NBA Recap: May 5–11, 2025
May 5, 2025 (Monday)
Knicks Steal Game 1 in Boston: The New York Knicks edged out the Boston Celtics 108–105 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 28 points, while Julius Randle added 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Nuggets Take Game 1 Over Thunder: The Denver Nuggets secured a 121–119 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Nikola Jokić recorded a triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.
May 6, 2025 (Tuesday)
Pacers Win Thriller Against Cavaliers: The Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 120–119 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 26 points and 9 assists.YouTube
Warriors Dominate Timberwolves in Game 1: The Golden State Warriors took a 1–0 series lead with a 99–88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Stephen Curry scored 34 points, while Klay Thompson added 22.
May 7, 2025 (Wednesday)
Knicks Rally for Game 2 Victory: The Knicks came back from a 20-point deficit to defeat the Celtics 91–90, taking a 2–0 series lead. Jalen Brunson’s clutch free throws and Mikal Bridges’ game-winning steal sealed the win. Posting and Toasting
Thunder Bounce Back with Blowout Win: The Oklahoma City Thunder evened their series with the Nuggets at 1–1, delivering a dominant 149–106 victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points and 8 assists.
May 8, 2025 (Thursday)
Timberwolves Even Series with Warriors: The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 117–93 in Game 2, tying the series 1–1. Anthony Edwards scored 28 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 24 points and 12 rebounds.
May 9, 2025 (Friday)
Cavaliers Respond with Game 2 Win: The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back to defeat the Pacers 126–104, leveling their series at 1–1. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 32 points and 7 assists.
Nuggets Regain Series Lead: The Denver Nuggets took a 2–1 series lead over the Thunder with a 113–104 victory. Michael Porter Jr. scored 27 points, while Nikola Jokić added 25 points and 11 rebounds.
May 10, 2025 (Saturday)
Celtics Take Game 3 in New York: The Boston Celtics defeated the Knicks 115–93 in Game 3, cutting the series deficit to 2–1. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points and 9 rebounds.
Timberwolves Edge Warriors in Game 3: The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 102–97 win over the Warriors, taking a 2–1 series lead. Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, and Julius Randle recorded a triple-double with 24 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds. ESPN.com
May 11, 2025 (Sunday)
Thunder Tie Series with Nuggets: The Oklahoma City Thunder evened their series with the Nuggets at 2–2, winning 92–87. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 28 points and 6 assists.
Pacers Take Series Lead Over Cavaliers: The Indiana Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 129–109 in Game 3, taking a 2–1 series lead. Tyrese Haliburton had a standout performance with 31 points and 11 assists.
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