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PREVIEW: The Western Conference semifinals tip off with the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs hosting the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in a series that begins on Monday. The NBA had anticipated a Victor Wembanyama versus Anthony Edwards showdown, but Edwards enters the series clouded by uncertainty after sustaining a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise in the first round. Minnesota still managed to eliminate Denver in six games despite losing Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo in Game 4. The Spurs finished 62-20 this season with a 34-9 home record, powered by 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama, the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year who averaged...

PREVIEW: The New York Knicks face the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs , with New York having knocked off Atlanta in six games while Philadelphia rallied from a 3-1 hole to upend Boston. This marks the 11th playoff matchup between the franchises, with the Sixers holding a 6-4 edge, though New York won the last meeting in 2024. New York is now a 7.5-point favorite as the Knicks bring a well-rested roster into Madison Square Garden in New York City . The Sixers arrive with tremendous momentum after their stunning comeback but face questions...