Jokic's Nuggets eliminated as record-breaking Knicks advance, Sixers force decider
SkimNews Take
The playoff bracket's reshaping highlights the increasingly distributed talent across the league, making upsets more common as top teams face earlier, more formidable challenges.
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- Jokic's Nuggets fell in six games to the Timberwolves, ending their championship hopes.
- Timberwolves clinched the series 4‑2, setting up a Western Conference semifinal versus the San Antonio Spurs.
- Knicks posted a 140‑89 win, the largest playoff margin in franchise history and a 47‑point halftime lead.
- Sixers beat the Celtics 106‑93 to force a winner‑takes‑all Game 7.
- Jaden McDaniels delivered 32 points and 10 rebounds in Minnesota’s clinching victory.
Why it matters: The Nuggets lose a $10 million playoff revenue boost and a championship shot, while the Timberwolves gain that cash and a high‑profile semifinal that can attract sponsors and raise the franchise’s valuation.
