Bryan Bash delivered a flawless performance on April 23, 2026, finishing 3-0 across three NBA playoff matchups. The handicapper rode underdogs throughout the slate, cashing tickets on Minnesota, Atlanta, and Toronto in a clean sweep of his card.
Nuggets at Timberwolves
Bash opened his evening with the Timberwolves +2.0 at -110 odds, and Minnesota delivered in emphatic fashion with a 113-96 victory over Denver. The bet Won comfortably as the Timberwolves seized a 2-1 series lead behind dominant defensive play. Jaden McDaniels posted 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Ayo Dosunmu came off the bench to lead all scorers with 25 points and nine assists. Donte DiVincenzo added 15 points and four steals as Minnesota built a commanding 27-point lead in the third quarter. The Timberwolves set the tone early, outscoring Denver 25-11 in the opening frame and never looking back. Minnesota’s 47.8% field goal percentage and 31 assists showcased efficient offensive execution, while Denver struggled mightily at just 34.1% from the field and managed only 12 assists. The Nuggets’ shooting woes extended beyond the arc as well, connecting on just 25.0% of their three-point attempts. Despite Nikola Jokic’s 27 points and 15 rebounds, Denver couldn’t overcome the Timberwolves’ defensive pressure and the massive early deficit.
Knicks at Hawks
The second selection featured Atlanta +1.0 at -110, and the Hawks provided late-game heroics in a 109-108 nail-biter. The bet Won by the slimmest of margins as CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds remaining to give Atlanta a 2-1 series advantage. McCollum finished with 23 points after previously starring in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Johnson paced the Hawks with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in a near triple-double performance. Atlanta’s three-point shooting proved crucial, as the Hawks connected on 39.4% from beyond the arc compared to New York’s 28.6%. The Knicks got 29 points and nine rebounds from OG Anunoby and shot an impressive 90.0% from the free-throw line, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Hawks’ balanced attack. Atlanta jumped out to a 33-21 lead after the first quarter, providing just enough cushion to withstand New York’s fourth-quarter push when the Knicks outscored them 28-21 down the stretch.
Cavaliers at Raptors
Bash completed his perfect night with Toronto +3.0 at -110, as the Raptors demolished Cleveland 126-104. The bet Won easily as Toronto snapped a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavaliers and cut the series deficit to 2-1. Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett each set career playoff highs with 33 points, while Barnes added 11 assists in a spectacular two-way performance. The Raptors’ shooting numbers were extraordinary, particularly their 60.9% accuracy from three-point range and 57.5% overall field goal percentage. Toronto saved their best for last, exploding for 43 points in the fourth quarter while holding Cleveland to just 23. Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 22 points, and Jamison Battle scored all 14 of his points in the decisive final frame. Cleveland’s Evan Mobley managed just 15 points, six rebounds, and seven assists as the Cavaliers’ offense sputtered. The Raptors’ 29 assists demonstrated crisp ball movement that the Cavaliers couldn’t match despite holding a 42-35 rebounding advantage.
Bryan Bash’s 3-0 performance on April 23rd showcased sharp handicapping across the NBA playoff slate. All three underdog selections covered with room to spare, with two blowout victories and one dramatic buzzer-beater combining for a profitable evening. The perfect card improved Bash’s overall standing heading into the weekend’s playoff action.
