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Brunson ignites historic late rally as Knicks stun Cavaliers in overtime of East finals opener
Jalen Brunson scored 38 points as New York erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit, closed regulation on an 18-1 run and seized overtime early to beat Cleveland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden.
Harden and Mitchell lift Cavaliers past Pistons in overtime to edge ahead in East semi-final
James Harden delivered a playoff-best 30 points as Cleveland erased a late nine-point deficit and beat Detroit 117-113 in overtime, moving 3-2 ahead in their Eastern Conference semi-final series and putting themselves two wins from the East finals.
Final Four betting angles: point spreads, player props and a cautious approach to late-game variance
With Arizona, Illinois, Michigan and UConn reaching the Final Four in Indianapolis, attention turns to Saturday night’s matchups—and to the betting markets around them. Here’s a neutral look at three wagers highlighted by a bettor who separates fandom from staking decisions, including two player-prop unders and a preference for buying a little insurance in a near-pick’em game.