The New York Knicks became the first team to secure a spot in this season’s NBA finals, routing the Philadelphia 76ers 144–114 on their home court at the Wells Fargo Center. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 17 points and 10 assists, while Joel Embiid scored 24 points for Philadelphia in the losing effort.
Elsewhere, the Minnesota Timberwolves evened their series against the San Antonio Spurs with a 114–109 home victory. Anthony Edwards poured in 36 points for Minnesota, while Spurs guard Dylan Harper contributed 24 points and 7 rebounds.
Towns’ all-around performance earned him the honor of being the top player among the early-morning NBA games, as he guided his team to a dominant win that highlighted the Knicks’ depth and defensive intensity.
