NBA PLAYOFFS (FIRST-ROUND OPENERS)…
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Orlando 122 – Milwaukee 110… The Magic jumped out to a 10-point lead after the first quarter and remained in control of the Bucks. Nikola Vucevic piled up 35 points and 14 rebounds. Five other players scored in double figures for Orlando. Game 2 is tomorrow.
Miami 113 – Indiana 101… The Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to down the Pacers. Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 28 points. Goran Dragic tossed in 24 points. Game 2 is tomorrow.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Houston 123 – Oklahoma City 108… James Harden scored 37 points and brought down 11 rebounds in leading the Rockets past the Thunder. Jeff Green came off the bench to deliver 22 points. Game 2 is tomorrow.
Portland 100 – L.A. Lakers 93… The Trail Blazers came up big in the second half to stun the Lakers. Damian Lillard led all scorers with 34 points. CJ McCollum tossed in 21 points. Game 2 is tomorrow.