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Steve Kerr made NBA history with his 100th playoff win after the Golden State Warriors 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-round series. Credit: AP - Scanpix Despite having to win a play-in game to secure a playoff spot, the Golden State Warriors found themselves with a favorable first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets, a team with little postseason experience. The Warriors took advantage, securing a dominant 95-85 victory in Game 1 of the series.

Ja Morant remained confident after the Memphis Grizzlies suffered a 131-80 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the 2025 playoffs. Despite the tough defeat, Morant expressed optimism, emphasizing that the team will not play that poorly again. Credit: AFP - Scanpix The Memphis Grizzlies faced a tough start to their 2025 playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, suffering a massive 131-80 blowout loss in Game 1.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the three finalists for the 2024–25 NBA MVP award. Credit: Joshua Gateley/Getty Images; USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect - Scanpix; AP - Scanpix The NBA has officially announced its three finalists for the 2024–25 Most Valuable Player award: Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic, and Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo.