In a thrilling NBA playoff opener on Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a narrow 94-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite missing star player Zion Williamson due to a hamstring strain, the Pelicans put up a strong fight at Oklahoma’s Paycom Center. The game featured 20 lead changes and showcased the competitive spirit of both teams.
Meanwhile, other teams also notched wins in their playoff openers. Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a 114-94 victory over the Miami Heat with his first career playoff triple-double. The Los Angeles Clippers managed a 109-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, even without Kawhi Leonard. And in a dominant performance, Damian Lillard scored all 35 of his points in the first half to help the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Indiana Pacers 109-94.
The NBA playoff games delivered excitement and intense competition as teams battled for crucial wins in the postseason.
