Pacers and Timberwolves Win Game 7s with Record Performances to Advance in NBA Playoffs

May 19, 2024, 09:33 PM

The Indiana Pacers and the Minnesota Timberwolves both secured dramatic Game 7 victories to advance in the NBA playoffs. The Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 130-109 at Madison Square Garden, propelled by Tyrese Haliburton's 26 points and Pascal Siakam's 20 points. Indiana set an NBA playoff record with a 67.1% field goal percentage. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90, marking the largest halftime comeback in Game 7 history. Key performances included Naz Reid, Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mike Conley. Both teams will now advance to their respective conference finals, with the Pacers heading to the Eastern Conference finals and the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals.