First Round Status as of April 29
The NBA first round is nearing completion with the Thunder becoming the first team to advance after sweeping the Suns on April 28. The Celtics led 3-1 over the 76ers but Philadelphia forced a Game 6 with a win on April 29. The Magic hold a 3-1 lead over the top-seeded Pistons with Game 5 Wednesday. The Nuggets trail the Timberwolves 2-3 after winning Game 5 to stay alive. The Knicks and Hawks are tied 2-2, and the Spurs lead the Blazers 3-1.
Thunder Sweep and Western Conference Advancement
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 131-122 in Game 4 to complete a sweep and reach the Western Conference Semifinals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 31 points and 8 assists, while Chet Holmgren added 24 points and 12 rebounds. The Thunder jumped out to a 75-67 halftime lead and never allowed Phoenix to get close. OKC has now swept the first round in three straight postseasons and will face either the Los Angeles Lakers or Houston Rockets in the West Semis.
Magic's Upset Bid Over No. 1 Pistons
The eighth-seeded Orlando Magic upset the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons 94-88 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead. The Magic held Detroit to just three points in the final 5:23 of the game and forced turnovers to win 20-10 in the turnover battle. Desmond Bane hit a clutch three-pointer with 1:16 remaining, and Cade Cunningham contributed 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. Orlando is attempting to become only the second No. 8 seed in the last decade to take a 3-1 lead over a No. 1 seed.
Tuesday's First Round Matchups (April 29)
Three games took place on April 29 in the first round. The Boston Celtics faced the Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, with the Knicks hosting the Atlanta Hawks at 8 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock, and the San Antonio Spurs facing the Portland Trail Blazers at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The 76ers defeated the Celtics to force Game 6, according to the latest headlines.
Nuggets Stay Alive in West First Round
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113 in Game 5 despite absences of Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo for Minnesota. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 27 points, 16 assists, and 12 rebounds, while Jamal Murray added 24 points. The Nuggets dominated the third quarter, outscoring Minnesota 37-24. With the series now 2-3 in favor of Minnesota, the Timberwolves will look to close out the series in Game 6. 
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