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The Pistons might not be in the Eastern Conference semifinals without Daniss Jenkins.

The Pistons might not be in the Eastern Conference semifinals without Daniss Jenkins.

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.