The second round of the NBA playoffs kicks off on the night of May 5, featuring four intense matchups. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder face the Los Angeles Lakers, while the San Antonio Spurs take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the East, the Detroit Pistons battle the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the New York Knicks clash with the Philadelphia 76ers. This text-based live broadcast keeps you updated with all key moments and developments.
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Here is the updated playoff bracket and results from the quarterfinals (Game 4):
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks (May 10, completed 114:144)
76ers leading scorers: Embiid 24, Maxey 17, Oubre 10, Terry 9, Edwards 8, Edgecombe 8, George 7, Broom 7, Bona 7, Grimes 6, Barlow 5, Drummond 4, Watford 2, Lowry, Walker
Knicks leading scorers: McBride 25, Brunson 22, Hart 17, Towns 17, Bridges 12, Shamet 12, Clarkson 7, Alvarado 7, Robinson 6, Dadiet 5, Sohan 5, Hukporti 5, Kolek 4, Diawara
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs (May 11, completed 114:109)
Timberwolves leading scorers: Edwards 36, Reid 15, McDaniels 14, Randle 12, Gobert 11, Dosunmu 10, Shannon 8, Conley 8, Phillips, Ingles, Hyland, Anderson, Beranger, Clark
Spurs leading scorers: Harper 24, Fox 24, Castle 20, Vassell 14, Champagnie 8, Cornet 7, Wembanyama 4, Johnson 4, Bryant 2, Barnes 2, McLaughlin, Olynyk, Biyombo, Plumlee, Waters III
In the fourth game of the series between San Antonio and Minnesota, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter after a foul. According to ClutchPoints, the Spurs do not expect an additional suspension for Wembanyama following his elbow strike to Naz Reid. The NBA will review the incident on Monday.
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson commented on the ejection: “I just think that with the physicality he’s facing, at some point you have to defend yourself. At some point, he has to be protected, and if not, he’ll have to do it himself.”
The first round concluded with the Knicks becoming the first semifinalist. Victor Wembanyama also set an incredible record, and Anthony Edwards returned to action.
For full first-round highlights, check the previous coverage.
