Winners (Jayson Tatum) and losers (Rockets) from NBA playoff Game 1s
The first weekend of the 2026 NBA playoffs saw higher seeds winning their home games, with teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics impressing. The Nuggets-Timberwolves series is expected to be a closely contested matchup.
The 2026 NBA playoffs began with higher seeds winning their home games. The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Suns, winning by 35 points, while the Boston Celtics beat the Sixers. Jayson Tatum impressed with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, despite shooting 1-of-7 from 3-point range. The Knicks' defensive versatility was on display against the Hawks, with Josh Hart and OG Anunoby limiting opponents' scoring. The Nuggets-Timberwolves series is expected to be a thrilling matchup, given their history and evenly matched teams. Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points and 4 assists against the Raptors, while the Rockets struggled defensively against the Lakers.
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