Check out the top highlights, stats and observations from Monday's action in the Conference Semifinals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Ben Lambert, for NBA.com Amthony Edwards and the Timberwolves took home court advantage by defeating the Spurs in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series.

The Sixers looked like a team that played a Game 7 two days ago.

Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half Monday night for the New York Knicks, who remained red-hot by routing the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game ​1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers meet in the Eastern Conference semifinals for a chance at the conference finals. New York beat Atlanta in six games, while Philadelphia came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat Boston in seven games.

Download the NBA App. A few years ago, the Sixers made moves designed to overtake top teams in the East such as the Knicks. This involved acquiring Paul George and signing him

Jalen Brunson carried the New York Knicks to a dominant win with 35 points, leaving no doubt in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers.