out in the fourth quarter while Anthony Edwards came away with 36 points, four rebounds and four assists.

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Takeaways: Celtics Keep Knicks at Arm’s Length in Game 3 Rout

But they will need him to contribute something to win this series. Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of ...

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OKC Thunder stuns Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets with wild Game 5 comeback | 5 takeaways

The Oklahoma City Thunder launched a late comeback to secure a 112-105 win in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, and it now holds a 3-2 lead in the NBA Playoffs.

NBA playoff takeaways: Warriors beat Timberwolves but lose Steph Curry, Pacers steal Game 2 from Cavs

Darius Garland (toe sprain), De’Andre Hunter (dislocated thumb) and Evan Mobley (ankle injury) were out for the Cavs, and Donovan Mitchell tried to make up for it. The star guard finished with 48 points on 15-of-30 shooting. Max Strus added 23 points (a playoff career high) and Jarrett Allen had 22.

Pacers-Cavaliers: 5 takeaways as Indiana punches ticket to East Finals

Indiana's depth shines through in clincher, Thomas Bryant becomes a force and Donovan Mitchell in disbelief his season is over.