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NBA Playoffs Kick Off with Thrilling Game Ones: Knicks Edge Hawks, Nuggets Top Timberwolves, Cavaliers Crush Raptors

In the NBA Playoffs opening weekend, four Game One matchups delivered intense action. The New York Knicks narrowly defeated the Atlanta Hawks 113-112, with Jalen Brunson scoring 28 points. The Denver Nuggets edged past the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-115, as Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 25 points and key blocks. The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Toronto Raptors 126-113, with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen combining for 27 points inside.

Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in a near triple-double. Jamal Murray added 30 points, making all his free throws despite missing threes. Anthony Edwards played through a knee issue for the Timberwolves, scoring 22 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. The Cavaliers paint dominance exposed the Raptors frontcourt woes, with Mobley and Allen combining for 27 points.

The Hawks starters fought hard, with CJ McCollum scoring 26 points, but their bench struggled compared to the Knicks reserves. The Raptors 18 turnovers resulted in 22 Cleveland points, a fixable flaw if they improve ball security and increase pace. These openers set high stakes for Game Two, with depth and stars deciding early battles.

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