{"id":758497,"date":"2026-04-28T08:02:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/758497\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T08:02:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:02:16","slug":"recap-thunder-advance-magic-nuggets-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/758497\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap: Thunder advance, Magic, Nuggets win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2182240\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2182240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2272973855.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2182240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder advanced to the second round by finishing their sweep of the Suns.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re bringing you the best of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/playoffs\/2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 NBA Playoffs<\/a>, presented by Google, with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from Monday\u2019s action.<\/p>\n<p>The Magic defeated the Pistons 94-88 in a defensive slugfest, led by Desmond Bane (22 pts, 5 3PM), earning a 3-1 lead in the series. They have a chance to become the seventh No. 8 seed to overcome a No. 1 seed on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The Thunder advanced to the second round by beating the Suns 122-113, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (26 pts) and crew earned their third first round sweep in three years.<\/p>\n<p>The Nuggets controlled the game against the Timberwolves, winning 125-113 behind Nikola Joki\u0107 (27 pts, 12 reb, 16 ast, 2 blk).<\/p>\n<p>What we know about Monday\u2019s games:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Magic earned a 3-1 lead, while the Thunder advanced to the second round and the Nuggets cut their disadvantage to 3-2.<\/li>\n<li>Postgame Pressers:\n<\/li>\n<li>Magic-Pistons will reconvene Wednesday (7 ET, Prime), while Nuggets-Timberwolves will be back on Thursday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 1:40 ET<\/p>\n<p>Postgame Presser: Timberwolves-Nuggets<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">LIVE: Timberwolves\/Nuggets Game 5 Postgame Presser <\/p>\n<p>NBA Playoffs presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Google?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Google<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L9aRI36mbd\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/L9aRI36mbd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2048999628947759569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 1:35 ET<\/p>\n<p>Monday\u2019s results<\/p>\n<p>Nikola Joki\u0107 (27 pts, 12 reb, 16 ast, 2 blk) is your top performer of the night.<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 1:23 ET<\/p>\n<p>Nuggets win to return to force Game 6<\/p>\n<p>125-113, as the Nuggets forced 25 turnovers and dominated inside with 62 points in the paint to outlast the Timberwolves.<\/p>\n<p>Nikola Joki\u0107 (27 pts, 12 reb, 16 ast, 2 blk) was in command, doing all that on just 16 shots.<\/p>\n<p>Julius Randle (26 pts) led six Wolves in double figures in defeat.<\/p>\n<p>This series will be back in action on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTonight was the only thing that mattered,\u201d said Cameron Johnson (18 pts). \u201cEverybody came out with the same mindset, the same focus.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 1:03 ET<\/p>\n<p>One time for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">SGA STARRED IN THE SERIES-CLINCHER!<\/p>\n<p>\u26c8\ufe0f 31 PTS<br \/>\u26c8\ufe0f 8 AST<\/p>\n<p>Thunder advance to Round 2.<br \/>Will play winner of HOU\/LAL. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QwsHf96jsu\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/QwsHf96jsu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2048984504920883435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 12:42 ET<\/p>\n<p>Postgame Presser: Thunder-Suns<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">LIVE: Thunder\/Suns Game 4 Postgame Presser <\/p>\n<p>NBA Playoffs presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Google?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Google<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0iuIspxNsv\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/0iuIspxNsv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2048984864389538130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 12:32 ET<\/p>\n<p>What a pass from the Joker<\/p>\n<p>Nikola Joki\u0107 (18 pts, 11 reb, 15 ast) just spun an absolute dime to Christian Braun for the slam, as the Nuggets open up a 94-72 lead over the Timberwolves with just under a minute remaining in the third quarter.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">THIS JOKI\u0106 PASS \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n<p>HE&#8217;S UP TO 15 ASSISTS IN GAME 5! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eWfs4I5cQX\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/eWfs4I5cQX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2048985540737814705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 12:15 ET<\/p>\n<p>Thunder advance to the second round<\/p>\n<p>131-122, sparked by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (26 pts, 5 ast), Chet Holmgren (22 pts, 8 reb, 2 stl) and Ajay Mitchell (18 pts, team-high +23).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">SGA GLIDES THROUGH AND SCORES \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n<p>A tough finish with style!