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Knicks Take 2-0 Semifinal Lead as Brunson Scores 26

5/9/2026

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Knicks Lead

The New York Knicks lead the semifinals 2-0 after a 108-102 win in which guard Jalen Brunson scored 26 points.
Forward OG Anunoby left Game 2 with a strained hamstring and is listed as questionable for Game 3.
Center Joel Embiid is listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain and right hip soreness.
Betting lines list the 76ers at –1.5, Knicks +105, 213.5, and Spurs at –4.5, 216.5 versus the Timberwolves.

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NBA Media Rights

The NBA’s new media rights assign early-round games to ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock and Prime Video, with the Play-In on Prime.
ABC retains exclusive coverage of the Finals.
NBC will broadcast Conference Semifinals on its network and stream them on Peacock.
LeBron James became the first player to reach 300 playoff games during the Thunder-Lakers series.
Chet Holmgren posted 22 points, including his first career three-pointers, for the Thunder.

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Knicks Lead

The New York Knicks lead the semifinals 2-0 after a 108-102 win in which guard Jalen Brunson scored 26 points.
Forward OG Anunoby left Game 2 with a strained hamstring and is listed as questionable for Game 3.
Center Joel Embiid is listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain and right hip soreness.
Betting lines list the 76ers at –1.5, Knicks +105, 213.5, and Spurs at –4.5, 216.5 versus the Timberwolves.

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