Minnesota, New York, Denver and Indianapolis took their Game 1s as the NBA playoffs began Saturday. Here are our takeaways from the action.

Anthony Edwards does not back down from any obstacle in his way. At just 23 years old, the Minnesota Timberwolves, All-Star shooting guard has already had the pressure of being the "face" of the NBA dropped on him (even if he doesn't want it).

Luka Doncic leads all scorers as the LA Lakers strike back to tie up their first-round playoff series against Minnesota.