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Dieter Kurtenbach: The Warriors went soft in the second half of Game 1 and handed the Kings a series lead

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Warriors have played 128 playoff games — including Saturday’s first-round opener with the Kings — since 2015.

Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023

Austin Reaves’s ‘I’m Him’ Heroics Carry Lakers Late in Game 1 Win Over Grizzlies

The second-year guard put on a show to help lead L.A. to a stunning Game 1 win in Memphis.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2023

Videos show E-40 being removed from Warriors-Kings playoff game

There weren’t many Warriors fans who were able to get into Golden1 Center for the Game 1 loss to the Kings — and perhaps one of the most famous didn’t see the end of the game, either.

Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023

Celtics offer steep praise for Al Horford following Game 1 victory

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White lauded the "big emotional plays" Al Horford provides the Boston Celtics after a Game 1 victory.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023

Game 1 Shows These Kings Could Be Mighty in the NBA Playoffs

Despite a lack of playoff experience, De’Aaron Fox and Sacramento showed they will not be pushovers against Steph Curry and the defending champs.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2023

Hey Cavs, Donovan Mitchell Shouldn’t Have to Do This on His Own

We look at what you might have missed during the first day of the NBA playoffs, starting with how Cleveland’s secondary scorers need to step up against the Knicks.

Sports Illustrated · 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