The 2024 NBA Playoffs begin Sunday with four more first-round series. The day started with the Celtics defeating the Heat at home, and the Clippers started the afternoon with a dominant victory over the Mavericks. In the evening's game, the Bucks overcame a notable performance from Damian Lillard. Now, Thunder vs. Pelicans caps off a busy opening weekend of playoff basketball.
The Celtics and Thunder are the No. 1 seeds in their respective conferences, and both teams will face eighth-seeded opponents who aren't at full strength. The Heat's Jimmy Butler and the Pelicans' Zion Williamson were both injured during last week's play-in tournament, and neither star will suit up Sunday.Clippers vs. Mavericks series will feature important injuries Kawhi Leonard missed Game 1 His future situation is unclear. In other places, Giannis Antetokounmpo did not suit up for Game 1 against the Pacers.
The playoffs opened Saturday as the remaining four first-round series begin. The home teams (Cavaliers, Timberwolves, Knicks, Nuggets) all won. Here are the biggest winners and losers from Saturday's Game 1.
NBA Playoffs Scores: Sunday, April 21st
- Celtics 114, Heat 94 (Celtics 1-0 lead) — (Box score)
- Clippers 109, Mavericks 97 (Clippers 1-0 lead) — (Box score)
- Bucks 109, Pacers 94 (Bucks 1-0 lead) — (box score)
- Thunder vs. Pelicans, 9:30 p.m. ET (Game Tracker)
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