Overview
- The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80, marking the largest margin of victory in an NBA playoff Game 1 and setting a franchise record with 37 assists.
- Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95, fueled by a franchise playoff-record 21 three-pointers and physical play to take a 1-0 series lead.
- Denver Nuggets edged the Los Angeles Clippers 112-110 in overtime, with Nikola Jokic contributing 29 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds in a comeback victory.
- Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks with 34 points, including a pivotal 21-0 fourth-quarter run, to rally past the Detroit Pistons 123-112 in their series opener.
- Indiana Pacers cruised to a 117-98 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, holding Giannis Antetokounmpo's supporting cast in check while Pascal Siakam scored 25 points.