Oilers Edge Ducks 4–3 in Game 1 and Immediately Raise Everyone’s Heart Rate
Edmonton survives a tight battle while Anaheim proves this series won’t be easy. The Edmonton Oilers opened their playoff series...
Game 1 Recap
Spurs Take Game 1 Over Blazers 111–98 and Quietly Take Control of the Series
San Antonio executes with precision while Portland spends the night trying to catch up. The San Antonio Spurs opened their...
Golden Knights Take Game 1 4–2 and Turn the Mammoth Into a Manageable Problem
Vegas controls the pace while Utah learns that size doesn’t always win in playoff hockey. The Vegas Golden Knights opened...
Sabres Steal Game 1 from Bruins 4–3 and Turn Boston’s Night Into a Headache
Buffalo edges a tight battle while Boston is left wondering how it slipped away. The Buffalo Sabres opened their playoff...
Canadiens Steal Game 1 from Lightning 4–3 and Turn It Into a Full-Blown Drama
Montreal survives the chaos while Tampa Bay learns that “almost” doesn’t count in playoff hockey. The Montreal Canadiens opened...
Avalanche Edge Kings 2–1 in Game 1 and Politely Turn Defense Into an Art Form
Colorado locks things down while Los Angeles learns that one goal is rarely enough in playoff hockey. The Colorado Avalanche...
Magic Take Game 1 in Detroit 112–101 and Quietly Ruin the Pistons’ Home Plans
Orlando controls the game with composure while Detroit learns that playoff basketball is a different kind of problem. The Orlando...
Thunder Obliterate Suns 119–84 in Game 1 and Turn the Playoffs Into a Weather Warning
Oklahoma City rolls from start to finish while Phoenix spends the night trying to locate the storm shelter. The Oklahoma...
Celtics Drop 123 on 76ers in Game 1 and Turn It Into a Very Expensive Practice Session
Boston dominates from start to finish while Philadelphia searches for answers—and possibly a reset button. The Boston Celtics opened their...
Lakers Take Game 1 Over Rockets 107–98 and Politely Remind Them This Is the Playoffs
Los Angeles controls the tempo while Houston learns that playoff basketball comes with fewer easy points and more problems The...
Nuggets Take Game 1 Over Timberwolves 116–105 as Jokić Drops a Casual Triple-Double
Denver controls everything while Nikola Jokić quietly runs the entire game like it’s a practice session The Denver Nuggets...
Knicks Take Game 1 from Hawks 113–102 and Remind Everyone Defense Still Exists
New York controls the game with physical play while Atlanta searches for rhythm in a tough playoff opener The New...
