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Last updated: April 21, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NBA Playoff Action & Controversy

The Western Conference heavyweights delivered a defensive slugfest as the Timberwolves stifled Jokic in Game 2 after center Rudy Gobert finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, limiting the three-time MVP to just 1-of-8 shooting in their victory. This defensive intensity followed comments from Wolves coach Chris Finch expressing frustration over the 16 free throws awarded to Denver's Jamal Murray in the previous contest, suggesting his players needed to adopt flopping tactics to draw consistent officiating calls. Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference saw the Atlanta Hawks tie the series at Madison Square Garden, propelled by CJ McCollum's fourth-quarter scoring explosion that silenced the New York crowd and forced a pivotal Game 3 back in Atlanta.