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CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1

CJ McCollum feels Jalen Brunson’s Game 1 performance was better suited for Broadway rather than a basketball court. The Atlanta Hawks guard was assessed a controversial technical foul in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. McCollum took a jump shot while being … The post CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Quin Snyder gives props to Knicks after Game 1 win: ‘Pick your poison’

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder gave the New York Knicks their flowers after a 113-102 loss in Game 1 of their best-of-7 series. The Knicks have a 1-0 lead in the first round. All-Star Jalen Brunson scored 19 of his 28 points in the opening frame before closing out the Hawks in the final […] The post Quin Snyder gives props to Knicks after Game 1 win: ‘Pick your poison’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“All Bark, No Bite, Zero Rings”: Fans Explode After Jaden McDaniels Shoves Nikola Jokic in the Back During Game 1 of Nuggets-Timberwolves Series

Game 1 of the Nuggets-Timberwolves series took a colorful turn when Jaden McDaniels shoved Nikola Jokic in the back.

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"Me shooting 9 shots is not going to win basketball games": Brandon Ingram sends clear message to Raptors coaching staff after Game 1 loss to Cavs – Sportskeeda

"Me shooting 9 shots is not going to win basketball games": Brandon Ingram sends clear message to Raptors coaching staff after Game 1 loss to Cavs  Sportskeeda

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Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks past Hawks

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 53 points as they led the New York Knicks to a solid 113-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night. Going into the game, New York ended the regular season with a 53-29 record. This allowed them to secure the […] The post Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks past Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Zaccharie Risacher Benched All Game After Embarrassing Mistake

The Atlanta Hawks lost all confidence in former number one pick Zaccharie Risacher after he missed two consecutive layups in Game 1 against the New York Knicks. Atlanta hoped to keep Risacher in the rotation off the bench, like their regular season game plan. However, the youngster’s embarrassing mistake of missing two consecutive layups led […] The post Zaccharie Risacher Benched All Game After Embarrassing Mistake appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray make statement in Game 1 win vs. Timberwolves

Since last offseason, the general consensus has been that the Denver Nuggets cannot contend for another championship unless their supporting cast rises to the occasion. That opinion still holds true in the beginning of the 2026 NBA playoffs, but the foundational pieces must also excel if this squad is going to survive the Minnesota Timberwolves, […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray make statement in Game 1 win vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Edwards had a curious reaction to Timberwolves’ loss

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards was caught reacting in an unusual way to his team’s Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Edwards appeared to be visibly laughing on the bench during a timeout with 52 seconds left in the Nuggets’ 116-105 win in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals at Ball Arena in … The post Anthony Edwards had a curious reaction to Timberwolves’ loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Donovan Mitchell makes honest admission after defeating Raptors in Game 1

The Cleveland Cavaliers struck first in Game 1 of their opening round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors with Cavs star Donovan Mitchell leading the way with a game-high 32 points. Mitchell and James Harden combined for 54 points as the Cavs set the tone early. But it wasn’t Donovan Mitchell’s scoring that he was […] The post Donovan Mitchell makes honest admission after defeating Raptors in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Kevin Durant Playing Tonight Against Lakers? Major Concerns Loom for Rockets’ Superstar Status for Game 1 of 2026 NBA Playoffs (April 18)

The Houston Rockets could have a disadvantage against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round series.

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Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight against Denver Nuggets? Latest update on Timberwolves’ status for Game 1 of 2026 NBA Playoffs (April 18)

Minnesota Timberwolves placed Anthony Edwards on the injury report with injury maintenance ahead of their Game 1 Round 1 matchup in the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets.

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