NBA playoff winners and losers: Victor Wembanyama sets record, but offense eludes him, Jalen Brunson dominates
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- Knicks crush the 76ers 137‑98 in Game 1, a 39‑point margin.
- Timberwolves pull a 104‑102 upset over the Spurs as a 9.5‑point underdog.
- Chris Finch deploys a five‑out lineup, fueling a 35‑point fourth‑quarter surge that sealed the win.
- Mike Conley hits four 3‑pointers in 42 seconds, sparking Minnesota's late‑game rally.
Why it matters: New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves each gain a 1‑0 series lead, while Philadelphia 76ers and San Antonio Spurs fall behind, altering playoff trajectories for the rest of the postseason.
