Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks), Luka Doncic (Mavericks), Joel Embiid (Sixers), Jayson Tatum (Celtics) and the surprise of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) make up the NBA Five of the Year. Milwaukee's Greek native was the only unanimous choice as a member of this ideal lineup, while the inclusion of the regular season MVP had some detractors.
The 2022-23 Kia All-NBA First Team:
▪️ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
▪️ Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks
▪️ Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
▪️ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
▪️ Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics pic.twitter.com/Jbq2PgwaQe— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 10, 2023
Curry keeps Warriors alive (121-106)
Another stellar performance by Stephen Curry allowed the Warriors (121-106) to save the match ball against the Lakers, who came into the game with a convincing 3-1 record. The Californians also lost Antony Davis to a concussion, and his participation in Game 6 is in doubt.
Warriors win at home to force a Game 6 🍿
Draymond: 20 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST
Wiggins: 25 PTS, 7 REB, 5 ASTGame 6: Friday | 10pm/et | ESPN pic.twitter.com/cda2Hp203y
— NBA (@NBA) May 11, 2023
Brunson and Knicks hold off Miami (112-103)
Led byJalen Brunson, who played the entire game, the Knicks were able to force Game 6 after defeating the Heat 112-103 at Madison Square Garden. The 38 points scored by the point guard put him in the select club of 4 NY franchise players to score more than 30 points three times in a single playoff series.
RJ and Julius got it done in the Knicks Game 5 win đź’Ş
Barrett: 26 PTS, 7 REB
Randle: 24 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 4 3PM#NBAPlayoffs presented by @GooglePixel_US pic.twitter.com/OBQPBVeLiS— NBA (@NBA) May 11, 2023
Embiid leaves Sixers with one foot in conference finals (103-115)
The Sixers took an important step towards reaching the Conference Finals after defeating the Celtics in Boston (103-115). MVP Joel Embiid (33 points) was well escorted by Tyrese Maxey, (30) and James Harden (17) to get the series back to Philadelphia.
Joel Embiid shines in the Game 5 win as the @sixers secure a 3-2 series lead!
33 PTS
7 REB
4 BLKBOS/PHI Game 6: Thursday, 7:30pm/et | ESPN pic.twitter.com/wEYLJOHF3V
— NBA (@NBA) May 10, 2023
Jokic unhinges Durant and the Suns (118-102)
Nikola Jokic became the center with the most triple-doubles in playoff history to advance the Nuggets (3-2) in the conference semifinals.
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are now one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals!
đź“… Game 6: Thursday, 10 PM ET on ESPN
PHX/DEN Game 5 content in the NBA App: https://t.co/ntY3bMHMOY pic.twitter.com/6LpazvZvOc
— NBA (@NBA) May 10, 2023
