Record-Breaking NBA Stats and Playoff Debuts

Luke "Luka Nard" Kennard in the win against the Rockets: 27 PTS | 9/13 FGS | 5/5 3PTS | 4/6 FTS | 86% TS%

#1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher makes a statement in his playoff debut: 0 points on 0/3 FG, 4 rebounds in 2min

41 Year Old Lebron James Gets a Near Triple-Double Against the Rockets: 19 PTS | 8 REB | 13 AST | 2 STL | 1 BLK | 9-15 FG

Post-Game Thread: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Houston Rockets, 107-98 | NBA Playoffs | Apr 18, 2026

Congratulations to Freddie Woodman on making league debut for Liverpool today

Deandre Ayton outplays Clint Capela to take Game 1 for the Lakers: 19 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists | 1 foul | 1 block

The Houston Rockets had 27 more field goal attempts than the Lakers tonight. They lost by 9.

LeBron is 28-2 in playoff series where his team has won the first game.

[The Athletic] When Durant took the floor to test his ailing knee approximately two hours before tipoff, you didn’t have to access the medical records to know that he was hurting. It was written all over his face... observers said he was not moving well during the session.

Tatum seems to be done for the day: 25-11-7 on 9-17 shooting in 32 minutes: a +20

Alperen Sengun got completely exposed and neutralized in the loss against the Lakers: 19 PTS (6/19 FG), 8 REB, 6 AST, 3 TO, 5 PF

FULL TIME: EVERTON 1 - 2 LIVERPOOL

[Post Game Thread] The Orlando Magic (1-0) defeat the Detroit Pistons (0-1), 112-101.

[OptaSTATS] Porter Martone is the only NHL teenager this century with a GWG in his playoff debut.

[Post Game Thread] The Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) defeat the Phoenix Suns (0-1), 119-84.

[PGT] HABS WIN GAME 1 ROUND 1

[Magic Johnson] "The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 107-97 in Game 1! If LeBron continues to get this type of support from his teammates, the Lakers have a good chance of winning the Series against the Rockets!"

Post-Game Thread: Boston Celtics defeat Philadelphia 76ers, 123-91 | NBA Playoffs | Apr 19, 2026

LeBron in Game 1 vs the Rockets: 19 PTS, 8 REB, 13 AST, 2 STL and 1 BLK

[Evan Rawal] Wedgwood will start for the Avalanche tonight. First career playoff start, he has 4 appearances in relief.

Vitoria x Corinthians - Rodada 12 Brasileirão 2026

[Highlight] Reed Sheppard misses the tough shot, Luke Kennard drives on the fastbreak, changes his mind, goes to the perimeter and hits a 3-pointer to give him 24 points on his Lakers playoffs debut (with a replay). The Lakers are up 16.

T1 vs. Kiwoom DRX / LCK 2026 Rounds 1-2 - Week 3 / Post-Match Discussion

The Dodgers' Blake Treinen has pitched a yes-hitter against the Rockies in the 7th: 0.0 IP, 4 H (3 XBH), 3 R/ER, 0 BB, 0K on 4 batters faced

Jayson Tatum (2,961) has a chance pass Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook and Klay Thompson in career playoff points this postseason, which would place him in the top 25 all-time.

Marcus Smart plays a crucial role on both ends tonight against the Rockets in the Game 1 win: 15 PTS (5/12 FG), 2 REB, 8 AST, 1 STL, 2 BLK

To match LeBron’s current playoff points total, a player would have to average 30 for 10 straight years, going ton7 games every series and reaching the finals every year.

Starting lineup today against Everton - Mamardashvili; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.

Center Battle: Ayton outplays Sengun, Ayton: 19 PTS, 11 Reb on 8-10 FG vs Sengun: 19 PTS, 8 Reb, 6 Asts on 6-19 FG.

Red Panda halftime performance - Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers - 4/19/26. A back to back performance.

For anyone who missed Game 1. Here is the summary:

Rockets dominate the Lakers in the possession game, gathering 21 OREB and shooting 27 more FGA…

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