NBA Playoff Updates: Latest News and Scores

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch suffered a torn patellar tendon in his right knee after a collision with player Mike Conley during the team’s playoff win over the Phoenix Suns. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter, with Finch being helped off the court and leaving the arena on a cart. Assistant coach Micah Nori took over for the final minutes of the game as Finch received medical attention.

Despite the injury to their coach, the Timberwolves managed to outlast the Suns and complete a sweep of the first-round playoff series. Anthony Edwards led the team with 40 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 points to secure the 122-116 victory. This win marked the franchise’s first playoff series win in 20 years, a significant achievement for the team.

In other playoff action, Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 47 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 97-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, giving them a 3-1 lead in their series. The Los Angeles Clippers evened their series with the Dallas Mavericks at 2-2 after a 116-111 win, with Paul George and James Harden contributing 33 points each.

The Indiana Pacers set a franchise playoff record by making 22 3-pointers in their 126-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, taking a 3-1 lead in their series. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets listed point guard Jamal Murray as questionable for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a strained left calf, putting his availability in jeopardy.