The undermanned Brooklyn Nets are picking up playoff experience on the fly.

Stars illuminated Game 1 between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz, offering a glimpse at what could be a fun series in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

The Boston Celtics will attempt once again to wear down Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid when the Eastern Conference clubs continue their best-of-seven, first-round playoff series with Game 2 on Wednesday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando.

The Game 1 result of their Western Conference matchup with the Dallas Mavericks pleased Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers, but he wasn't completely happy with the performance.