<\/p>\n<p>Thunder up 14 with under 4 minutes to play in Game 4 \ud83c\udf7f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KeZMYEa6FA\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/KeZMYEa6FA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2048977148463985010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Oklahoma City led by as many as 15 in a contest that saw nine lead changes and six ties. It\u2019s their third-straight first round sweep in the last three years.<\/p>\n<p>Collin Gillespie (20 pts, 6 3PM) was the top scorer for the Suns.<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 12:07 ET<\/p>\n<p>One time for Jamal Cain<\/p>\n<p>Just a classic posterization here.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">RISE UP.<br \/>ROCK THE RIM ON A POSTER JAM.<\/p>\n<p>JAMAL CAIN AND THE MAGIC TAKE 3-1 SERIES LEAD IN ROUND 1. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bRTpaxkaak\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/bRTpaxkaak<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xwUnDNDZdG\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/xwUnDNDZdG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2048975197684769247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 11:45 ET<\/p>\n<p>Denver up 60-51 at the break<\/p>\n<p>Nikola Joki\u0107 (13 pts, 6 reb, 10 ast) knocked down a 3-pointer as the second quarter wound down, while Jamal Murray (10 pts) is doing his thing.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JOKI\u0106 FROM DEEP AT THE END OF Q2 \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n<p>13 PTS<br \/>6 REB<br \/>10 AST<\/p>\n<p>Nuggets lead by 9 at the break in Game 5! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qdbEOMqk7V\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/qdbEOMqk7V<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2048973172528071048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Julius Randle (12 pts, 3 reb) is the top scorer for the Timberwolves, who have committed 14 turnovers so far.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a dogfight. That\u2019s just how it\u2019s going to be,\u201d said Spencer Jones (9 pts). \u201cWe\u2019re just being really physical.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 11:30 ET<\/p>\n<p>Thunder lead 106-98 after three<\/p>\n<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (26 pts, 5 ast) has the Thunder on the verge of advancing to the second round, as they lead the Suns with one quarter to go.<\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma City is 15-of-30 from 3-point range so far, outdoing Phoenix, which is 13-of-29 (44.8%).<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 11:11 ET<\/p>\n<p>Postgame Presser: Pistons-Magic<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">LIVE: Pistons\/Magic Game 4 Postgame Presser <\/p>\n<p>NBA Playoffs presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Google?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Google<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6zbvSgkosT\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/6zbvSgkosT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2048962564290130163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 10:57 ET<\/p>\n<p>Orlando wins, takes 3-1 lead<\/p>\n<p>94-88, led by Desmond Bane (22 pts), Franz Wagner (19 pts) and Paolo Banchero (18 pts, 8 reb).<\/p>\n<p>The Magic shot just 32.8% from the field, but forced 20 turnovers by the Pistons and won the rebounding battle 69-63 to earn 10 more field goal attempts on the night. Detroit shot 39.8% from the field in this defensive struggle.<\/p>\n<p>Wendell Carter Jr. (12 pts, 11 reb) played Jalen Duren (12 pts, 8 reb) to a standstill, leaving the Pistons searching for a scoring advantage from their secondary players.<\/p>\n<p>Cade Cunningham (25 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast) fought his way to a reasonable night, but Tobias Harris (20 pts) and Duren were the only other scorers to crack double digits. The Pistons were just 6-of-30 (20%) from 3-point range.<\/p>\n<p>A No. 8 seed has upset a No. 1 seed six times in NBA history.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\">2023: Heat over Bucks (4-1)<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\">2012: 76ers over Bulls (4-2)<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\">2011: Grizzlies over Spurs (4-2)<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\">2007: Warriors over Mavericks (4-2)<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\">1999: Knicks over Heat (3-2)<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBg\" data-processed=\"true\">1994: Nuggets over SuperSonics (3-2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Can the Pistons become the seventh? The series will reconvene on Wednesday at 7 ET.<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 10:47 ET<\/p>\n<p>Thunder lead Suns 75-67 at the break<\/p>\n<p>Phoenix is fighting to stay alive, but Oklahoma City is relentless. The Thunder are outshooting the Suns 61.4% to 59.5% from the field, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (17 pts on nine shots).<\/p>\n<p>Collin Gillespie (17 pts) leads the Suns in scoring.<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 10:45 ET<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The bank is open late\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Desmond Bane (22 pts) just kissed a 3-pointer off the glass to give the Magic a 92-86 lead with 1:16 to go in the fourth.<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 10:33 ET<\/p>\n<p>Pistons and Magic going down to the wire<\/p>\n<p>87-85 with 4:14 to go, as these two tough Eastern Conference squads battle it out.<\/p>\n<p>The game is getting physical late. Catch the finish on NBC and Peacock!<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 10:21 ET<\/p>\n<p>Jamal Cain hits the trampoline<\/p>\n<p>Oh my, Jamal Cain just detonated all over Jalen Duren. A 121.5 on the Dunk Score Scale!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JAMAL CAIN ATTACKS THE RIM AND THROWS IT DOWN\ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n<p>A BIG-TIME POSTER JAM IN GAME 4! