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Anthony Edwards Shoes Are Having a Moment of Their Own
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(May 8 -- Yahoo Sports)
OKC stifles slumping Luka, continues playoff roll
The Thunder's smothering defense held Luka Doncic to 19 points on 6-of-19 shooting in Tuesday's Game 1, as OKC rolled to its fifth straight win to open the playoffs.
(May 8 -- ESPN)
Thunder remind everyone why they're the No. 1 seed in convincing win over Mavs
The Thunder shot 16-of-35 from deep and recorded a franchise playoff-record 29 assists in Game 1 of their second-round series.
(May 8 -- Yahoo Sports)
Young Thunder look mature, sharp beating Mavericks by 22 to take Game 1
The Oklahoma City defense kept Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in check.
(May 8 -- Yahoo Sports)
The Celtics are still waiting for a challenger to emerge in the East, but will there be one?
After another blowout win in the playoffs, Boston could have an easy path to the NBA Finals. But would that actually be a good thing?
(May 8 -- Yahoo Sports)
OKC rolls past Mavs to stay unbeaten in playoffs
The Thunder, behind a balanced effort from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, rolled past the Mavericks to take Game 1.
(May 8 -- ESPN)
2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, scores: Celtics cruise by Cavaliers, Thunder handle Mavericks
Eight teams remain in the battle for the Larry O'Brien Trophy
(May 8 -- CBS Sports)
NBA playoffs: Thunder roll past Mavericks in Game 1 as youth prevails again
Playoff inexperience hasn't been an issue for the Thunder in a 5-0 postseason start
(May 8 -- Yahoo Sports)
Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers
Boston took control early and led the rest of the way, winning by 25.
(May 7 -- Yahoo Sports)
Jaylen's growth as a player undeniable in Game 1 win over Cavs
With his performance in the Celtics' Game 1 win over the Cavaliers, Jaylen Brown continued to show how much he's grown as a player over the last year.
(May 7 -- Yahoo Sports)
White-hot: Guard stays in groove as Celts coast
Derrick White became the fifth player ever to make as many as 20 3-pointers over a three-game span in the playoffs, joining Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jamal Murray and Damian Lillard. He finished with 25 points total in the Celts' Game 1 win.
(May 7 -- ESPN)
Forsberg shares notable Porzingis observation after Celtics' Game 1 win
Celtics insider Chris Forsberg is optimistic about Kristaps Porzingis' ability to return soon after spotting the injured big man after Game 1.
(May 7 -- Yahoo Sports)
Angel Reese, Serena Williams shine on the Met Gala's red carpet
The WNBA rookie wore 16Arlington by Marco Capaldo while the tennis icon wore a golden Balenciaga gown.
(May 7 -- ESPN)
Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, Boston cruises to Game 1 win over Cavaliers
Boston took control early and led the rest of the way, winning by 25.
(May 7 -- Yahoo Sports)
How Derrick White made NBA playoff history in Game 1 win over Cavs
Derrick White's impressive shooting in the NBA playoffs continued Tuesday, as the Celtics guard made history in Game 1.
(May 7 -- Yahoo Sports)