Lakers Lock In, Beat Rockets 101–94 and Quietly Take Control of the Series
Los Angeles slows the game down while Houston learns that playoff basketball isn’t played at their pace. The Los Angeles...
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Blazers Steal Game 2 105–103 and Ruin the Spurs’ Calm Little Plan
Portland escapes by two points while San Antonio learns that control can disappear very quickly. The Portland Trail Blazers flipped...
76ers Hit the Reset Button, Beat Celtics 111–97 and Politely Cancel the Blowout Narrative
Philadelphia bounces back in Game 2 while Boston learns Game 1 confidence doesn’t always travel. The Philadelphia 76ers responded to...
Timberwolves Steal Game 2 119–114 and Suddenly the Nuggets Have a Problem
Minnesota punches back while Denver learns this series won’t be as comfortable as Game 1 suggested. The Minnesota Timberwolves answered...
Hawks Steal Game 2 at the Buzzer 107–106 and Suddenly This Series Has Chaos Energy
Atlanta escapes New York by one point while the Knicks are left replaying the final seconds on loop. The Atlanta...
Cavaliers Take Game 2 Over Raptors 115–105 and Start Packing for Round Two
Cleveland stays in control while Toronto realizes this series is slipping faster than expected. The Cleveland Cavaliers followed up their...
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...
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...
