The NBA playoffs continue, with the Nuggets traveling to face the Timberwolves today, ultimately suffering a heavy defeat. They lost to the Timberwolves 96:113 on the road. In this game, both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray performed poorly. Jokic shot 7 out of 26 overall, including 2 out of 10 from beyond the three-point line, scoring 27 points with very low efficiency. Murray managed only 5 out of 17 shots for 16 points.

In today's three playoff games, all three matches saw underdogs triumph, and the manner of victory was largely similar. The Raptors' win over the Cavaliers was a comprehensive rout; throughout the game, the Raptors maintained excellent perimeter pressure and defensive rotations. Barnes and Barrett each scored 33 points with explosive offensive efficiency, complemented by Boilers' superb finishing at the rim and switching defense. In the final quarter, bench surprise Batel hit consecutive three-pointers, leaving the Cavaliers utterly defeated today.

On April 24, Beijing time, in the Western Conference first round of the NBA playoffs, the Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 113-96, taking a 2-1 series lead. In this game, six Timberwolves players scored in double figures, with Dosunmu contributing 25 points, 3 rebounds, and 9 assists as a key surprise. Nuggets star Nikola Jokic managed 27 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 assists despite shooting only 7-of-26 from the field.

On April 24, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued. The Hawks secured a narrow 109-108 home victory over the Knicks, taking a 2-1 series lead. CJ McCollum scored 23 points with 5 rebounds and hit a clutch shot. Jonathan Kuminga, coming off the bench, contributed 21 points and provided a decisive steal. Jalen Johnson added 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Hawks led by as much as 18 points; the Knicks briefly overtook them in the second half but ultimately fell short on the road.

On April 24, Beijing time, ESPN reporter Goodwill reported that if the New York Knicks underperform in this season's playoffs, the team might reassess the future of center Karl-Anthony Towns. "Executives across the league widely believe that Towns would be a crucial trade piece for the Knicks if they aim to challenge the Eastern Conference favorite Boston Celtics.

On April 24 Beijing time, a 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey series Michael Jordan autographed trading card, embedded with a jersey patch from the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, was sold through a private transaction by Goldin Auctions, achieving a final price of $4.25 million, setting a new historical record for the highest sale price of a single Jordan trading card.

On April 24 Beijing time, renowned American media BleacherReport published an article discussing Durant. The media stated that Durant is undoubtedly one of the greatest scorers in history, but public skepticism about his career achievements is growing. If he loses in this playoff series to 41-year-old LeBron James and a Lakers team missing its top two scorers, Durant's already criticized reputation could suffer a devastating blow.

On April 24 Beijing time, the Thunder officially announced today: Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and will undergo weekly evaluation and review. Although Williams is highly unlikely to play in the team's first-round series against the Suns, the good news is that a Grade 1 strain is the mildest level of this injury, far less severe than Grade 2 (partial tear) and Grade 3 (complete tear), and the recovery period is relatively shorter.

On April 24 Beijing time, the Rockets updated the injury report for Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs. Adams and VanVleet remain unavailable, while Durant is listed as questionable. The concern is that he was not placed on the injury list due to his previous knee injury, but because he has sustained a new injury—a left ankle sprain. For the Rockets, who currently trail 0-2, this is undoubtedly disastrous news.

On April 24 Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, the Bucks have finalized a coaching contract with Taylor Jenkins and will appoint him as the team's new head coach. The Bucks parted ways with Doc Rivers towards the end of the regular season and subsequently began searching for a new head coach. Rivers himself stated that this departure was entirely his own decision. Shams added that Jenkins is one of the top candidates in this summer's coaching market.