The New York Knicks secured a dominant 137-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, extending their historic playoff run with a commanding performance led by Jalen Brunson.
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 on Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and 19 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell added 22 points. The No. 4 seed Cavaliers will face top-seeded Detroit in Game 1 on Tuesday.
Veteran forward Nikolaj Ehlers returns from a lower-body injury for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia Flyers. Ehlers, 30, had 26 goals and 71 points in his first season with Carolina, which earned the East's No. 1 seed. Rookie defenseman Alexander Nikishin remains out with a concussion sustained in Game 4 against Ottawa.
The New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals after a historic 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6. The Knicks set an NBA playoff record with a 47-point halftime lead and secured their largest postseason win in franchise history.
