Game 1? More Like Game Won 💥
We had a story ready for today on the decades-long drama between New York and Boston… But then last night’s NBA games delivered epic comebacks and wild finishes.
So we’re hitting pause on the history lesson and letting the games do the talking.
Let’s dive in.
⏪ About Last Night…
🏎 Pacers at ⚔️ Cavaliers
We missed this one yesterday, but the Pacers didn’t miss much of anything. Indiana’s shooting overwhelmed the Cavs in Game 1. Final score from Sunday: Pacers 121, Cavs 112.
🗽 Knicks at ☘️ Celtics
TD Garden was rocking. The Celtics were cruising. Then it shifted.
Jalen Brunson found his rhythm. OG Anunoby hit some clutch jumpers.
And suddenly, the Knicks, down 20 earlier, forced overtime. With the score tied and 5 minutes on the clock, anything could happen.
📺 Watch the fireworks unfold:
Knicks win 108-105. No way the next game can top that… right?
🏔️ Nuggets at ⚡ Thunder
OKC looked in control. Up 13 points in the 4th quarter, the youngest team in the playoffs showing poise beyond their years. But Denver wasn’t done.
Nikola Jokić powered into the paint. And just like that… the game tightened.
The final 2 minutes? Pure chaos. Missed free throws. One wild finish.
📺 Strap in for the final 120 seconds:
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW! Aaron Gordon hits another game-winner and the Nuggets win 121-119.
🎤 With under a minute left, the Thunder intentionally fouled the Nuggets so they couldn’t shoot a game-tying 3-pointer. Did it work the way they hoped? What would you have done in that situation?
⏩ Today’s Action
Tonight, the spotlight shifts but the stakes stay sky-high. Will we get more magic?
🏎️ Indiana Pacers at ⚔️ Cleveland Cavaliers
Can the Cavs bounce back and even the series on their home court?
Experts say 60% chance Cavs win
🌉 Golden State Warriors at 🐺 Minnesota Timberwolves
The Warriors are fresh off their Game 7 win, while the Timberwolves are well rested and ready for Round 2
Experts say 53% chance Wolves win
Soon we will get to that Boston–New York rivalry story. Promise.
For now? Let's celebrate the nights that remind us why we love basketball!