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Nuggets seek 2-0 edge as Wolves visit Denver in Game 2

Denver carries a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 against Minnesota after a 116-105 win in Game 1 and will try to push the series to 2-0 on NBC/Peacock at 10:30 p.m. ET. The Nuggets leaned on a balanced, efficient attack while the Timberwolves look for a spark to even the series, with Anthony Edwards and the Wolves aiming to respond. Historically, teams with a 2-0 lead win the series roughly 92.7% of the time, making Denver the favorite to take a commanding edge.

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Magic-Pistons Set Stage for a Physical Detroit Playoff Duel

NBA.com's live blog covers Sunday’s four first-round games: Celtics–76ers and Suns–Thunder on ABC, followed by Magic–Pistons and Trail Blazers–Spurs on NBC. Highlights so far include Celtics’ 123–91 win over Philadelphia and Oklahoma City’s 119–84 throttling of Phoenix, with Magic–Pistons’ Game 1 to watch. The post also includes starting lineups, injury notes, award finalists, and other play-by-play updates as the playoffs tip off.

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Durant’s knee sidelines Rockets-Lakers Game 1 as Sheppard starts

Kevin Durant was ruled out for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Lakers with a bruised right knee, per Rockets coach Ime Udoka. Reed Sheppard will start in Durant’s spot for Houston. The Lakers reportedly will be without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves indefinitely, giving Houston a chance to steal the opener; Durant’s absence marks his 14th playoff appearance.

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11 Playoff Milestones to Track in the 2026 NBA Postseason

NBA.com outlines 11 major individual and team milestones to watch during the 2026 Playoffs, including Kevin Durant approaching all-time playoff scoring/FG/FT marks, LeBron James nearing the No. 2 spot in career playoff 3-pointers, James Harden closing in on 4,000 playoff points and top-10 assists/steals, plus notable team milestones for Boston, Cleveland, Denver, Golden State, Houston, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York, and Phoenix as the Play-In and Playoffs begin in mid-April.

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