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NBA Playoffs Game 1 results
The Los Angeles Lakers also secured a Game 1 win, defeating the Houston Rockets 107-98.
LeBron James made history by sharing the court with his son, Bronny James, in the first-ever father-son duo playoff appearance.
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons are set to open their series, with models favoring the Magic in their home opener.
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder also begin their title defense against the Phoenix Suns in a highly anticipated Western Conference matchup.
North American professional basketball league
Boston Celtics
NBA team based in Boston
NBA team based in Boston
Los Angeles Lakers
American professional basketball team
American professional basketball team
Jayson Tatum
American basketball player (born 1998)
American basketball player (born 1998)
LeBron James
American basketball player (born 1984)
American basketball player (born 1984)