The Latest Breaking News from Game 1

‘Inside the NBA’ crew react to Boston Celtics blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets in Game 1

Shaq, Kenny, Chuck, and Ernie talk about the Celtics' buzzer-beating win.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 18, 2022

The Raptors Are a Beautifully Weird Experiment

Game 1 against the 76ers couldn’t have gone worse, but things are never out of reach for Toronto.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2022

Alex Caruso still not fully healthy

Bulls guard Alex Caruso won't be fully healthy for the first-round playoff series against the Bucks. Coach Billy Donovan said it, and it was apparent Sunday in Game 1. But the Bulls have little choice but to take the approach that Caruso will give ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 18, 2022

Chicago Bulls overcome an early 16-point deficit but lose 93-86 to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the playoffs

MILWAUKEE — In the fourth quarter of any game, the Chicago Bulls are always comfortable with a single-digit deficit and the ball in DeMar DeRozan’s hands. That has been a tried-and-true formula throughout DeRozan’s first season in Chicago.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 18, 2022

Sixers vow to be ‘locked in’ for Game 2 against the Raptors

The 76ers know now is not the time to be overconfident — even though it’s easy to do so under the circumstances.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 18, 2022

Kyrie Forces Celtics’ Defense to Bend, but Not Break

Boston’s top-rated defense didn’t look the part on Sunday, as Kyrie Irving thrived in a hostile environment. But the Celtics got a stop when it mattered most.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2022

Boston Celtics – Brooklyn Nets full Game 1 highlights: Jayson Tatum’s buzzer-beater saves the day

Check out all the best plays from an instant classic in this clip.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022

Tatum’s layup gives Celtics 115-114 Game 1 win over Nets

BOSTON — In a first-round game that had the hype and energy of the conference finals, the Celtics and Nets rose to new heights for a Game 1 in mid-April.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2022

NBA Twitter reacts to wild Nets-Celtics Game 1: ‘That felt like the damn Finals’

Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to the Celtics beating the Nets at the buzzer in Game 1 of the first round.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022

WATCH: Boston secures Game 1 against Brooklyn as Marcus Smart hits Jayson Tatum for buzzer-beating layup

Check out the electric play that won the Celtics the game in this clip.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022