NBA Playoffs, road wins for Knicks and Nuggets

Naples, May 6 (LaPresse) – A double road victory in the NBA overnight, with the New York Knicks winning in Boston and the Denver Nuggets in Oklahoma City. The Knicks defeated the Celtics in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, after coming back from a 20-point deficit in the second half; Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 29 points, and a steal by Mikal Bridges with one second left in overtime secured the 108-105 win for New York. In the Western Conference, the Nuggets took Game 1 of the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 121-119 victory. A decisive three-pointer by Aaron Gordon with two seconds left sealed the game; Nikola Jokic finished with 42 points and 22 rebounds.