The Lakers lost Magic Johnson to injury in the third quarter yet gallantly fought on. But again it was the Pistons highpowered backcourt of Dumars (33 points), Thomas (21), and Vinnie Johnson (18) ...

Oklahoma City's 51-point margin was 7 points shy of the record and marks the largest Game 1 victory in NBA playoff history.

In their respective openers, the Denver Nuggets and L.A. Clippers produced an overtime thriller, the New York Knicks mounted an unfathomable comeback, and the Oklahoma City Thunder put the league on ...