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Why Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Playoff-Record 12 Blocks Couldn’t Save the Spurs in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama set the NBA single-game playoff blocks record with 12 in Game 1 against the Timberwolves on May 4, 2026. San Antonio still lost 104-102.

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Why Jayson Tatum’s Achilles Comeback Just Rewrote NBA Playoff History

Jayson Tatum’s Achilles comeback led the Celtics to the biggest playoff opener blowout in franchise history. Here is why it matters and how he did it.

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Why the Knicks Took Game 1 From Atlanta: Brunson’s Command and the Trae Young-Sized Hole Hawks Fans Never Expected

Why the Knicks beat Atlanta 113-102 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs: Brunson’s command, KAT’s mismatch, and the Trae Young-shaped hole Hawks fans weren’t ready for.

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Why the Thunder vs. Suns Game 1 Today Could Be the Most Lopsided Matchup of the 2026 NBA Playoffs

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder host the Phoenix Suns today at 3:30 p.m. ET in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. With Vegas favoring OKC at -3000, here is why this series may be decided before it even begins, and what every fan should watch for tonight.

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Why the Nuggets Cracked the Timberwolves in Game 1: Jamal Murray’s 30, Jokic’s Triple-Double, and the Playoff Equation Denver Just Solved

Denver beat Minnesota 116-105 in NBA Playoffs Game 1 on April 18, 2026 — Murray dropped 30, Jokic filed a 25/13/11 triple-double, and the Timberwolves left with the one thing they could not afford to lose: their only real defensive answer.