The Playoffs are here! How true is this adage: a series doesn't start until the road team wins? Well, for the first time in 11 years, the home teams swept these first round game 1s... going 8-0.The Lakers have not beat the Nuggets since December 16, 2022 and LeBron has played in 8 of those 9 games. That losing streak is tied for the longest in his career against a single opponent. What will lakers need to do to even series? Is AD the most important Laker heading into Game 2?It's playoff time... which means it's Dame Time. Did the Bucks prove they can win without Giannis?NBA Today starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Playoff Mayhem

With in-depth, comprehensive daily coverage of all aspects of the NBA, Malika Andrews and a vibrant cast of expert analysts and reporters offer their distinct perspectives on the game. She is joined by analysts Vince Carter, Chiney Ogwumike, and Kendrick Perkins, along with Senior Writer Zach Lowe. Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski will be among the top reporters contributing updates from around the league.