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Towns tallied 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 20 minutes in Monday's 137-98 win over the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Towns picked up two fouls in the opening quarter and logged just five minutes during the period. However, he stuffed the stat sheet over the next two quarters before sitting out the fourth. The star big man tied the team highs in assists and blocks while finishing third in rebounds, and he matched the team-best mark in triples made as well. Towns continues to produce across the board and will look to keep it up in Game 2 on Wednesday.

Anunoby amassed 18 points (7-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 30 minutes during Monday's 137-98 win over the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Anunoby needed only seven field-goal attempts to record 18 points in this blowout win, finishing as New York's second-leading scorer while playing just three quarters. The 28-year-old forward has been on a tear of late, scoring 17-plus points in five straight games while chipping in at least one block in each of the last six. He'll look to stay productive on both ends of the floor as the Knicks aim to take a 2-0 series lead in Game 2 on Wednesday.

George supplied 17 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes in Monday's 137-98 loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

George turned in an efficient performance Monday, knocking down a game-high four triples while leading Philadelphia in scoring despite a blowout loss that kept him off the floor in the fourth quarter. The veteran forward also paced the first unit in assists. He has now hit at least three three-pointers in six straight games, scoring 16-plus points in five of them. George will look to remain productive in Game 2 on Wednesday as the Sixers try to steal a game at Madison Square Garden.

Brunson tallied 35 points (12-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 31 minutes in Monday's 137-98 victory over the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Brunson was clearly feeling it during the first half, as he dropped 27 points to help the Knicks get out to a 74-51 lead. He didn't need to be quite as involved in the second half given the commanding lead. Brunson struggled to find his rhythm at times during the first round, so it was a promising sign to see him take control during Game 1 of the semifinals.

Edwards (knee) will come off the bench in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against San Antonio on Monday.

Edwards was cleared to play in Monday's Game 1 after missing the last two games of the first-round series against the Nuggets due to a left knee bone bruise and hyperextension, and it seems Minnesota will ease him back into action. This decision is likely made easier by the fact that Terrence Shannon played well with the first unit in Game 7 of the first round. Anthony Slater of ESPN.com states that Edwards will be on a minutes restriction Monday evening, though the team hasn't disclosed any specific number or minute range.

Edwards (knee) is available for Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs and will operate under an unspecified minutes restriction, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

After suffering a left knee bone bruise and hyperextension in the April 25 win over the Nuggets, Edwards will return to action following a two-game absence. While the superstar guard will have his playing time monitored, his return will still leave fewer minutes available for guys like Mike Conley, Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon.

Bryant (foot) is out for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against Minnesota on Monday, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

Head coach Mitch Johnson said Bryant sustained the injury in a recent practice, though Johnson added that he's optimistic it won't be a long-term issue, according to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News. Bryant didn't make much of an impact in the previous round against Portland, averaging 3.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 9.2 minutes (five games). Keldon Johnson and Harrison Barnes could pick up a few extra minutes in Bryant's place Monday night.

Embiid (abdomen) is available and starting Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks on Monday.

Embiid was tagged as probable leading up to Game 1, and he's since been given the green light to take the court. He didn't appear to be on any type of minutes restriction in the first round against Boston, as he averaged 28.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists across 36.5 minutes per game in four appearances.

Sochan (hamstring) is available for Monday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the 76ers.

Sochan was initially listed as probable due to left hamstring tightness before being downgraded to questionable, though he's now been cleared to play. However, he isn't guaranteed to see the floor.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Lakers on Tuesday.

Head coach Mark Daigneault said Monday that Williams is week-to-week after suffering a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in Oklahoma City's win over Phoenix on April 22. The star forward can be considered doubtful for future contests until the Thunder offer another update on his progress. In the meantime, Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace will likely see increased minutes.