NBA: Hawks 102, Knicks 113
Jalen Brunson scored 28 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 of his 25 in the second half, and the Knicks beat the Hawks on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. NY leads series 1-0.
NBA: Timberwolves 105, Nuggets 116
Canadian Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line, and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Nuggets shook off a sluggish start to beat the Timberwolves on Saturday in the opener of their first-round playoff series. DEN leads series 1-0.
NBA: Rockets 98, Lakers 107
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant's injury absence for a victory over the Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night. LAL lead series 1-0.
Armstrong: Raptors couldn't adjust to Cleveland's style of play in Game 1
The Toronto Raptors were held to only one fastbreak point in Game 1 against the Cavaliers, despite being excellent in transition in the regular season. TSN's Jack Armstrong and Josh Lewenberg break down what went wrong for the Raps in Game 1, and what they need to adjust for Game 2.
How can Rajakovic get more out of Ingram and Barnes in Game 2?
Brandon Ingram had just nine shot attempts in Game 1 against the Cavaliers, and he said himself it wasn't enough. How can head coach Darko Rajakovic get more out of him and Scottie Barnes in Game 2? TSN NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Wes Cheng to break it all down.
NBA: Raptors 113, Cavaliers 126
Max Strus came off the bench to pick up a career playoff-high 24 points for the Cavaliers, while veteran James Harden had 22 points and 10 assists, and Donovan Mitchell led all players with 32 points as the Cavs downed the Raptors in Game 1. CLE leads series 1-0.
Rajakovic: 'If you allow our opponent to score 126 points, that's going to be hard for us to beat'
After the Raptors' tough series-opening loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, head coach Darko Rajakovic spoke about what he believes were the issues in Game 1, and what he feels the club needs to do better in Game 2, while Brandon Ingram stressed that it is the first playoff game for a lot of players on this Raptors squad, and that they will be better.
Draymond, Booker ejected as tempers flare at end of Suns' win
Draymond Green and Devin Booker are both ejected at the end of the Suns' play-in win over the Warriors on Friday night.
Steve Kerr shares heartfelt words with Steph, Draymond
Steve Kerr shares heartfelt words with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
Quickley out for Game 1 as Raptors open first-round series vs. 'well-balanced' Cavaliers
Darko Rajaković has revealed Immanuel Quickley will be out for Game 1 of Toronto's first-round series with the Cavaliers as he continues to work his way back from a hamstring strain. Rajaković is confident the Raptors have what it takes to upset the Cavaliers and says his team will be ready to throw punches right from the start.
NBA Play-In: Warriors 96, Suns 111
The Suns locked up the final spot in the post-season with a 111-96 victory over the Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday. Jalen Green led Phoenix with a game-high 36 points to help the Suns clinch the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.
NBA Play-In: Hornets 90, Magic 121
Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of the Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game on Friday night and advanced to a first-round playoff matchup against the Detroit Pistons.
Paolo Banchero posterizes Moussa Diabate with one-handed jam
Paolo Banchero posterizes Moussa Diabate with one-handed jam
Why Ingram is the Raptors' biggest offensive advantage in Round 1
NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins SportsCentre to explain why Brandon Ingram is the Raptors' biggest offensive advantage in their series against the Cavaliers, what we need to see from Ingram in order for Toronto to be competitive, and break down what will be the key for the Raps to contain Cleveland defensively.
Stephen A.: Porzingis will be the key for the Warriors
Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate who the most important player will be in the Warriors' matchup against the Suns.
Shead mentally prepared for first NBA playoff game after week of studying film
Raptors guard Jamal Shead discussed how he has mentally prepared for his first NBA playoff game, going up against superstar Donovan Mitchell, and how he expects playoff basketball to differ from regular season games.
Quickley remains 'day-to-day' ahead of Raps' playoff-opener
Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley spoke with the media about how his recovery is going with his hamstring and foot injuries, as he remains 'day-to-day' ahead of Toronto's playoff-opener against Cleveland on Saturday.
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