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The Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t just stay alive to force a Game 7, they put the defending champs in a blender to extend the series. Also, the New York Rangers avoided that same fate with a monster 3rd period. And Malik Nabors is not enough for Daniel Jones and the Giants.

The Boston Celtics started the Donovan Mitchell trade speculation early by dispatching the Cleveland Cavaliers in 5. It wasn’t all rosey for No. 1 seeds as the Dallas Mavericks push the OKC Thunder to the brink of elimination. And are the New Orleans Pelicans just going to take their pick of Atlanta Hawks guards this offseason?

Jalen Brunson has wide shoulders to carry the New York Knicks in Game 5 vs the Indiana Pacers. Also, Caitlin Clark arrived on the WNBA scene and set the wrong kind of record. Plus the Minnesota Timberwolves tried to get back on the defending champs.

The Dallas Mavericks had a shot to put the Oklahoma City Thunder on the ropes in game four. Also, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may be set up to contend for multiple years. And the Detroit Lions have their franchise quarterback in Jared Goff.

Anthony Edwards went off for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the Denver Nuggets had the last laugh and tied the series up at two. Also, the Indiana Pacers absolutely dominated the New York Knicks to even their series. And the Atlanta Hawks, who had a three-percent chance to win the NBA Draft Lottery, secured the No. 1 overall pick.

The Cleveland Cavaliers rocked the Boston Celtics in Game 2 to even the series. After Game 1, you could envision a sweep for the Oklahoma City Thunder, but Luka Doncic would have plenty to say about that. And the Phoenix Suns made the easy decision on Frank Vogel.