NBA playoffs are officially underway, and the first round is in full swing with eight matchups. The Knicks, Thunder and Clippers were all victorious on Thursday night, and they enter the weekend with series leads.

When was the last time a No. 7 seed (Warriors) was a betting favorite over a healthy No. 2 seed (Rockets)? Three of the four series in the West and at least one in the East (two if you're a big Pistons fan) could go either way.

They came prepared for playoff basketball, equipped with horse heads to distract Nikola Jokic at the foul line. The Nuggets’ Game 3 looked more like a horse’s behind.

The Denver Nuggets are headed into a pivotal Game 3 matchup on Thursday as they play their first road game of the NBA playoffs. The series is currently tied at 1-1 after the Los Angeles Clippers stole Game 2 in Denver,

Kawhi Leonard recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and the Los Angeles Clippers took a 2-1 series lead with a convincing 117-83 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night at Inglewood,