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Fans were all calling 1 player a bust after his NBA playoff debut

Former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher did nothing to quiet his doubters on Saturday against the New York Knicks. The Atlanta Hawks’ second-year forward got just 2:29 worth of playing time in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. But those couple of minutes were enough for … The post Fans were all calling 1 player a bust after his NBA playoff debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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JJ Redick’s brutally honest admission about Kevin Durant’s Game 1 injury

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers did not find out that Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant was going to be sidelined for Game 1 of their opening round playoff series until a little over an hour before tip-off. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka dropped the news right at the beginning of his pregame press […] The post JJ Redick’s brutally honest admission about Kevin Durant’s Game 1 injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Bronny, LeBron James make NBA history with shared playoff playing time

The father-son duo of LeBron James and Bronny James made incredible NBA history following their on-court appearance together in the Los Angeles Lakers’ clash with the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night. LeBron and Bronny have been making records with their on-court presences throughout the last two seasons. Last […] The post Lakers’ Bronny, LeBron James make NBA history with shared playoff playing time appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s increased role is one of the more intriguing storylines of the defending champion’s 2025-26 season. Ahead of the Thunder’s first title defense in franchise history, Mitchell is now an integral piece of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation. From a third-string guard in his rookie season to one of the […] The post Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James, Luke Kennard go off in Lakers’ Game 1 win over Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers handed head coach JJ Redick confidence and assurance experience will prevail Saturday. The likes of LeBron James and Luke Kennard provided just that and more against the Houston Rockets. James delivered the double-double in his latest NBA Playoffs appearance. Kennard dropped a team-high 27, though, in leading the 107-98 win inside […] The post LeBron James, Luke Kennard go off in Lakers’ Game 1 win over Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James rushes over to young fan after accidentally hitting her with ball during Lakers playoff game

During the first quarter of their Game 1 battle with the Houston Rockets , James got across to intercept a pass near the edge of the court - but accidentally swatted the ball into a fan courtside.

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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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Luke Kennard Makes Lakers History in Game 1 vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of an undermanned Houston Rockets team on Saturday night for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The night especially went well for Luke Kennard, who made his playoff debut with the Lakers. As the Lakers cruised past the Rockets, who found out that Kevin Durant would miss the […] The post Luke Kennard Makes Lakers History in Game 1 vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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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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Is Jalen Brunson Hurt? Knicks Star Suffers Injury Scare in Game 1

The 2026 NBA Playoffs are barely a game old, and the drama is already in full swing. Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden had it all, a dominant Jalen Brunson performance, a second-quarter scare, and one moment that stopped the game cold and got everyone talking.McCollum Catches […] The post Is Jalen Brunson Hurt? Knicks Star Suffers Injury Scare in Game 1 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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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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