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OKC storms to a commanding 119-84 win over Phoenix in Game 1, riding SGA’s steady leadership and a flurry of Thunder depth.
April 20, 2026
Magic roar past Pistons 112-101 to grab Game 1, riding a sharp defense and balanced scoring from Bane, Banchero, and Wagner.
Celtics roll past the Sixers 123-91 as Boston streaks ahead in Round 1, led by Brown and Tatum while Philadelphia scratches to find rhythm without Embiid.
Wembanyama leads San Antonio to an 111-98 triumph over Portland, flipping Game 1 into a Spurs breakthrough while Avdija and Portland show flashes of growth.
Suns hit the road to face top-seeded Thunder in a pivotal Game 1 as Booker leads Phoenix while SGA and depth pace OKC’s title chase.
April 19, 2026
Orlando and Detroit clash as Magic push to prove their promising roster can translate to playoff success, while Pistons’ MVP candidacy and lockdown defense headline Round 1 Game 1.
In a chess-board of stars, Philly leans on Maxey and Edgecombe as Embiid guards his health while Boston throws Tatum back into the lineup to renew a title bid in Game 1.
Portland vs San Antonio kicks off Round 1 with Avdija leading a resurging Blazers into a clash against Wembanyama and a fearless Spurs offense.
LAL storms to 107-98 win over HOU in a tense Game 1, LeBron and Kennard fueling a rally without Doncic as Houston’s Sengun and Thompson shine early.
Denver tops Minnesota 116-105 to take a 1-0 lead as Jokic, Murray and Gordon surge in a playoff-ready performance.
Cleveland roars to a 126-113 win over Toronto as Harden and Mitchell lead a high-energy rally while Barnes and Barrett muster battles on the wings in a tense Game 1.
Jalen Johnson leads Atlanta in a bold new Hawks era, but New York explodes in the fourth for a 113-102 win to take a 1-0 series lead.
