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Jalen Brunson scored 27 points and had 7 assists in the game against the Boston Celtics. He played 39 minutes, which is above his postseason average of 39.6 minutes per game.

Brunson has scored 16 or more points in nine straight postseason games. This game also marked his ninth consecutive game with at least 5 assists in the postseason.

Jayson Tatum had a solid game against the Knicks, with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. He shot 8 for 20 from the field, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc, showing strong three-point shooting.

Tatum has grabbed 8 or more rebounds in seven straight postseason games. His season averages are 26.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game, making his performance against the Knicks consistent with his usual output.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 15 rebounds in the game against the Celtics. He played 36 minutes and achieved a double-double.

Towns has scored 10 or more points in nine straight games. He is averaging 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per game in the postseason.

Jaden McDaniels scored 16 points against the Golden State Warriors, shooting 70% from the field in 33 minutes. He also contributed 3 steals and 3 blocks, leading both categories for his team and the game.

In the postseason, McDaniels has been averaging 16.4 points.

Anthony Edwards had a solid game against the Golden State Warriors. He scored 20 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists. His shooting was efficient, hitting 6 of 13 shots, including 2 of 4 from three-point range.

This performance continues his streak of scoring 15+ points in 7 straight postseason games. Edwards is averaging 25.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game in the postseason.

Randle shot 58.8% from the field and grabbed 7 rebounds in 32 minutes on the court. In the postseason, Randle is averaging 22.1 points and 5.6 assists per game. He has now scored 18 or more points in six straight games. During the semifinals, he has maintained an impressive average of 8.5 assists per game.

Kristaps Porzingis is listed as questionable for the Boston Celtics' upcoming game against the New York Knicks due to an illness. This game is scheduled for May 10, 2025, at Madison Square Garden.

In the postseason, Porzingis has been active in 7 out of 9 games, scoring an average of 9.7 points per game. If he is unable to play, Luke Kornet may see increased playing time at center. The Celtics lost their last game against the Knicks by a single point, with Porzingis contributing 8 points in 13 minutes.

Chet Holmgren scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the Thunder's win over the Nuggets. He made 2 out of 3 three-point attempts and added 2 assists in 26 minutes of play.

This performance marked Holmgren's sixth straight game scoring at least 11 points. For the postseason, he averages 16.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.

Shai also made 11 of his 13 shots, resulting in an impressive 84.6% shooting accuracy.

In this game, he maintained his streak of scoring 27 or more points in five consecutive postseason games.

Nikola Jokić scored 17 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and added 6 assists in the Denver Nuggets' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. His shooting was 6 for 16.

Jokić has scored 13 or more points in 9 straight postseason games. His performance against the Thunder aligns with his postseason averages of 25.3 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game.