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Knicks and Nuggets Stun Top Seeds With Game 1 Road Wins in NBA Semifinals

New York rallied from a 20-point deficit to defeat Boston in overtime, while Denver edged Oklahoma City with a last-second three-pointer.

New York e Denver, doppio colpo esterno nelle semifinali playoff
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Overview

  • The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 108-105 in overtime at TD Garden, overcoming a 20-point second-half deficit.
  • Mikal Bridges secured the Knicks' win with a clutch basket in the final second of overtime, capping a dramatic comeback.
  • Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 29 points to lead New York, with strong contributions from Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns.
  • The Denver Nuggets edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119, with Aaron Gordon hitting a decisive three-pointer with two seconds left.
  • Nikola Jokić dominated for Denver, posting 42 points and 22 rebounds, as the Nuggets took a 1–0 series lead heading into Game 2 on May 8.