NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets to Take for Tonight's Matchups

Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks - Game Five

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The second round of the NBA Playoffs rages on tonight.

The New York Knicks will defend their home court in Game 1 of their second round matchup against the Indiana Pacers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves will look to take a commanding 2-0 against the world Champion Denver Nuggets.

Here are some interesting player prop bets going into tonight's slate of NBA Playoff action.

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Tyrese Haliburton (IND) Over 9.5 Assists -114

Tyrese Haliburton enters tonight's matchup looking to bounce back from a lackluster round 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Haliburton has killed the Knicks during each of the Pacers regular-season games against New York.

He posted 22 points and 23 assists in one game, and in another dropped 22 points and 12 assists.

Haliburton's scoring has taken a notable dip during the end of the regular season and has leaked into the postseason, but he is still one of the best passers in the league and should have an easy time clearing this prop.

Jalen Brunson (NYK) Over 35.5 Points -102

Jalen Brunson came on slowly throughout the first round against the Philadelphia 76ers.

He found his shot later in the series, with two big-time scoring performances in Games 5 and 6.

Based on his scoring tendencies against the Indiana Pacers throughout the regular season, and his past two playoff games, we'll take the over on Jalen Brunson points.

Nikola Jokic (DEN) to Record a Triple-Double +180

The two-time MVP will be looking to even the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Nikola Jokic gave a valiant effort in Game 1 scoring 32 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists. However, he did have a poor shooting night going 11-25 from the field and 2-9 from downtown, allowing Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves to steal the first game of the series.

With a chance to tie the series now, Jokic will likely come out and have a monster performance living up to this title of his two MVPs.

Rudy Gobert (MIN) Over 1.5 Blocks -160

For the Minnesota Timberwolves, Rudy Gobert has been a difference maker while going up against one of the best centers that the league has ever seen in Nikola Jokic.

Most recently in Game 1, Gobert managed to control the paint with 13 rebounds and three blocks.

He should be an easy over on 1.5 blocks tonight. Rudy Gobert has gone over this mark twice so far throughout the Timberwolves' playoff run and should have a big night defensively again in Game 2.