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West 1st Round - Game 1

Follow live: Warriors dominating Rockets in Houston

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Alperen Sengun puts Draymond Green on a poster

The Rockets center throws down a vicious slam early in Game 1.

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    East 1st Round - Game 1CLE leads series 1-0

    Donovan Mitchell adjusts midair for incredible bucket as Cavs dominate Game 1

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    Ty Jerome gets hot down the stretch for Cavs

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    Darius Garland blows a kiss with 3 for Cavs

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    Bam Adebayo throws down one-handed putback slam for Heat

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      DEFENDING CHAMPS SHOW OUT

      Derrick White's seven 3-pointers power Boston to Game 1 win

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