‘A Far Superior Team’ — Celtics Legend Disrespects 76ers, Explains He Skipped Game 1 Since It Was a ‘Waste’
Paul Pierce thinks the Philadelphia 76ers have no shot of upsetting the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
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Spurs’ NBA Champion Gets Blunt About San Antonio’s ‘Youth and Immaturity’ in Game 1 vs. Blazers
Danny Green calls out the Spurs' "immaturity" despite their double-digit Game 1 win over the Blazers.
Stanley Cup Champion Not Sold on Sidney Crosby’s Penguins in Playoffs Showdown Vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Stanley Cup champion backs Flyers over Penguins, as Sidney Crosby’s team faces early playoff pressure after Game 1 loss.
“At This Moment, Houston Went 1-0 Down”: Fans React to Alperen Sengun’s Humbled Gesture After Seeing LeBron James Walk By
Fans reacted on social media after a video showed Alperen Sengun appearing to stand for LeBron James before the Rockets' Game 1 loss to the Lakers.
Paolo Banchero sends a strong message after unexpected Game 1 win vs. Pistons
Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic made sure to let the Detroit Pistons know that their first-round matchup won’t be a walk in the park. Facing the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed in enemy territory at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., Banchero and the Magic took the fight to the home team and came … The post Paolo Banchero sends a strong message after unexpected Game 1 win vs. Pistons appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff makes tough admission after Game 1 loss to Magic
The first round of the NBA playoffs got off to a shocking start for the Detroit Pistons. Game 1 at Little Caesars Arena concluded with a 112-101 loss to the Orlando Magic. Detroit has now lost control of home-court advantage as they find themselves down one game to the No. 8 seed Magic. The matchup […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff makes tough admission after Game 1 loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Disgusting Stat Line’ — NBA World Rips Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Defending ‘Generational Whistle’ After Game 1 vs. Suns
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faces pushback after giving a blunt explanation for his high-volume free-throw attempts in Game 1 vs. the Suns.
“Watch the Pin Down”: Viral Clip Shows Joe Mazzulla Calling Out Exact Play by 76ers Before It Happened in Celtics’ Blowout Game 1 Victory
It appeared that Joe Mazzulla was one step ahead of Nick Nurse in Game 1 of the Celtics-Sixers series.
‘Wemby Is Ridiculous’ — Caitlin Clark, NBA World React as Victor Wembanyama Sets Multiple Records in ‘Unfair’ Playoff Debut
Victor Wembanyama makes history in the Spurs' decisive Game 1 playoff win over Portland, leaving the NBA world in awe.
Jalen Suggs Sends Brutal Two-Word Message to Detroit Pistons Fans After Game 1 Shocker
Jalen Suggs sent a blunt message to Pistons fans during the Magic’s impressive win over Detroit.
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson tight lipped about CJ McCollum’s ‘Broadway show’ injury jab
During the second quarter of the Knicks’ 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, McCollum received a technical for kicking Brunson in the midsection while taking a jump shot.
Spurs’ Devin Vassell snags momentum with incredible 80-second stretch in Game 1 vs Trail Blazers
Devin Vassell enjoyed an incredible stretch of plays during the second half of the San Antonio Spurs’ clash with the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the first-round series on Sunday night. Vassell is going through the sixth season of his NBA career with the Spurs. He made his way up the ranks to […] The post Spurs’ Devin Vassell snags momentum with incredible 80-second stretch in Game 1 vs Trail Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Unbelievable Turn of Events’ — NBA World Reacts as Magic Stunningly Upset No. 1-Seeded Pistons in Game 1
The eighth-seeded Magic's emphatic Game 1 win over the No. 1-seeded Pistons sparks widespread disbelief.
Angel Reese Reacts to Magic's Upset Game 1 Win Over Pistons
WNBA star Angel Reese was happy for the Orlando Magic's Game 1 win.
Knicks flipped switch to counter Hawks strategy that was a growing problem
It was as if a switch had flipped coming out of halftime in Game 1, as the Knicks neutralized a Hawks strategy that was hurting them more than anything else.
Magic stun rusty-looking Pistons in Game 1 win for early series lead
The Pistons haven’t advanced beyond the first round in the postseason in 18 years and the Magic haven’t since 2010.
Fans clown Pistons for embarrassing Game 1 loss to Magic
The Detroit Pistons walked off Little Caesars Palace on Sunday with dejected looks after they suffered a shocking loss to the Orlando Magic, 112-101, in Game 1 of their first-round series. The Magic was all-business right from the get-go, outscoring the Pistons, 35-27 in the first half. Detroit tried to rally in the second half, […] The post Fans clown Pistons for embarrassing Game 1 loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pistons fans had their worst fears confirmed in Detroit's Game 1 loss to the Magic
Detroit ran roughshod over the Eastern Conference during the regular season, but the playoffs have a way of finding your weaknesses.
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains art of drawing fouls for free throws
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a knack for drawing fouls in many different ways. The Oklahoma City Thunder star explained his approach to pulling off that trait after the Game 1 blowout win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander has firmly risen up the ranks to become one of the top players in the entire league, […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains art of drawing fouls for free throws appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Josh Hart tweak has become key to neutraling Hawks’ greatest threat to Knicks
But Johnson didn’t get past his third dribble. He stripped him clean — his third steal of Saturday’s 113-102 Knicks victory — and it became the best example of an important Game 1 development.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reveals first time he thought he could return this season
There was a time during the 2025-26 NBA season where Jayson Tatum fully realized he can come back on the court for the Boston Celtics. Tatum is going through the eighth year of his career with the Celtics. This season has been unique for the superstar forward as he recovered from a torn Achilles that […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reveals first time he thought he could return this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
What DJ Smith expects from Kings after crushing Game 1 loss
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and the Los Angeles Kings have begun their quest for a third Stanley Cup in franchise history. Unfortunately, that quest got off to a rough start on Sunday afternoon. The Kings fell in Game 1 of the first round to the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche. The Kings and […] The post What DJ Smith expects from Kings after crushing Game 1 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nick Nurse hits 76ers with ‘absolutely unacceptable’ mic drop after 32-point Game 1 loss to Celtics
On Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers began their 2026 playoff run with a dud by losing to the Boston Celtics by a score of 123-91. This game was uncompetitive essentially from the opening tip, and casts a major doubt over whether or not the 76ers will be able to even challenge Boston in this series, let […] The post Nick Nurse hits 76ers with ‘absolutely unacceptable’ mic drop after 32-point Game 1 loss to Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla’s 76ers warning to Celtics after dominant Game 1
The Boston Celtics have high hopes of making a deep run in this year’s NBA playoffs and their journey has started on a positive note. They held the lead from start to finish in Game 1 of their series with the Philadelphia 76ers and rolled to a 123-91 triumph. Joe Mazzulla: “One, we have to […] The post Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla’s 76ers warning to Celtics after dominant Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.