Game RecapsTuesday, May 5, 2026

The Knicks continued their historic run since trailing in their first round series, beating the 76ers by nearly 40 points in Game 1 on Monday.

Despite a late scare, the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for the win, 104-102, against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round face-off in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Monday. The Spurs had the chance to steal the win, but Julian Champagnie missed his three-pointer at the buzzer. The breaks of […] The post Watch Anthony Edwards’ blatant travel that refs crucially missed in Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers took an embarrassing Game 1 loss Monday to start round two of the NBA Playoffs. The New York Knicks played far more superior in their 137-98 rout. Except 76ers star Joel Embiid ended up addressing possible “dirty” play out of Mikal Bridges. Embiid took this shot to the ribs during a designed […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid addresses Mikal Bridges’ possible ‘dirty’ play appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers are licking their wounds after they absorbed a 39-point beatdown against the New York Knicks, 137-98, in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Monday. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, banked on a scoring surge in the second quarter, 41-26, to break the game […] The post 76ers’ Paul George goes NSFW to explain Game 1 troubles vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse addressed his early “Hack‑a‑Mitch” strategy following the team’s Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night, confirming the decision was an attempt to disrupt New York’s early momentum. The intentional fouling of center Mitchell Robinson became a major topic of discussion, with video of his comments […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse speaks up on Game 1 tactic vs Knicks that did not matter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves need Anthony Edwards healthy if they’re going to take down the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA playoffs. They got their guy back for Game 1 to everyone’s surprise, but could it be a mistake? Edwards was made available for Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Spurs on […] The post Anthony Edwards suffers injury scare in Game 1 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It is good to see that nothing has changed with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards in his return from a leg injury. Especially with his trash-talking. Edwards missed their last three games against the Denver Nuggets in the first round, and now that he is back in action, he is eager to beat the San […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards taunts Spurs bench in return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves held on to steal Game 1 over the favored Spurs despite a record night from Victor Wembanyama.

Plus, Anthony Edwards returns in surprise as Wolves overcome Victor Wembanyama's 12 blocks

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama lamented what he described as energy mismanagement for ruining a historic defensive performance in which he had a playoff-record 12 blocks in a triple-double that came in a losing Game 1 effort against the Timberwolves.

A defensive clinic marred by lackluster offense

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 137-98 Game 1 decimation of the 76ers on Monday night at the Garden.

The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night. The Knicks became the first team in NBA history to win three straight postseason games by at least 25 points. Jalen Brunson scored 35 points in the win, with OG Anunoby adding 18 points. Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges both had 17. "We're playing well, but it doesn't mean anything if we can't find a way to get three more wins," Towns said after the game. "So, we've j...

The Knicks have now played 16 straight quarters in which they’ve looked basically untouchable, outscoring the Hawks and now the Sixers in Game 1 to a degree that is literally unmatched in NBA postseason history.

The Spurs open the second round against the tough Timberwolves

But as usual, he did just about everything else.

It didn’t end up mattering in a blowout, but it’s something worth monitoring going forward.

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Nigeria's D'Tigress rounded up their historic three-game WNBA Tour suffering what, on the face of it, was a devastating set of three defeats. But it was less about winning and more about measuring themselves team against top competition.

The Minnesota Timberwolves escaped San Antonio with a Game 1 victory on Monday night, just three days after taking down the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 back at home. Anthony Edwards returned from a nine-day absence due to a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee, helping his Wolves steal Game 1. Edwards finished […] The post Why Anthony Edwards is ‘disappointed’ after Game 1 win vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It did not take long for Jalen Brunson to remind everyone that he is not fooling around, as the New York Knicks hosted the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Monday in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs. Brunson came out firing on all cylinders, with the 76ers having trouble preventing […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson nearly breaks own record in stunning start vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It was a close, hard fought game throughout, but a poor shooting night from their stars doomed the Spurs.

Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Spurs -9.5; over/under is 215.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Timberwolves lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Timberwolves won the last meeting 104-102 on Tuesday, led by 21 points from Julius Randle...

Paul George found a rhythm, but nothing else went right for the Sixers.

The Sixers looked like a team that played a Game 7 two days ago.

A record-setting night in all the wrong ways for the Sixers in a brutal Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks.

Victor Wembanyama only needed three quarters to match the NBA's single-game playoff blocks record on Monday night.

For Victor Wembanyama, the 2026 NBA Playoffs are a collection of firsts. Add another one to the list.

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