Anthony Edwards (30 pts) and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets in a back-and-forth battle on NBC and Peacock to tie their 2026 NBA Playoffs first round series at 1-1. What a night!

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

The better seeds are favored in seven of the eight first-round series, with the Rockets against the injured Lakers being the only exception.

A few more picks could change hands when the lottery takes place on May 10. The Indiana Pacers' pick is protected if it falls in the top 1-4 or 10-30, so if it is in the 5-9 range, it will go to the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Jazz, Pelicans, Suns, Raptors, Rockets and Knicks won tiebreakers through random drawings to determine the NBA Draft order.

With the NBA playoffs, everything gets a lot crazier. Fans are more energized, and players play with a greater sense of urgency.

Game summary of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game, final score 119-114, from April 20, 2026 on ESPN.