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The Latest Breaking News from Game 1

Celtics Coach Issues Optimistic Injury Update for Marcus Smart

The Boston guard missed Game 2 vs. the Bucks due to a right thigh contusion he suffered in Game 1.

Sports Illustrated

Sydney Kings win NBL grand final opener

Sydney have beaten Tasmania 95-78 in Game 1 of the NBL grand final series but star guard and league MVP Jaylen Adams left the court early.

AAP

Little less conversation: Cooler heads prevailed as Stars doused Flames in Game 2

CALGARY, Alberta — After soaking in 48 hours of spurs exchanged in front of microphones and behind podiums, it took seconds for the Stars and Flames’ disgust for each other to come to the surface in an eventual 2-0 Stars win in Game 2 on Thursday night.

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Cale Makar’s overtime goal sends Avalanche to 2-0 series lead over Nashville

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar scored at 8:31 into overtime to give the Avalanche a 2-1 victory over Nashville late Thursday in Game 2 of their opening-round playoff series at Ball Arena.

Tribune News Service

Rangers bounce back with Game 2 victory over Penguins to even series

NEW YORK — Rangers fans waited five years to see playoff hockey again at Madison Square Garden and they’ll get to see at least another home game.

Newsday

Ben Frederickson: Blues battling some no-good, old-fashioned bad luck as series against Wild shifts to home ice

A bright orange ladder could be found leaning against the wall outside of the Enterprise Center media room Thursday, but it’s not like Blues coach Craig Berube opened it up and walked beneath it.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Lightning rebound, hold on for Game 2 win vs. Maple Leafs

TORONTO — The Lightning knew this wasn’t going to be easy. After dropping Game 1 to the Maple Leafs, and even after taking a four-goal lead in Wednesday’s Game 2, the Lightning knew they’d have to battle to come out of Toronto with a tied series.

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In Boston’s Game 2 win over Milwaukee, ‘the game-changer was Jaylen Brown,’ says ESPN’s Jalen Rose

It was a world of difference from his Game 1 performance.

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Dieter Kurtenbach: The Warriors need more from Klay Thompson to beat the Grizzlies

Andre Iguodala grabbed Klay Thompson at the end of the Warriors’ Game 1 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Tribune News Service

Dave Hyde: Florida Panthers learn tough lesson in Game 1 — and no franchise has more riding on playoffs

Nervous now?

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Ron Cook: Penguins' thrilling Game 1 win vs. Rangers had everything

PITTSBURGH — The Penguins dressed 12 forwards, six defensemen and two goaltenders Tuesday night for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers.

Tribune News Service

Tigers get timely hits, help in fifth to top Pirates in Game 1

DETROIT — It's no secret the Tigers have been struggling — at the plate, in the field and even to simply stay healthy — over the first month of the season.

Tribune News Service

Stars (literally) put up a fight, but failed to capitalize on chances as Flames win fiery Game 1

CALGARY, Alberta — By 8:15 p.m., when the Stars’ 1-0 loss to the Flames in Game 1 began on Tuesday night, the city of Calgary had whipped itself into a feverish fury.

Tribune News Service

Celtics Swing Back to Even Series With Bucks

Boston was battered in Game 1 vs. Milwaukee. With their season on the line, the Celtics returned the physicality to tie the second-round series at one apiece.

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The Predators went down 5-0 in the first period of Game 1 and it looked so much worse than it sounds

Not like this, Predators!

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Bucks at Celtics: Boston beats Milwaukee 109-86, gets revenge for Game 1 loss despite Marcus Smart absence

Some of the best plays of the game captured in images.

Tribune News Service

Lightning have shown ability to rebound from playoff losses. Can they again?

TORONTO — One of the most remarkable themes of the Lightning’s back-to-back title runs was the resolve they showed rebounding from a loss. Over the past two postseasons, Tampa Bay has followed each of its 14 defeats with a win in the next game.

Sports Illustrated

Assessing the Draymond Green Ejection

Mannix and Beck break down the playoff officiating after the questionable Flagrant 2 call on Draymond Green in Game 1 and how other players are adapting to a more physical style of basketball in the playoffs. The following transcript is an excerpt from The Crossover NBA podcast. Listen to the…

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Was the Boston Celtics Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks a wake-up call?

And if so, how should the Celtics respond?

Sports Illustrated

How the Bucks Are Clamping Down on the Celtics

After all this time, perhaps many of us simply forgot. The Bucks led the NBA in defensive efficiency during the 2018–19 season, then earned the distinction again in 2019–20. After a dropoff to ninth-best during the 2020–21 regular season, Milwaukee clamped down when it mattered most, not only ...

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Why the Suns’ Game 1 Win Was Significant

Winning without having to put extra weight on Chris Paul’s shoulders is significant for Phoenix.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Draymond Green not making change to his game after receiving flagrant 2 in Game 1 vs. Grizzlies

After his flagrant two in Game 1 wasn't reduced by the NBA, Draymond Green won't make any changes to his game with two flagrant points in the playoffs.

Tribune News Service

Luka Doncic’s highest-scoring game this playoffs not enough as Suns bully Mavs in Game 1

PHOENIX — In almost any other setting, Luka Doncic’s fourth-quarter dunk and ensuing shot block on Phoenix Suns All-Star Chris Paul might’ve provided the Dallas Mavericks a spark to ignite a late comeback push.

Sports Illustrated

The Sixers’ Best Chance Going Forward Without Joel Embiid

Three thoughts on Miami’s Game 1 win over Philadelphia.

Tribune News Service

Lightning pounded by Maple Leafs in Game 1

TORONTO — This Lightning team often talks about having seen it all, both the highs and the lows. But over the past two postseasons, they have been pretty dominant.

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