Spurs Twin Towers in attendance for Wemby’s playoff debut.
[Post Game Thread] The Orlando Magic (1-0) defeat the Detroit Pistons (0-1), 112-101.
Victor Wembanyama passes Duncan for most points in a playoff debut in Spurs history as they take game 1 against the Blazers: 35 PTS, 5 REB, 2 BLK, 1 AST on 13⁄21 FG, 5⁄6 3P, 4⁄5 FT in 33min
Victor Wembanyama at Half Time in his First Career Playoff Game: 21 PTS | 8⁄13 FGS | 3⁄4 3PTS | 2⁄2 FTS | 17 MINS
[Highlight] Scott Foster telling the mic operator to “Do your job” after his mic malfunctions
[Highlight] A “WE WANT BOSTON!” chant breaks out at TD Garden as the Celtics lead the Sixers by 32
[Highkin] In the latest of Tom Dundon’s cost-cutting measures, the Blazers are the only playoff team that didn’t send their two-way players (who are ineligible to play in the playoffs) on the road for Games 1 and 2 this weekend.
Youngest one claps back at Jaylen. Locker room turmoil.
[Highlight] Wemby pulls up in the corner for a triple
The Pistons have now lost 11 straight Home Playoff games
LeBron on playing with Bronny tonight: “I was on the floor with my son in a playoff game. That’s probably the craziest thing that’s ever happened to me in my career … My mom got to watch her son and her grandson during the playoffs. That’s crazy.”
[Highlight] Wemby runs the floor, spins around Avdija for the score
Kevin Durant to a Laker fan: “Get that grown man d*ck out of your mouth.”
[Post Game Thread] The San Antonio Spurs (1-0) defeat the Portland Trail Blazers (0-1), 111-98.
[Post Game Thread] The Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) defeat the Phoenix Suns (0-1), 119-84.
Jayson Tatum (2,961) has a chance pass Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook and Klay Thompson in career playoff points this postseason, which would place him in the top 25 all-time.
Tatum seems to be done for the day: 25-11-7 on 9-17 shooting in 32 minutes: a +20
[Highlight] Wemby puts Deni Avdija in the blender and leaves him there
[Foul] Brooks hits Chet in the face. Gets Flagrant 1.
Derrick White: “I played 3 playoff games last year without you, I didn’t like that.” Jayson Tatum replies: “Don’t get used to that. I’m back.”
The San Antonio Spurs have started accepting applications to join “The Jackals”, the superfan section started by Wemby. Requirements include that you must stand and cheer for the entire game, must attend at least 75% of all home games.
Paolo Banchero in the win: 23/9/4 on 8⁄15 FG
[Highlight] The San Antonio Spurs defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-98 in Game 1 of their series. It’s the first home playoff victory for the Spurs since April 25th, 2019 when they defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference First Round.
Stephon Castle in his playoff debut against the Trail Blazers: 17 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST (first Spurs guard getting 15/5/5 in playoff since Tony Parker)
After tonight’s shocking loss to the Orlando “Our coach is a walking pink slip” Magic, the Detroit Pistons have still yet to win a home playoff game in almost 20 years.
[Highlight] Wemby elects to drain a 3 (5⁄6 on the night, the most threes in a Spurs’ playoff debut)
Post-Game Thread: Boston Celtics defeat Philadelphia 76ers, 123-91 | NBA Playoffs | Apr 19, 2026
NBA Hall of Famers Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan’s long frosty relationship could finally be thawing, starting with golf during the offseason. Barkley: “We talked in the last 72 hours. We just decided to get together and play golf as soon as basketball is over.” Trying to mend friendship.
[Highlight] Chet beats the buzzer!
Cade Cunningham despite the loss: 39/5/4 on 13⁄27 FG
[Highlight] Devin Vassell has a great sequence as he shows off the defense with two great blocks and then follows it up with a pair of 3-pointers for San Antonio.
Deni Avdija in his official playoff debut: 30/10/5 on 12⁄21 FG, 2⁄5 3PT and 4⁄6 FT
Scoot Henderson despite the loss: 18/3/3 on 7⁄11 FG
Jalen Williams checks out in the win: 22/7/6 on 9⁄15 FG
Jaylin “Asian Duke Dennis” Williams ends with Four steals in 10 minutes
[Highlight] Wemby’s block leads to a score by Dylan Harper, and the Spurs have a 21 pt fourth quarter lead
[The Athletic] When Durant took the floor to test his ailing knee approximately two hours before tipoff, you didn’t have to access the medical records to know that he was hurting. It was written all over his face… observers said he was not moving well during the session.
[Highlight] The Orlando Magic defeat the Detroit Pistons 112-101 in Game 1 of their series. Orlando wins their first road playoff game since 2020, while Detroit loses their 11th straight home playoff game and are without a home playoff win since 2008.
2025-26 Kia MVP Finalists: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic.
[Highlight] Victor Wembanyama connects on the 3-pointer, giving him 33 points on the night and setting a new San Antonio Spurs franchise record for most points scored in a postseason debut, passing Tim Duncan, who had 32 in his debut in 1998.
Devin Vassell receives the honor to beat the drum for the postgame celebration, as the Spurs win Game 1 against the Trail Blazers
[Highlight] Jayson Tatum goes coast to coast, cuts through the Sixers defense and finishes with a powerful two-handed dunk (with a replay)
[Magic Johnson] “The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 107-97 in Game 1! If LeBron continues to get this type of support from his teammates, the Lakers have a good chance of winning the Series against the Rockets!”
[Highlight] Victor Wembanyama knocks down his second three-pointer of the night
[Highlight] SGA takes it straight to the cup, and the Thunder take a 21 point lead into halftime
[Highlight] Young Celtics fan flips off TD Garden
Red Panda halftime performance - Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers - 4/19/26. A back to back performance.
Finalists announced for Defensive Player of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, Most Improved Player & Clutch Player of the Year