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Last updated: April 18, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NBA Playoff Opening Rounds

The Western Conference's opening salvo saw the Denver Nuggets edge Minnesota in a tightly contested Game 1, largely fueled by Jamal Murray’s flawless free throw shooting, where he converted all 16 attempts at the line to overcome subdued early outings from Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon. Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference action commenced with the Cleveland Cavaliers dispatching the Toronto Raptors in a decisive victory led by Donovan Mitchell's strong performance. The East also saw the New York Knicks hosting the Atlanta Hawks in their respective Game 1 matchup, as the league began its first round of postseason contests across both conferences.