NBA playoff winners and losers: Wolves advance, 76ers stay alive, Jaylen Brown and Jamal Murray scuffle
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- Knicks posted a 140‑89 victory, the third‑largest closeout margin, after a 47‑point halftime lead.
- OG Anunoby tallied 29 points on 11‑of‑14 shooting, including four 3‑pointers, fueling the blowout.
- Karl‑Anthony Towns logged a triple‑double (12‑11‑10) to become the second Knicks player with multiple playoff triple‑doubles.
- Wolves upset Denver, ending the series early despite a depleted roster.
- Jaylen Brown was involved in a scuffle after the 76ers’ 106‑93 win that forced a Game 7.
Why it matters: Knicks lock in a semifinals berth with a 51‑point win, boosting New York ticket demand, while Hawks see their playoff run end, slashing Atlanta’s home‑game revenue.
