2024 NBA playoffs - Bets, lines and stats for Tuesday - ESPN

The NBA semifinals continue on Tuesday night, and the pressure is on for all four teams. Here's why: In a series tied 2-2, the winner of Game 5 goes on to win the series 82% of the time.

How will the New York Knicks respond after the Indiana Pacers beat them by 32 points in Game 4? And will the Denver Nuggets be the first to defend home court in the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves?

It will be fun to watch, and here are four bets that immediately caught my attention.

Jalen Brunson OVER 31.5 points. With the series tied 2-2, the Knicks face a crucial Game 5 at Madison Square Garden after a tough loss in Game 4. Without forward OG Anunoby, and showing signs of fatigue in Game 4 due to their starters playing heavy minutes, the Knicks need a strong start and to rely heavily on Brunson, their leading scorer. Despite only surpassing this line once in the series, Brunson has shown consistency, clearing it in 60% of his last 20 games.

Pascal Siakam OVER 19.5 points. The Knicks have struggled to contain Siakam without Anunoby. While Siakam fell short of this line in Game 4, the context matters. Siakam scored 26 points in 30.6 minutes in Game 3. Even in a blowout win in Game 4, he scored 14 points in just 22.4 minutes. With the Pacers maintaining a fast pace, Siakam should see plenty of scoring chances in what the spread implies will be a close game. He's attempted 14 or more field goals in three of the four games in this series.

Nikola Jokic OVER 50.5 points, rebounds and assists. The line might seem high, but Game 5 is crucial for the Nuggets. They've found ways to exploit the Timberwolves' defense, and playing in Denver gives them an edge. Jokic has only averaged 46.2 PRA so far in this series, but there's potential