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NEW YORK @ INDIANA
EASTERN CONFERENCE 2ND ROUND – GAME 3
NEW YORK LEAD 2-0
TEAM TRENDS
- The Pacers have won 8 straight home games.
- The last 7 Pacers home games have gone Overs.
- The Pacers have covered 10 of their last 11 games after a loss.
- The Pacers have won the first half in their last 6 games against the Knicks.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| IND | 47 | 35 | 26-15 | 21-20 |
| NY | 50 | 32 | 27-14 | 23-18 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| IND | 123.3 | 120.2 | +3.1 | 243.5 |
| NY | 112.8 | 108.2 | +4.6 | 221.0 |
SEASON MATCHUPS
INDIANA 2-1
| GAME 2 | NY | IND | 130:121 |
| GAME 1 | NY | IND | 121:117 |
| 11.02.24 | NY | IND | 111:125 |
| 02.02.24 | NY | IND | 109:105 |
| 31.12.23 | IND | NY | 140:105 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| NY | OVER | IND |
| +7.0 | 222.0 | 111-106 |
THE RUB
In Game 3 of the Eastern Semifinals, the Knicks clash with the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Knicks lead the series 2-0 after a 130-121 win at MSG in Game 2.
Josh Hart’s double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds, alongside Jalen Brunson’s gritty 29-point performance despite injury, propelled the Knicks to the win.
Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton stuffed the stats line for the Pacers with 34 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, and 7 triples.
The Pacers will aim to leverage their 8-game home winning streak, including three playoff wins. The Knicks face challenges with OG Anunoby sidelined due to a hamstring strain, while Brunson and Haliburton are questionable due to foot soreness and back spasms.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Jalen Brunson has scored 39+ points in each of the Knicks’ last 6 road games.
- Jalen Brunson has 8+ assists in 7 of the Knicks’ last 8 road games.
- Aaron Nesmith has 13+ points in 5 of the Pacers’ last 6 home games.
- Myles Turner has 22+ points in 4 of the Pacers’ last 5 home games.
- Myles Turner has 9+ rebounds in 4 of the Pacers’ last 5 home games.
- Josh Hart has at least 1 block in 4 of the Knicks’ last 5 games.
- Donte DiVincenzo has 23+ points in the Knicks’ last 3 games.
- Andrew Nembhard has 14+ points in the Pacers’ last 3 home games.
- Andrew Nembhard has 3+ rebounds in the Pacers’ last 3 home games.
PICK – OVER 222.0 TOTAL PTS
DENVER @ MINNESOTA
WESTERN CONFERENCE 2ND ROUND – GAME 3
MINNESOTA LEAD 2-0
TEAM TRENDS
- The Timberwolves have won their last 6 games.
- The underdogs have covered the Nuggets’ last 6 playoff games.
- 9 of the Nuggets’ last 10 playoff games have gone Unders.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MIN | 56 | 26 | 30-11 | 26-15 |
| DEN | 57 | 25 | 33-8 | 24-17 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| MIN | 113.0 | 106.5 | +6.5 | 219.5 |
| DEN | 114.9 | 109.6 | +5.3 | 224.5 |
SEASON MATCHUPS
TIED 2-2
| GAME 2 | DEN | MIN | 106:80 |
| GAME 1 | DEN | MIN | 99:106 |
| 11.04.24 | DEN | MIN | 116:107 |
| 30.03.24 | DEN | MIN | 98:111 |
| 20.03.24 | MIN | DEN | 112:115 |
| 02.11.23 | MIN | DEN | 110:89 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MIN | OVER | DEN |
| -4.5 | 204.5 | 117-90 |
THE RUB
In Game 3 of the Western Semis, the Nuggets face the Timberwolves at Target Center. The Timberwolves lead the series 2-0 following a crushing 106-80 win at Ball Arena.
Denver were never in Game 2, down 61-35 at halftime, marking their lowest first-half score since November 14, 2015.
Minnesota’s ability to force turnovers was key, capitalizing on Denver’s 19 giveaways for 19 points.
Karl-Anthony Towns led Minnesota with a double-double of 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards added 27 points and 7 assists.
With a flawless 6-0 playoff record, the Timberwolves aim to extend their dominance.
Despite escaping suspension for throwing a heat pack onto the court, Jamal Murray will be hampered by a calf strain for Denver.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Mike Conley has 13+ points in his last 6 home games after scoring under 10 points in his previous game.
- Jaden McDaniels has 4+ rebounds in his last 6 home games vs the Nuggets.
- Anthony Edwards has 2+ steals in the Timberwolves’ last 6 playoff home games.
- Rudy Gobert has 14+ points in the Timberwolves’ last 5 home games.
- Naz Reid has 4+ rebounds in his last 5 games vs the Nuggets.
- Jamal Murray has 5+ rebounds in the Nuggets’ last 4 road games.
- Michael Porter Jr. has 19+ points in 6 of the Nuggets’ last 7 games.
- Nikola Jokic has 32+ points in 4 of the Nuggets’ last 5 games vs the Timberwolves.
- Nikola Jokic has 14+ rebounds in 5 of the Nuggets’ last 6 games.
- Michael Porter Jr. has a double-double in 5 of the Nuggets’ last 6 playoff games as underdogs.
- Karl-Anthony Towns has a double-double in 3 of the Timberwolves’ last 4 games.
PICK – OVER 204.5 TOTAL PTS
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