NBA Game Statistics

The New York Knicks currently hold the best defensive rating of all teams in the 2026 NBA Playoffs at 103.5. The San Antonio Spurs are a close second with a playoff defensive rating of 104.1.

Knicks Playoff Defensive Numbers:
Defensive Rating: 103.5
Offensive Rating: 123.3 (highest of the postseason)
Net Rating: +19.8

Spurs Playoff Defensive Numbers:
Defensive Rating: 104.1
Offensive Rating: 113.7
Net Rating: +9.6

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals after a 104-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Julius Randle led the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards contributed 18 points in the narrow win. The Spurs were led by Dylan Harper's 18 points and a massive defensive effort from Victor Wembanyama, who recorded 11 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 blocks.

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Julius Randle: 21 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast
Anthony Edwards: 18 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast
Jaden McDaniels: 16 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast
Terrence Shannon Jr.: 16 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast
Mike Conley: 12 pts, 2 reb, 6 ast
Naz Reid: 12 pts, 9 reb, 1 ast
Rudy Gobert: 7 pts, 10 reb, 3 ast, 4 stl
Jaylen Clark: 2 pts, 1 reb
Bones Hyland: 0 pts, 1 reb, 2 ast

San Antonio Spurs Stats
Dylan Harper: 18 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast
Stephon Castle: 17 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast
Julian Champagnie: 17 pts, 8 reb, 0 ast
Devin Vassell: 14 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast
Victor Wembanyama: 11 pts, 15 reb, 5 ast, 12 blk
Keldon Johnson: 11 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast
De'Aaron Fox: 10 pts, 3 reb, 6 ast
Harrison Barnes: 2 pts, 4 reb
Luke Kornet: 2 pts, 2 reb

KNICKERBOCKER KNOCKOUT! 🗽🔥

The New York Knicks sent a massive statement to open the Eastern Conference Semifinals, obliterating the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 to take a 1-0 series lead.

Jalen Brunson was the star of the show, torching Philly with 35 points on 12-of-18 shooting in just three quarters of action. The Knicks' offense was unstoppable, shooting 63% from the field and 51% from deep as a team.

OG Anunoby (18 PTS), Karl-Anthony Towns (17 PTS), and Mikal Bridges (17 PTS) provided elite support, while the defense held Joel Embiid to just 14 points on 3-of-11 shooting.

Philly had no answers for the Garden’s energy as New York cruised to a historic 39-point victory. Game 2 stays in NYC!

KNICKERBOCKER KNOCKOUT! 🗽🔥

The New York Knicks sent a loud message to the rest of the league, absolutely dismantling the Philadelphia 76ers by 39 points to take a dominant 1-0 lead in the Semifinals! Behind a masterclass from Jalen Brunson and a team-wide shooting clinic, the Garden was rocking as New York protected home court in historic fashion.

**NEW YORK KNICKS STATS**
Jalen Brunson: 35 Pts, 1 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl
OG Anunoby: 18 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Blk
Karl-Anthony Towns: 17 Pts, 6 Reb, 6 Ast, 2 Blk
Mikal Bridges: 17 Pts, 2 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl
Josh Hart: 8 Pts, 8 Reb, 6 Ast, 3 Stl
Miles McBride: 8 Pts, 2 Ast
Tyler Kolek: 8 Pts, 4 Ast
Ariel Hukporti: 5 Pts, 9 Reb, 2 Blk
Jose Alvarado: 5 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl
Moussa Diawara: 5 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast
Pacome Dadiet: 4 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl
Landry Shamet: 3 Pts, 2 Ast, 1 Stl
Mitchell Robinson: 2 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast
Jordan Clarkson: 2 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Stl

**PHILADELPHIA 76ERS STATS**
Paul George: 17 Pts, 3 Reb, 3 Ast
Joel Embiid: 14 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast
Tyrese Maxey: 13 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast
Kelly Oubre Jr.: 12 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk
V. Edgecombe: 12 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl
Justin Edwards: 8 Pts, 2 Ast
Donte Barlow: 7 Pts, 3 Reb
Trendon Watford**: 5 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl
Quentin Grimes**: 5 Pts, 1 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl
Dalano Terry: 3 Pts, 1 Ast, 1 Stl
Jarace Walker: 2 Pts, 2 Reb
Adem Bona: 0 Pts, 1 Reb
Andre Drummond: 0 Pts, 3 Reb
Johni Broome: 0 Pts, 1 Reb

EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS: #2 NEW YORK KNICKS VS. #3 PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