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oGxTm1uRpb\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/oGxTm1uRpb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2048951511154077930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cHe just kept going up,\u201d said Austin Rivers. \u201cThe arena is still buzzing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>82-77 Magic with 7:41 to go in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 10:05 ET<\/p>\n<p>Thunder lead Suns early<\/p>\n<p>30-26 Oklahoma City, but Collin Gillespie (11 pts on 4-of-4 shooting) and Dillon Brooks (9 pts) are going off for Phoenix.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BROOKS FOR 3 \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n<p>Suns push to keep their season alive in Game 4! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UZfc40v783\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/UZfc40v783<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2048944036573057323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 9:47 ET<\/p>\n<p>Pistons start the third on a run<\/p>\n<p>63-58 Magic with 6:29 to go in the third quarter, after Orlando started the quarter on a 9-2 run.<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 9:30 ET<\/p>\n<p>Magic lead 54-52 at the break<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been a back-and-forth battle in the Kia Center so far tonight, with both teams holding double-digit leads in the first half.<\/p>\n<p>Franz Wagner (17 pts on 12 shots) is the lead scorer for Orlando, while Cade Cunningham (16 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast) is the top man for Detroit.<\/p>\n<p>The Pistons have 12 giveaways so far \u2014 nearing their average of 17 for the series. Orlando\u2019s taken advantage to the tune of a 19-3 advantage in points off turnovers.<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 9:05 ET<\/p>\n<p>Detroit takes a lead<\/p>\n<p>46-37 Pistons with 4:36 to go in the first half.<\/p>\n<p>Tobias Harris (10 pts on 4-of-5 shooting) has been crucial early for Detroit, steadying them during Orlando\u2019s early surge and providing consistent scoring.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">CUNNINGHAM TO HARRIS FOR THE SLAM \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n<p>A powerful one-hand jam in Game 4! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YFfK1ha8jb\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/YFfK1ha8jb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2048930066873131203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 8:44 ET<\/p>\n<p>Pistons lead after one<\/p>\n<p>Detroit battled back to take a 27-26 lead at the end of the first quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Cade Cunningham (10 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast) took command of the Pistons\u2019 attack despite four turnovers, while Franz Wagner (8 pts, 3 stl) leads the Magic in scoring.<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 8:20 ET<\/p>\n<p>Detroit can\u2019t keep possession<\/p>\n<p>Seven turnovers in the first six minutes for the Pistons, including on five straight possessions. Orlando has an early 12-3 lead in points of turnovers.<\/p>\n<p>19-10 Orlando with 6:13 to go in the first.<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 8:13 ET<\/p>\n<p>Magic force an early timeout<\/p>\n<p>12-5 Orlando to start the contest on NBC and Peacock, with Wendell Carter Jr. and Desmond Bane knocking down early 3-pointers.<\/p>\n<p>Bane hit seven 3-pointers in Game 3 \u2014 Detroit would like to avoid seeing that again.<\/p>\n<p>Carter Jr.\u2019s confidence is a bellwether for this series. He\u2019s been threatening to outdo the All-Star Jalen Duren \u2014 if that happens, we could have an upset.<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 7:45 ET<\/p>\n<p>Starting Lineups: Pistons-Magic, Game 4<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2169267\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2169267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2271623319_cropped-1568x882.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1568\" height=\"882\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2169267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons look to even their 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series against the Orlando Magic on NBC and Peacock at 8 ET.<\/p>\n<p>Detroit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PG Cade Cunningham<\/li>\n<li>SG Duncan Robinson<\/li>\n<li>SF Ausar Thompson<\/li>\n<li>PF Tobias Harris<\/li>\n<li>C Jalen Duren<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Orlando:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PG Jalen Suggs<\/li>\n<li>SG Desmond Bane<\/li>\n<li>SF Franz Wagner<\/li>\n<li>PF Paolo Banchero<\/li>\n<li>C Wendell Carter Jr.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Watch the matchup between Wendell Carter Jr. and Jalen Duren tonight \u2014 Carter had 14 points and 17 rebounds in Game 3, dominating the pivot battle.<\/p>\n<p>APRIL 27, 2026 \/ 7:30 ET<\/p>\n<p>Monday\u2019s injury report<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Huerter is available for the Pistons, while Jonathan Isaac is out for the Magic.<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Williams is out for the Thunder. Jordan Goodwin is questionable for the Suns, while Mark Williams is out.<\/p>\n<p>Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards are out for the Timberwolves. Aaron Gordon is questionable for the Nuggets, while Peyton Watson is out.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder advanced to the second round by finishing their sweep of the Suns. 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