In a thrilling playoff game on Tuesday night, the Timberwolves led by Anthony Edwards’ 15 points and Jaden McDaniels’ career-high 25 points, defeated the Suns 105-93, securing a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
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Grayson Allen aggravated his sprained right ankle, forcing him out of Game 2. The Suns offense struggled, with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal all shooting below 50%. Minnesota’s defense, led by Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert, was relentless, and the crowd fueled the Wolves’ offensive surge. Despite some questionable calls, coach Frank Vogel maintained that the Timberwolves deserved the win.
Dallas Mavericks’ Tim Hardaway Jr. exited Tuesday night’s first-round playoff game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a right ankle sprain and was ruled out for the second half. Hardaway’s injury occurred when the guard/forward attempted a three-pointer with 6:07 remaining in the first half while being tightly defended by Paul George. After landing awkwardly, Hardaway departed with 5:49 left in the half. In six minutes off the bench, Hardaway did not score, registering only one shot attempt – the three-point attempt that led to his injury. The 32-year-old averaged 14.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 79 regular-season games, primarily coming off the bench. In Game 1 of the series against the Clippers on Sunday, Hardaway contributed six points and three rebounds in 16 minutes.
Jaden McDaniels led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoff series, dominating on both ends of the floor with 25 points and strong defense. McDaniels’ performance in Game 2 highlights his growing offensive abilities, complementing his already impressive defensive presence. He has emerged as a key contributor alongside Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, giving the Timberwolves a dynamic and dangerous lineup.
Pascal Siakam erupted for 37 points as the Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 125-108 on Tuesday night, leveling their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at 1-1. The Pacers, who had endured a 10-game playoff losing streak, matched the Bucks’ fiery start led by Damian Lillard’s 26 first-half points, but maintained their composure and executed their game plan in the second half.
Pascal Siakam scored 37 points as the Indiana Pacers overcame a strong performance from Damian Lillard to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-108, tying their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece. Siakam, who won an NBA title with Toronto in 2019, led the Pacers with 16-of-23 shooting, 11 rebounds, and six assists. Myles Turner added 22 points, Andrew Nembhard contributed 20, and Tyrese Haliburton had 12 points and 12 assists. Despite a strong first half from Lillard, who scored 26 points by halftime and finished with 34, the Bucks were unable to keep up with the Pacers’ balanced scoring attack. Milwaukee missed the presence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who sat out due to a strained left calf. The series now moves to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Friday.
The Indiana Pacers came out strong in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, winning 125-108 at Fiserv Forum. The Pacers, who had the best offense in the NBA during the regular season, got rolling and the Bucks, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo (lower leg strain), couldn’t keep up. Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers with 37 points, while Pascal Siakam added 26 points and 11 rebounds. The Bucks were led by Khris Middleton, who had 25 points. Game 3 of the series is scheduled for Friday at Indiana.
Despite Jalen Brunson’s shooting struggles in the first two playoff games against the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks have found ways to win. Brunson is shooting just 16 of 55 from the field and 2 of 12 from three-point range, but the Knicks have still managed to take a 2-0 series lead. The Sixers have been able to effectively double-team Brunson in the paint, resulting in his efficiency on the court dropping significantly. His three-point shooting has also been stunted by Kelly Oubre Jr. and Tobias Harris, who are both over 6 feet 8 inches tall compared to Brunson’s 6-foot-2 frame. However, the Knicks have found other ways to score, and Brunson has still been effective in his stop-and-pop game around the baseline.
The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, taking a commanding 2-0 lead. Jaden McDaniels led the Timberwolves with a career-best 25 points, while Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert added 18 points each. The Timberwolves’ defense once again proved to be a major factor, holding the Suns to just 35% shooting from the field. Devin Booker led the Suns with 20 points, but was held to just 8-of-22 shooting. Kevin Durant added 18 points and Eric Gordon had 15, but the Suns’ high-powered offense struggled to find its rhythm against the Timberwolves’ stingy defense.
Jaden McDaniels led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference first-round series on Tuesday night, scoring 25 points and anchoring a strong defensive performance. The Timberwolves held the Suns’ high-powered offense to just 93 points, while McDaniels, Mike Conley, and Rudy Gobert combined for 61 points to lead the way offensively.