NBA playoff winners and losers: Victor Wembanyama sets record, but offense eludes him, Jalen Brunson dominates

The NBA playoffs second round got underway on Monday night, with the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves both winning their respective Game 1 matchups. Victor Wembanyama set a record during his game despite struggling offensively, while Knicks guard Jalen Brunson delivered a dominant performance to lead New York to victory. The results put both the Knicks and Timberwolves in early series leads as the second round began.