Overview

• The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered the largest Game 1 margin of victory in NBA playoff history, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 with balanced scoring and a franchise-record 37 assists.
• Denver Nuggets overcame a 15-point deficit to edge the Los Angeles Clippers 112-110 in overtime, led by Nikola Jokic's near triple-double and key late-game contributions from Aaron Gordon and Russell Westbrook.
• Minnesota Timberwolves outmuscled the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95, with Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards leading a physical and three-point-heavy performance that overwhelmed Luka Dončić's 37-point debut for the Lakers.
• Jalen Brunson powered the New York Knicks to a 123-112 win over the Detroit Pistons with a 21-0 fourth-quarter run, while Donovan Mitchell and Ty Jerome led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 121-100 victory over the Miami Heat.
• The Golden State Warriors secured a 95-85 win over the Houston Rockets as Stephen Curry scored 31 points, while reigning champions Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers also claimed Game 1 victories in their respective series.