We’re bringing you the best of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google, with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from the day’s action.
We’ve got a quadruple-header on one of the best basketball days of the year!
What we know after Saturday’s games:
- Cavaliers Defeat Raptors in Game 1: Cleveland shot 54 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range in their Game 1 victory. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 32 points, while James Harden had a 22-point, 10-assist double-double.
- Nuggets Defeat Timberwolves in Game 1 on Prime. Denver ripped off a 14-0 run in the third quarter and took command from there. Nikola Jokić recorded another triple-double while Jamal Murray led the team with 30 points.
- Knicks Defeat Hawks in Game 1 on Prime: New York took care of business with a home win in Game 1. They led by 19 points in the fourth quarter. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 53 points.
- The Lakers Defeat the Rockets on ABC: Los Angeles had one of its best offensive performances of the season, shooting 61 percent from the field and 53 percent from 3-point range.
Saturday’s Scores
Cavaliers 126, Raptors 113 (CLE leads 1-0)
Nuggets 116, Timberwolves 105 – (DEN leads 1-0)
Knicks 113, Hawks 102 – (NYK leads 1-0)
Lakers 107, Rockets 98 – (LA leads 1-0)
Top Performers of the Day
-Nikola Jokić collected 25 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
-Jamal Murray had 30 points, five rebounds and seven assists in that victory.
-Donovan Mitchell amassed 32 points, three rebounds, four assists and two steals in a victory against the Toronto Raptors.
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