CJ McCollum scored six of his game-high 32 factors within the last two-plus minutes Monday night time for the visiting Atlanta Hawks, which stormed again from an eight-point deficit within the final 5 minutes to stun the New York Knicks 107-106 in Recreation 2 of an Jap Convention first-round collection.
The Hawks ended on a 15-6 run to even the best-of-seven collection at a recreation apiece.
McCollum missed two free throws with 5.6 seconds left. The Knicks had a timeout left, however they pushed the ball up the court docket and Josh Hart dished to Mikal Bridges, who missed a 12-foot try for the win from the left wing as time expired.
Jonathan Kuminga had 19 factors off the bench for the Hawks whereas Jalen Johnson (17 factors) and Onyeka Okongwu (15 factors) additionally acquired into double figures. Jalen Brunson scored 29 factors for the Knicks. Hart recorded 15 factors and 13 rebounds, whereas Karl-Anthony Cities had 18 factors.
Cavaliers 115, Raptors 105
Donovan Mitchell scored 9 of his 30 factors within the fourth quarter and James Harden had 28 factors, lifting Cleveland over visiting Toronto for a 2-0 lead of their Jap Convention first-round collection.
The Cavaliers beat Toronto for the twelfth straight time within the playoffs, tying the NBA file for consecutive playoff wins over a single opponent. Mitchell added seven boards and 5 assists, whereas Harden additionally had 5 steals and 4 assists. Evan Mobley had 25 factors and eight rebounds.
Scottie Barnes scored a playoff career-high 26 factors for the Raptors, who by no means led.
Timberwolves 119, Nuggets 114
Anthony Edwards posted 30 factors and 10 rebounds, Donte DiVincenzo hit a clutch 3-pointer with 1:05 left, and visiting Minnesota rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat Denver in Recreation 2 to stage their playoff collection.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards posted 30 factors and 10 rebounds within the workforce’s win over the Denver Nuggets.
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards posted 30 factors and 10 rebounds within the workforce’s win over the Denver Nuggets.
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Julius Randle had 24 factors and 9 rebounds and hit two free throws with 18.8 seconds left to assist Minnesota even the Western Convention quarterfinal matchup. DiVincenzo completed with 16 factors and Jaden McDaniels had 14 factors.
Jamal Murray had 30 factors for the second straight recreation, and Nikola Jokic added 24 factors, 15 rebounds and eight assists for Denver, which misplaced for the primary time since March 18.
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