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The Weekend in Review 4/21

Welcome to one of the most exciting times on the sports calendar — where futures are forged and legacies are tested.

The NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night from iconic Lambeau Field, launching the dreams of the league’s next generation. Over three days, 32 teams will make picks that could reshape their franchises for years to come.

Meanwhile, the NBA Playoffs are already in full swing — and Round 1 wasted no time delivering chaos. From surprise bench heroes to superstar struggles, Game 1s were full of drama, momentum swings, and statements made.

A Wild Start to the NBA Postseason 

The NBA play-offs kicked off on Saturday afternoon and we were left with no shortage of headlines heading into the rest of round one.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was let down by his teammates, as the Pacers rolled to a game one victory over the Milwaukee Bucks

Jalen Brunson and Cam Payne led the Knicks on a 21-0 run late against the Detroit Pistons to take game one in the Garden. 

Russell Westbrook hit a huge three in overtime leading the Denver Nuggets tight rotation to a much needed game one win over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers

LeBron James looked human as the Lakers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves thanks in part to Naz Reid hitting six three pointers off the bench for the Wolves. 

Oklahoma City completely decimated the Memphis Grizzlies in what looks to be a likely sweep out west. 

Cleveland got a huge boost off the bench from 6th Man of the Year contender Ty Jerome, his 28 points off the bench led the home team to a comfortable victory over the Miami Heat

Boston cruised to a game one win over the Orlando Magic after a slow start to the game, getting 30 points from the underrated Derrick White as they begin their quest to repeat. 

Finally, the Golden State Warriors gave the two seeded Houston Rockets a wake up call beating them on Houston's home floor -- showing them this is anything but the regular season now. 

Action continues all week and we will see if any teams down 1-0 can rebound 

All Eyes on Lambeau Field 

The biggest weekend of the NFL offseason is here. The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday, April 24 from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, marking the start of countless new journeys. For many draft prospects, it’s the culmination of years of dedication. For fans, it’s a fresh start — full of hope, hype, and high expectations.

 

 Draft Schedule & Times (ET)
  • Thursday, April 24  Round 1: 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM

  • Friday, April 25  Rounds 2–3: 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM

  • Saturday, April 26  Rounds 4–7: 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

 How to Watch

Fans can tune in on TV or stream across multiple platforms:

  • Thursday: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC

  • Friday: NFL Network, ESPN2, ABC

  • Saturday: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC

  • Streaming: NFL+, ESPN+, and FuboTV (with free trial)

 2025 First-Round Draft Order
  1. Tennessee Titans

  2. Cleveland Browns

  3. New York Giants

  4. New England Patriots

  5. Jacksonville Jaguars

  6. Las Vegas Raiders

  7. New York Jets

  8. Carolina Panthers

  9. New Orleans Saints

  10. Chicago Bears

  11. San Francisco 49ers

  12. Dallas Cowboys

  13. Miami Dolphins

  14. Indianapolis Colts

  15. Atlanta Falcons

  16. Arizona Cardinals

  17. Cincinnati Bengals

  18. Seattle Seahawks

  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  20. Denver Broncos

  21. Pittsburgh Steelers

  22. Los Angeles Chargers

  23. Green Bay Packers

  24. Minnesota Vikings

  25. Houston Texans

  26. Los Angeles Rams

  27. Baltimore Ravens

  28. Detroit Lions

  29. Washington Commanders

  30. Buffalo Bills

  31. Kansas City Chiefs

  32. Philadelphia Eagles

From future franchise quarterbacks to game-changing defenders and late-round steals, the draft sets the tone for the next NFL chapter. Whether you're watching for your team or tracking fantasy sleepers, the next few days will shape the league for years to come.