Dual Stars Lead Celtics to Big Win Over 76ers for 1-0 Lead; SGA's 25+7 Powers Thunder's Rout of Suns for 1-0 Series Edge

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.

In this game, the Celtics quickly established control, leading 33-18 after the first quarter; they maintained a 64-46 advantage at halftime. In the second half, the Celtics continued their dominance, ultimately securing a comfortable 32-point victory to start the series successfully. Throughout the game, the Celtics never trailed, showcasing their overwhelming superiority.

In this game, the Celtics' star duo shone brightly: Brown scored 26 points, and Tatum contributed 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. Six players scored in double figures, highlighting the team's collective strength. For the 76ers, Maxey led with 21 points and 8 assists but could not turn the tide.

Thunder 119-84 Suns

In the Western Conference G1, the Thunder defeated the Suns 119-84 at home, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

In the first quarter, the Thunder launched a relentless assault, leading 35-20; in the second quarter, they pressed on, extending the gap to 65-44 by halftime. In the second half, the Thunder maintained firm control, finishing with a commanding 35-point victory.

Thunder's core player Alexander made a strong showing with 25 points and 7 assists, Jalen Williams added 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Holmgren contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds. Although only three players scored in double figures, a total of 13 players contributed points, demonstrating the team's formidable overall capability. Booker scored 23 points and 6 rebounds but was unable to prevent his team's heavy defeat.