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The New York Knicks couldn't contain the Boston Celtics' outside shooting in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal set.
Two long-suffering NBA franchises can secure conference title spots with Game 5 wins Wednesday, although only Minnesota is favored.
NBA playoffs are now down to six teams as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors have now been eliminated in the conference semifinals.
The Knicks went all-in this past offseason by adding Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges. Brunson, Towns, Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are all under contract for at least next season, so the team should look very similar moving forward.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to win the NBA title heading into the postseason. Here is the odds breakdown for every series.
Many at ESPN haven't exactly had the most faith in the New York Knicks this postseason, including Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem. So naturally, many Knicks fan
Despite being knocked out of the playoffs in the first round for the third consecutive season, Antetokounmpo is still at the top of his game. He averaged 30.9 points per game in the regular season and looked even better in the playoffs, averaging 33 points and 15.4 rebounds per game.
The New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics with Jalen Brunson leading the offense. He delivered an outstanding performance and drove the team forward. As a result, Brunson broke a playoff record previously held by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.