The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA playoffs and will try to defend their title in 2025. Up first for the reigning champs is a first-round series against the Orlando Magic and Boston took care of business at home in Games 1 and 2.

Then Ty Jerome happened. The Cavs guard named on Sunday as a finalist for the Sixth Man of the Year award hit a 3-pointer to extend Cleveland's lead to 10 and spark a Cavaliers surge to a 121-100 Game 1 win. Jerome led the charge down the stretch while scoring 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter.

The Warriors suffered a game-changing loss when Jimmy Butler exited in the first half with a pelvic contusion and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Tensions mounted between the sides in the second half, and the Rockets’ aggressive win evened the series 1-1.