The NBA playoffs kicked off with dramatic flair, highlighted by the New York Knicks' thrilling victory over the Detroit Pistons and a nail-biter between the Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers. The Knicks, led by a late-game surge from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, executed a historic 21-0 run to seal their win. Meanwhile, the Nuggets edged out the Clippers in overtime, with pivotal contributions from Russell Westbrook and Jamal Murray. Denver's resilience was tested as they overcame a 15-point deficit with help from a stingy defense that forced 20 turnovers. The day also saw the Minnesota Timberwolves stun the LA Lakers, winning by 22 points, while the Indiana Pacers took care of business with a solid win over the Milwaukee Bucks.