Game RecapsMonday, Apr 20, 2026

CJ McCollum scored 32 points, and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

Jalen Brunson and the Knicks take on the Hawks in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, James Harden added 28 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, James Harden added 28 and the Cavaliers never trailed against the Raptors on Monday night.

Green, Kerr and Steph Curry shared a moment at the end of Friday's loss that felt like the end of an era

Let's break down the key elements from all of Sunday's Game 1s.

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets face the Timberwolves in Game 2 of their first-round series.

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue this Monday, April 20, as the New York Knicks look to protect their home court and take a commanding 2-0 series lead against the Atlanta Hawks. New York (1-0) secured a 113-102 victory in Game 1 behind a dominant performance from their star duo, while Atlanta is searching for answers to even the series before heading back to Georgia. Expect another high-intensity atmosphere at Madison Square Garden. Catch Game 2 live on Peacock. In the series opener, Jalen Bruns...

The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially in the driver’s seat. After a hard-fought 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, the Cavs hold a commanding 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. While the final score looks relatively comfortable, head coach Kenny Atkinson made it clear that this win was anything but easy. […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson credits Cleveland for overcoming Raptors punches in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN.

During the second quarter of the Knicks’ 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, McCollum received a technical for kicking Brunson in the midsection while taking a jump shot.

It was as if a switch had flipped coming out of halftime in Game 1, as the Knicks neutralized a Hawks strategy that was hurting them more than anything else.

Flush Game 1 tonight.

Wembanyama and Vassell give the Spurs their first playoff victory since 2019.

Every 2026 NBA playoff series moves to Game 2 after an opening weekend featuring blowouts, games decided in the fourth quarter, and one big surprise.

Joel Embiid won't be back on the court on Tuesday night to help the Philadelphia 76ers when they attempt to bounce back from a 123-91 loss to the Boston Celtics in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. The 76ers had no answers for the second-seeded Celtics in Sunday's Game 1 as Boston rolled to its largest victory margin in a playoff opener. The 76ers said Monday that Embiid, the 2023 NBA MVP, is just starting his strength and conditioning program as he continues to recover fol...

Maybe the fans will wear their free shirts this time.

Maxey was aggressive from the jump, but the Celtics guided him where they wanted.

Philadelphia chose aggression, but Boston turned it into opportunity. The Celtics dissected the Sixers’ hedge coverage possession after possession, generating elite looks at the rim.

Kevin O’Connor recaps every Round 1 Playoff series with Jason Timpf, Kelly Iko and Noa Dalzell.

On Sunday evening, the Detroit Pistons laid an egg in their first postseason game of 2026, dropping Game 1 at home to the Orlando Magic by a score of 112-101. Remarkably, the Pistons never led in this game despite being the number one seed in the conference, and now, they are facing a must-win situation […] The post Pistons panic meter after appalling Game 1 loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Atlanta Hawks dug in deep to complete a late comeback to stun the New York Knicks 107-106 to tie the series at 1-1.

New York will see the Knicks play basketball against the Hawks inside the Garden one final time this season. Next time the homies get back home, that’d be for Game 3 of the second-round series. Here’s what has been said heading into G2 later today. Mike Brown On CJ McCollum’s Brodway comments:“I didn’t see it. […]

The post J.B. Bickerstaff addresses Pistons’ Game 1 struggles after loss to Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

This wasn’t the start the Pistons had in mind. Not even close. Detroit entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the East, talking big picture, talking championship. Then came a 112-101 Game 1 home loss to the Magic. Flat. Chasing. Never in control. “We’re sick about losing this one,” Cade Cunningham told reporters […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham on Game 1 loss: ‘It’s a long series’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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