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The New York Knicks come in as the favorite after handling the Hawks in the first round. The Philadelphia 76ers completed a 3-1 comeback against the Celtics on Saturday. Will they be rested enough to steal Game 1 in Madison Square Garden?
And out West, San Antonio has a tougher test in this round as they welcome in a tough Timberwolves squad. After an injury in the first round, Anthony Edwards could return to the lineup for Minnesota tonight and be the boost for them to steal Game 1.
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- Spread: Knicks -7.5
- Moneyline: Knicks -290, 76ers +235
- O/U: 213.5
What to know: Wow. The Sixers went down 3-1 against the Celtics, after losing both Games 3 and 4 in Philadelphia. But they were never buried. The Sixers won the final three games of the series — including Games 5 and 7 in Boston — to eliminate the second-seeded Celtics in the first round. Both teams won two games during the regular season on the others’ home floor.
New York Knicks – Top Players & Team Stats
- Jalen Brunson: 26.3 PPG, 6.2 APG, 2.5 RPG.
- OG Anunoby: 21.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.8 SPG.
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 18.7 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 6.0 APG.
Team Stats (Series Performance vs. Atlanta)
- Points Per Game: 116.3 PPG.
- Points Allowed: 97.0 PPG.
Trend Note: Knicks controlled the series defensively, holding Atlanta under 100 points in four of six games.
Philadelphia 76ers – Top Players & Team Stats
- Joel Embiid: 28.0 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 7.0 APG.
- Tyrese Maxey: 26.9 PPG, 6.6 APG, 4.9 RPG.
- Paul George: 17.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 3.0 APG.
Team Stats (Series Performance vs. Boston)
- Points Per Game: 107.4 PPG.
- Points Allowed: 103.4 PPG.
Trend Note: Philadelphia improved after an early blowout loss, leaning heavily on Embiid’s interior dominance and late-series playmaking surge, while Maxey carried consistent high-volume scoring and clutch facilitation to help the 76ers swing momentum and extend the series.
- Spread: Spurs -9.5
- Moneyline: Spurs -345, Wolves +275
- O/U: 220.5
What to know: After beating the Trail Blazers in five games, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs got some rest as they waited for their opponent for the next round. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets in six games, but it wasn’t without a few wounds. Superstar Anthony Edwards missed Game 6 after a knee injury in Game 5. Edwards is a game-time decision for Game 1 tonight. Guard Donte DiVincenzo left earlier in Game 5 after suffering an achilles injury and is out for the rest of the playoffs. Ayo Dosunmo is also dealing with a calf strain and will miss Game 1.
San Antonio Spurs – Top Players & Team Stats
- Victor Wembanyama: 21.0 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 4.0 BPG.
- De’Aaron Fox: 20.2 PPG, 6.8 APG, 4.0 RPG.
- Stephon Castle: 19.8 PPG, 6.0 APG, 4.0 RPG.
Team Stats (Series Performance vs. Portland)
- Points Per Game: 113.0 PPG.
- Points Allowed: 99.4 PPG.
Trend Note: San Antonio won 4 of 5 games, holding Portland under 100 points in three of those wins. The core trio of Wembanyama, Fox, and Castle combined for 61 PPG while anchoring both playmaking and interior defense.
Minnesota Timberwolves – Top Players & Team Stats
- Jaden McDaniels: 17.8 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 2.7 APG.
- Julius Randle: 19.2 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 4.2 APG.
- Anthony Edwards: 18.5 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 3.0 APG.
Team Stats (Series vs. Denver)
- Points Per Game: 112.0 PPG.
- Points Allowed: 107.5 PPG.
Trend Note: In Minnesota’s four wins, they held Denver under 100 points every time.
