The Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics made emphatic starts to their NBA playoff campaigns, while the Orlando Magic produced a major upset against the Detroit Pistons.
The Thunder crushed Phoenix Suns 119-84, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 25 points, with strong support from Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. The Celtics were equally dominant, thrashing Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 51 points.
Meanwhile, the Magic stunned Detroit Pistons 112-101, with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner leading the charge despite Cade Cunningham’s 39-point effort, extending Detroit’s long home playoff struggles.