The Knicks and the Mavericks are the favorites to advance in their NBA playoffs semifinals, while the Timberwolves and the Nuggets are locked in a titanic struggle.
The Knicks lead the Pacers 3-2 and could clinch the series when they take on the Pacers Saturday and could seal the series.
The Mavs lead the Thunder 3-2 and Luka Doncic and company could prove too strong for Oklahoma.
But the centre of attention will be the showdown between the 3-3 tied T-Wolves and defending champions the Nuggets.
The tie will be settled on play surrounding Nikola Jokic. He was sensational in their game five win scoring 40 points but the Nuggets contained him in their game 6 win, limiting him to 18 points.
The Celtics are the only team guaranteed to move on after smashing the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1.
Boston are favorites to win the title but Denver have shown big match temperament, and if they get past the Timberwolves they could go all the way.
