Nets-Celtics drama, Game 1 upsets and high-scoring postseason debuts—the first weekend of the 2022 playoffs had it all.
The NBA playoffs are underway! From a buzzer beater in Boston to impressive Game 1 performances from a number of young stars and teams, our writers weigh in on the best moments from a wild NBA weekend and what they’re watching moving forward.
Which team’s Game 1 performance impressed you most?
Howard Beck: The Timberwolves’ 130–117 thumping of the Grizzlies. This did not look like a young team making its playoff debut—or like a seventh seed that had to win a play-in game just to get here.