While the Knicks have evened their series and OKC remains undefeated, the Timberwolves are celebrating a costly victory over the Nuggets. Two players have suffered injuries, with one’s season reportedly over.
In Game 4, All-Star Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo had to leave the court prematurely. The Orlando Magic had already taken a 2-1 series lead against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday evening, partly thanks to Franz Wagner.
Here’s the roundup from the night.
Minnesota Timberwolves (3-1) — Denver Nuggets (1-3): 112:96
The Minnesota Timberwolves are close to advancing to the next round after a 112:96 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota now leads the series against the 2023 NBA champions 3-1, but the Timberwolves are now plagued by injury concerns.
While a diagnosis for Edwards, who injured his left knee in the second quarter, is still pending, DiVincenzo’s season is reportedly over, according to reports. The guard is said to have suffered an Achilles tendon tear.
The «Ant-Man» landed awkwardly on a jump and severely hyperextended his knee. He had to be helped off the court by the medical staff.
The top scorer was Ayo Dosunmu with 43 points. No reserve player has scored this many points in the playoffs in 50 years, with the guard having been acquired from Chicago for a second-round pick just a few months ago. Nikola Jokic scored 24 points for the Nuggets.
Atlanta Hawks (2-2) — New York Knicks (2-2): 98:114
The New York Knicks, featuring German basketball professional Ariel Hukporti, have evened their series against the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks won Game 4 with a score of 114:98, leveling the best-of-seven series at 2-2. Hukporti played four minutes and remained scoreless.
The standout player for the Knicks was Karl-Anthony Towns, who achieved a triple-double with 20 points, ten rebounds, and ten assists. «We were aware of the significance of this moment,» Towns said afterward. Game 5 will take place on Wednesday night (2:00 AM CEST) in New York.
Phoenix Suns (0-3) — Oklahoma City Thunder (3-0): 109:121
Oklahoma City Thunder and Isaiah Hartenstein are one step closer to advancing after a 121:109 victory on the road against the Phoenix Suns. The top-seeded team holds a commanding 3-0 lead, needing just one more win to advance to the next round.
The German center collected nine points, three rebounds, and one assist, while superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points.
NBA Playoffs 2026: Matchups and First Round Standings
| Conference | Matchup | Stand |
|---|---|---|
| Western | Thunder (1) — Suns (8) | 3-0 |
| Western | Lakers (4) — Rockets (5) | 3-0 |
| Western | Nuggets (3) — Timberwolves (6) | 1-3 |
| Western | Spurs (2) — Trail Blazers (7) | 2-1 |
| Eastern | Pistons (1) — Magic (8) | 1-2 |
| Eastern | Cavaliers (4) — Raptors (5) | 2-1 |
| Eastern | Knicks (3) — Hawks (6) | 2-2 |
| Eastern | Celtics (2) — Sixers (7) | 2-1 |