A controversial foul call played a pivotal role in the New York Knicks' win over the Indiana Pacers. Jalen Brunson was on fire, scoring 43 points, making NBA history. Another key call was blown, benefiting the Knicks. A missed call on a deflected pass hurt the Pacers even more.
The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Denver Nuggets without Rudy Gobert in Game 2. The T-Wolves' defense shined, putting the Nuggets in a difficult spot. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns led the way, putting the Nuggets in a tough situation for the series.