Thunder blitz Grizzlies 131 80 in Game 1 playoff blowout
Oklahoma City topped Memphis 131 80 to take a 1 0 series lead in the Western Conference first round. Aaron Wiggins 21, Jalen Williams 20, Chet Holmgren 19 and 10. Shai Gilgeous Alexander scored 15 as the Thunder hit 50.5 percent. Morant scored 17 for Memphis. Celtics nosed ahead in Orlando as Tatum hobbled but finished strong. Derrick White 30, Pritchard 19 off bench.
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Schedule Preview: First Round NBA Playoffs Open
The page lists game scores from Saturdays actions with Indiana, Denver, New York, Minnesota leading or tied 1 0 and upcoming matchups across Sunday through Thursday. It notes results Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, and other teams leading their series and game times for the week.
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Jerome Shines as Cavs Edge Heat in Game 1
Ty Jerome poured in 28 points including 16 in the fourth quarter to lift Cleveland past Miami 121 100 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal at Rocket Arena. He shot 51.6 percent, 43.9 from three, and earned praise from Donovan Mitchell and coach Kenny Atkinson as he returns from a season missing due to injury. The Cavaliers host Game 2 on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.
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Jerome Lifted Cavs Rally Past Heat In Playoff Opener
Cleveland took Game 1 of the series as Ty Jerome exploded for 28 points in 26 minutes and Donovan Mitchell added 30. Jerome’s clutch shooting and high IQ drive the Cavs on offense as Miami’s 3-point barrage pressed the pace.
Cavaliers Stifle Heat In Game 1 To Take Early Playoff Lead
Cleveland pulls away behind Donovan Mitchell's all around play and strong defense. Mitchell defends well and logs 30 points while Darius Garland adds 27 as the Cavaliers precision defense limits Miami to 100. Atkinson lauds Garland while eyeing rotation stability for the series.
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