NBA Scores Tonight: Live Results, Game Highlights & Standout Player Performances

Early NBA Playoff Scoreboard Lights Up: Lakers Shock Rockets 107-98, Knicks, Nuggets, Cavs Also Grab Game-1 Wins Lakers Stun Houston Behind Kennard’s Career Night Luke Kennard poured in 27 points while LeBron James flirted with a triple-double (19 pts, 13 ast) as the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers shot 60 percent to upset the fifth-seeded Rockets 107-98 at crypto.com Arena. Kevin Durant’s late scratch with a knee bruise left Houston scrambling, and the Rockets finished at just 37.6 percent from the field despite 19 points apiece from Alperen Şengün and Jabari Smith Jr. Knicks, Nuggets, Cavaliers Open With Double-Digit Victories • New York 113, Atlanta 102 – Jalen Brunson’s 28 points powered the Knicks to a Garden win over the Hawks. • Denver 116, Minnesota 105 – Nikola Jokić dropped a 22-15-12 triple-double as the reigning champs controlled the paint. • Cleveland 126, Toronto 113 – Donovan Mitchell’s 31 points and Evan Mobley’s interior defense gave the Cavs an early series edge. Suns Roll Warriors 111-96 In Play-In Tune-Up Phoenix leaned on Devin Booker’s 36-point explosion to overwhelm Golden State and maintain momentum before tonight’s tougher test in Oklahoma City. Today’s Remaining Game-1 Lineup (All Times ET) • 1:00 p.m. – 76ers at Celtics, TD Garden • 3:30 p.m. – Suns at Thunder, Paycom Center • 6:30 p.m. – Magic at Pistons, Little Caesars Arena • 9:00 p.m. – Trail Blazers at Spurs, Frost Bank Center Key Trends To Watch 1. Superstar Health: Durant (knee) is day-to-day; Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves remain out for L.A., while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cade Cunningham enter Sunday fully healthy. 2. Three-Point Volatility: Kennard’s 4-of-7 night underscores how bench shooting can flip a series; Boston’s league-best 39.4 percent clip meets Philadelphia’s aggressive perimeter defense next. 3. Rookie Impact: Victor Wembanyama (25.0 ppg, 11.5 rpg season averages) makes his playoff debut against Portland, and Reed Sheppard’s surprise start netted Houston 17 points in Game 1. How To Follow NBA Scores Live Fans can stream every postseason matchup via ESPN, ABC, TNT, NBA TV, and Peacock, or track real-time box scores on the official NBA and ESPN Scoreboard pages. Bottom Line With four series already tilting after Day 1, Sunday’s schedule could redefine both conferences before we hit Monday morning. Keep refreshing those NBA scores—a single hot shooting stretch or injury update is all it takes to swing momentum in this year’s wide-open playoff race.