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Top Seeds Fall: Nuggets and Knicks Pull Stunning Upsets

5/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a thrilling NBA playoff showdown, the Nuggets shocked the top-seeded Thunder with a breathtaking last-second three-pointer from Aaron Gordon, clinching a 121-119 victory. Simultaneously, the Knicks staged an incredible comeback, erasing a 20-point deficit to triumph over the Celtics 108-105 in overtime. With all three top seeds falling in their opening games, doubts linger about their playoff strength.

History

Historical Context

In a stunning NBA playoff twist, the 2023 playoffs mirrored the 1999 season, where the eighth-seeded Knicks shocked the top-seeded Heat. That year, they became the first eighth seed to reach the Finals. Now, the Nuggets and Knicks aim to rewrite history once more.

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Story summary

In a thrilling NBA playoff showdown, the Nuggets shocked the top-seeded Thunder with a breathtaking last-second three-pointer from Aaron Gordon, clinching a 121-119 victory. Simultaneously, the Knicks staged an incredible comeback, erasing a 20-point deficit to triumph over the Celtics 108-105 in overtime. With all three top seeds falling in their opening games, doubts linger about their playoff strength.

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