Utah Jazz 104 Los Angeles Clippers 91 (JAZZ win series 4-3) LOS ANGELES - Gordon Hayward netted 26 points, grabbed eight rebounds and handed out three assists as the Jazz moved on to the second round where they will meet the Golden State Warriors. George Hill and Derrick Favors added 17 points a piece. DeAndre Jordan recorded a double-double with 24 points and 17 rebounds … [Read more...] about Celtics take game one; Jazz move on to second round
Rockets move on to second round
Houston Rockets 105 Oklahoma City Thunder 99 (HOU wins series 4-1) HOUSTON - James Harden recorded 34 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks as the Rockets are headed to the second round. Lou Williams added 22 bench points and grabbed five rebounds. Russell Westbrook dropped 47 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and handed out nine assists for the … [Read more...] about Rockets move on to second round
Adams tips in victory for Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder 115 Houston Rockets 113 (Rockets 2-1 series) OKLAHOMA CITY - Russell Westbrook recorded his second straight playoff triple-double with 32 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists as the Thunder earned their first victory in this best of seven series. Taj Gibson added 20 points. James Harden totaled 44 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Rockets. … [Read more...] about Adams tips in victory for Thunder
Bulls go up two on the Celtics; Raptors and Clippers tie series at one
Toronto Raptors 106 Milwaukee Bucks 100 TORONTO - Kyle Lowry scored 22 points, grabbed four rebounds, handed out five assists and took away three steals as the Raptors tied the series at one apiece. DeMar DeRozan added 23 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Bucks. Khris Middleton … [Read more...] about Bulls go up two on the Celtics; Raptors and Clippers tie series at one
Spurs and Cavaliers take 2-0 series leads
Cleveland Cavaliers 117 Indiana Pacers 111 CLEVELAND - Kyrie Irving (37), Kevin Love (27) and LeBron James (25) combined for 89 points as the Cavaliers took a 2-0 lead in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. James (10) and Love (11) combined for 21 rebounds. Paul George (32) and Jeff Teague (23) combined for 55 points for the Pacers. San Antonio Spurs 96 Memphis Grizzlies … [Read more...] about Spurs and Cavaliers take 2-0 series leads