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NBA Playoffs: 10 winners and losers from Monday’s action, including Jamal Murray

NBA Playoffs: Jamal Murray
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The NBA Playoffs continued on Monday with a doubleheader on TNT. The New York Knicks hosted the Indiana Pacers to open their Eastern Conference Semifinals series.

In what was a hard-fought game between the two rivals, New York came out on top by the score of 121-117. Jalen Brunson dominated in the fourth quarter.

The late game saw the Minnesota Timberwolves attempt to take a 2-0 series lead over the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Minnesota completely controlled the game, winning by the score of 106-80. Here is a look at the 10 biggest winners and losers from Monday’s action in the NBA Playoffs.

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Winner: Josh Hart, New York Knicks

NBA Playoffs: Josh Hart, New York Knicks
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Loser: Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray
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Winner: Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves

NBA playoffs: Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
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Loser: Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers

NBA Playoffs: Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
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Winner: Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves

NBA: Playoffs-Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets
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Loser: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

NBA Playoffs: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
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Winner: Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks

New York Knicks; Jalen Brunson
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Loser: Denver Nuggets bench

NBA: Playoffs-Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets
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Winner: Donte Divincenzo, New York Knicks

New York Knicks'  Donte Divincenzo
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Loser: Aaron Nesmith, Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith
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