Most of today's four playoff games were relatively uneventful. The Thunder and Celtics easily secured their first victories without much struggle. Although the Pistons stumbled, considering their similar style to the Magic, it wasn't too surprising that the young Pistons were overwhelmed in their first game. As for the Trail Blazers and Spurs, there was even less suspense.

On April 20, Beijing time, in the Western Conference first round of the NBA playoffs, the Spurs faced the Trail Blazers at home. In the first half, Wembanyama performed excellently, while the Trail Blazers relied on Avdija to hold on, allowing the Spurs to secure a double-digit lead. The third quarter was tightly contested, with the Spurs gradually expanding their advantage. In the final quarter, the Spurs pushed the lead to over 20 points, leaving the Trail Blazers unable to recover.

On April 20 Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued. Before the Pistons vs. Magic game, the NBA officially announced the candidate lists for four awards. During the halftime break of the Pistons and Magic game, the candidate lists for three more awards were announced.

On April 20 Beijing time, the NBA playoffs first round continued. In the Eastern Conference G1, the Celtics defeated the 76ers 123-91 at home; in the Western Conference G1, the Thunder defeated the Suns 119-84 at home. Celtics 123-91 Victory Over 76ers In the Eastern Conference G1, the Celtics defeated the 76ers 123-91 at home, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

On April 20 Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued. Before the Pistons vs. Magic game, the NBA officially announced the candidate lists for four awards.

On April 20th Beijing time, the Warriors' 2025-26 season has concluded, and Porzingis is about to enter the unrestricted free agent market. According to NBA reporter Rollins, Porzingis has not yet decided his next move. Throughout his career, Porzingis has long been plagued by injuries, and after being traded to the Golden State Warriors in February this year, health issues have continued to trouble him.

On April 19 Beijing time, the Rockets without Durant lost Game 1. According to reporter Amick, Durant himself was extremely frustrated about being unable to play in the first playoff game. Amick reported that about two hours before the game, Durant tested his injured knee on the court. Even without a medical examination, it was clear that his injury was obvious, his condition poor, and his face full of pain.

McDaniels stepped under Murray's foot, resulting in a Flagrant 1 foul. Jokić's nose was hit and bleeding. Randle's sneaky elbow in the paint knocked Gordon down flat. Although the Nuggets secured a 116-105 home victory over the Timberwolves in playoff Game 1, they paid a significant price. The Nuggets' two stars: Murray with 30 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and a +13 plus/minus; Jokić with a triple-double of 25 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists, and a +9 plus/minus.

21-3, the Rockets outrebounded the Lakers by 18 offensive rebounds, yet still lost 98-107. The reason is simple: the Rockets' offense was poor, shooting 35 out of 93, including 11 out of 33 from three-point range; the Lakers shot 40 out of 66, including 10 out of 19 from three-point range.

Today, the Lakers hosted the first game of the series against the Rockets at home, Durant was absent due to a knee injury. The Rockets starting lineup consisted of Sheppard, Okogie, Amen, Jabari Smith, and Sengun. The Lakers starters were Smart, Kennard, Hachimura, James, and Ayton.