The 2024 NBA playoffs first-round series are into their second week and . The eliminated the in four games behind some big performances from All-Star guard . They now await the winner of the series between the and the .
In that matchup, and the Lakers are down three games to one against and the defending NBA Finals champion Nuggets. Meanwhile, the West's top seed are in control in their series (3-0) against the -less , while the and are locked at two games apiece. In the East, the overall seed are up 2-1 on the , who are playing without .
The are on the verge of knocking out reigning MVP and the (3-1) in a contentious series, while the are closing in on a depleted side (3-1) without and . But things remain tight between the and the , who are tied 2-2. Our NBA insiders break down what's caught their eye and what to look for as postseason presses forward.
How dominant the Timberwolves were over the Suns, considering and Co. didn't lose to the Wolves in the regular season. The Wolves' first three wins in the series were by double digits, and they outscored the Suns by 51 points in the series when Phoenix's star trio of , , and Durant were on the floor.
The last time the Suns were swept in a best-of-7 series was in 1989 West Finals, the last season before the Timberwolves franchise came into existence. It's been very surprising how much the Lakers have led the Nuggets in this series where L.A.
is on the verge of being eliminated. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, th.
