The opening night of the 2025 NBA Playoffs featured four games, highlighting key moments and performances. In a thrilling overtime battle, the Denver Nuggets edged the Los Angeles Clippers 112-110, with Nikola Jokic leading with 29 points, while the Clippers’ 20 turnovers proved costly. The New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 123-112, the Minnesota Timberwolves outplayed the Lakers 117-95, and the Indiana Pacers dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 117-99, leaving Milwaukee in need of Damian Lillard’s return for Game 2.
