The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their title defense with a resounding 119-84 win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 25 points, while Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren added 22 and 16 points, respectively.
The Thunder's dominant performance was a testament to their strength, with the team taking a commanding lead from the outset. In other NBA playoff action, Jayson Tatum made a triumphant return to the court, scoring 25 points and grabbing 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics cruised past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91.
Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama made a stunning playoff debut, scoring 35 points to help the San Antonio Spurs secure a 111-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.