Key 10 Factors This Game
1. Embiid’s Physicality: How the Knicks’ frontcourt handles Embiid’s gravity and ability to draw fouls.
2. Knicks’ Bench Depth: The high-octane production from Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson
3. The "Grand Theft" Factor: Jose Alvarado’s elite and his potential to disrupt the Sixers' backcourt rhythm.
4. Philly’s Perimeter Threat: The efficiency of Quentin Grimes and Paul George in spacing the floor for Embiid.
5. Rebounding Dominance: Mitchell Robinson and Andre Drummond battling for second-chance opportunities.
6. Maxey’s Transition Speed: Whether the Knicks' transition defense can keep up with Tyrese Maxey’s pace.
7. Brunson’s Playmaking: Jalen Brunson’s ability to navigate Philly’s length and find KAT and Hart in their spots.
8. The "Adem Bona" Energy: The defensive spark and rim protection provided by the Sixers’ young big.
9. Three-Point Volatility: Which team’s supporting cast—Bridges and Shamet for NY or VJ Edgecombe for Philly—hits the timely shots.
10. Tactical Versatility: How Coach Thibodeau and the Sixers' staff adjust to the "small-ball" or "twin-tower" lineups throughout the game.

EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS: #1 DETROIT PISTONS VS. #4 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

Key 10 Factors This Game
1. **Cade’s Orchestration: How well Cunningham manages the Pistons' pace and creates opportunities for Duren and Harris.
2. **Cleveland’s Perimeter Snipers: The efficiency of Sam Merrill and Dean Wade in spacing the floor.
3. **Duren’s Interior Gravity: Duren’s ability to dominate the offensive glass and finish at the rim against Allen and Mobley.
4. Harden’s Playmaking: James Harden’s ability to manipulate the Pistons' defense and find open shooters like Merrill and Strus.
5. Detroit’s Bench Spark: The defensive energy provided by Javonte Green and Isaiah Stewart.
6. Mitchell’s Scoring Bursts: Whether Donovan Mitchell can find his rhythm against the length of Ausar Thompson.
7. The Turnover Battle: Detroit’s young core must maintain discipline against Cleveland’s defensive schemes.
8. Cavs’ Frontcourt Defense: The combined rim protection of Allen and Mobley against Detroit’s aggressive drives.
9. Shooting Consistency: Duncan Robinson’s impact from deep compared to Cleveland's Max Strus.
10. Clutch Ex*****on: Which superstar—Cunningham or Mitchell—can take over in the final two minutes.

WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS: #2 SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS. #6 MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

Key 10 Factors This Game
1. Wemby’s Two-Way Dominance: Wembanyama enters the series with an elite efficiency profile.
2. The "Ant-Man" Factor: Anthony Edwards’ ability to break down the Spurs' perimeter defense and create his own shot in clutch moments.
3. Spurs' Offensive Depth: With players like Dylan Harper performing at an elite level, the Wolves' defense will be stretched thin.
4. Minnesota’s Bench Spark: The production from high-voltage offensive players like Naz Reid and Bones Hyland.
5. Rim Protection Battle: How effectively Gobert can deter Wembanyama and Fox compared to Wembanyama’s presence at the other end.
6. Three-Point Volatility: The shooting consistency of Minnesota’s Donte DiVincenzo and San Antonio’s Julian Champagnie.
7. Veteran Leadership: Mike Conley’s ability to stabilize the young Wolves against the poised ex*****on of the Spurs' rotation.
8. The Turnover War: San Antonio’s discipline in taking care of the ball against Minnesota’s aggressive defensive schemes.
9. Rebounding and Second Chances: Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle’s impact on the offensive glass against the length of the Spurs.
10. Tactical Adjustments: How quickly the coaching staffs react to the unique challenges posed by Wembanyama's height and Edwards' athleticism.

𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦: #𝟭 𝗢𝗞𝗖 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗩𝗦. #𝟰 𝗟𝗔 𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦

>>>𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝟭𝟬 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲
𝟭. 𝗦𝗚𝗔’𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: The ability of Gilgeous-Alexander to navigate the Lakers' defense and finish in the paint.
𝟮. 𝗟𝗲𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: The physical toll of a high-intensity playoff series on the veteran superstar.
𝟯. 𝗢𝗞𝗖’𝘀 𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵: The advantage of a roster filled with players who maintain high offensive ratings while keeping defensive ratings low.
𝟰. 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: The reliance on players like Luke Kennard and Dalton Knecht to space the floor.
𝟱. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Whether the young center can effectively deter rim pressure from the Lakers' frontcourt.
𝟲. 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: The impact of critical role players like Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins, and Austin Reaves.
𝟳. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲: OKC's ability to capitalize on fastbreak opportunities stemming from Lakers' mistakes.
𝟴. 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: The Lakers' reliance on size from Ayton and Jarred Vanderbilt to control the glass.
𝟵. 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆: The influence of the Oklahoma City crowd on the energy of the series.
𝟭𝟬. 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Which team maintains composure during high-pressure possessions in the final minutes.