In the NBA Playoffs, Game 1 is often a tone-setter — a moment where stars rise to the occasion and announce their postseason intentions. Over the years, several players have delivered legendary performances in Game 1 matchups, but a few stand out for their record-breaking scoring feats. Donovan Mitchell’s 57-Point Masterclass On August 17, 2020,…
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When Was the Last Time the Boston Celtics Won Back-to-Back NBA Finals?
The Boston Celtics are one of the most successful franchises in NBA history, with a record 17 championships (tied with the Los Angeles Lakers). While the team has had many dominant stretches, winning back-to-back NBA Finals is a rare and historic feat—one that Boston has accomplished, but not in the modern era. The last time…
NBA MVP Finalists Announced: Jokic, Antetokounmpo, and Gilgeous-Alexander in the Spotlight
The race for the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player award is officially down to three elite talents: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is no stranger to this stage, having claimed the MVP trophy three of the past four seasons. His unique blend of passing, scoring, and rebounding continues…
Thunder beat Grizzlies in 51-point Game 1 win
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series on Sunday, the fifth-bigges…
Cleveland Cavaliers Hold Record for Largest Halftime Lead in NBA Playoff History
The NBA Playoffs have produced some unforgettable moments over the decades, but few have been as dominant as the performance turned in by the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game 2 of the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals. Facing off against the Boston Celtics, the Cavaliers entered halftime with a staggering 72–31 lead—a 41-point margin that remains the…
T-Wolves rout Lakers in series opener 117-95
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 with six 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame Luka Doncic’s 37-point Lake…
Knicks rally back with late 21-0 run to take Game 1 vs. Pistons
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, Cam Payne had 11 of his 14 in the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks stunned the Detroit Pistons with a …
Nuggets outlast Clippers in Game 1
Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and Aaron Gordon added 25, including a pair of free throws with 12 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets roared…
Siakam, Haliburton help Pacers beat Bucks in Game 1
Pascal Siakam finished with 25 points and seven rebounds while Tyrese Haliburton added 10 points and 12 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers p…
Grizz tops Mavs to book 1st-round clash with Thunder
Jaren Jackson Jr. poured in 24 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to the 120-106 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Memphis advances to th…