NBA Playoff Bracket 2026, Updated Picture, Schedule After Knicks, Wolves Eliminate Hawks, Nuggets
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Key Points:
- The New York Knicks advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs with a dominant 140-89 Game 6 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, highlighted by a record 67-13 halftime run and strong bench contributions.
- The Philadelphia 76ers forced a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics with a 106-93 win in Game 6, led by 30 points from Tyrese Maxey and solid performances from Joel Embiid and Paul George.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6 to advance to the second round, overcoming multiple key injuries and securing the win with clutch free throws late in the game.
- The Knicks will face the winner of the Celtics-76ers series in the next round, with the Game 7 matchup scheduled for Saturday in Boston.
- Upcoming first-round elimination games include Detroit at Orlando, Cleveland at Toronto, and Los Angeles Lakers at Houston, all with series leads favoring the home teams.
