The Latest Breaking News from Game 1

Warriors vs. Kings: Andrew Wiggins notches 17 points off bench in first game back

In his highly-anticipated return to the court, Andrew Wiggins tallied 17 points off the bench in Game 1 against the Kings on Saturday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023

Jaylen Brown gets game-high 29 points, 12 rebounds vs. Atlanta Hawks in Game 1

The Celtics forward was the best player on the floor most fo the night despite reinjuring his hand.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023

NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors dropping Game 1 vs. Kings to start playoffs

After the Warriors dropped Game 1 to the Kings in a thriller, the NBA community on Twitter exploded with different reactions on Saturday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023

Josh Hart’s clutch play saves Knicks in Game 1 win over Donovan Mitchell, Cavs

CLEVELAND — Josh Hart came to the rescue.

Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023

David Murphy: James Harden looks like a different player, and other thoughts on the Sixers’ Game 1 win over the Nets

PHILADELPHIA — If there was any doubt about the rejuvenated state of James Harden’s 33-year-old body, it disappeared with 6:30 left in the second quarter of the Sixers’ 121-101 win over the Nets on Saturday afternoon. It was at that moment that Harden unleashed a stepback move so strong and…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 16, 2023

Michael Cunningham: Hawks weren’t ready for Celtics in Game 1

BOSTON — At least the Hawks were more competitive after halftime. That’s a low bar considering they were so bad before it, and it’s possible the Celtics just got bored with beating them down. No matter. The Hawks had to hold on to that second half as something to feel…

Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023

Jaylen Brown on playing with lacerated hand: ‘It split open during the game, but it’s fine now.’

The stitches on Jaylen Brown's lacerated hand may have split open during Game 1 on Saturday, but the All-Star forward isn't worried.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2023

Celtics open with strong first punch, hold on for Game 1 victory over Hawks

BOSTON — With 6:27 remaining in just the second quarter of Game 1 of the playoffs, Al Horford couldn’t hide his emotions.

Boston Herald · Apr 15, 2023

Celtics open ’23 postseason with emphatic 112-99 win over Hawks

Boston's defense dismantled Atlanta as the Celtics beat the Hawks 112-99 in Game 1.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2023

Nets' Mikal Bridges shrugs off 30-point performance in Game 1 loss to 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — Mikal Bridges scored 30 points and only missed six shots in his first playoff game as Brooklyn’s No. 1 scoring option — but it was a 20-point loss in a game the Nets hoped to play better.

Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023