NBA PLAYOFFS (first-round)…
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Milwaukee 121 – Orlando 106… Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Bucks put away the Magic to take a 3-1 lead in the series. Kris Middleton scored 18 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter. Game 5 is tomorrow.
Miami 99 – Indiana 87… Goran Dragic scored 23 points to lead a balanced scoring attack and the Heat topped the Pacers to complete a sweep of the series. Bam Adebayo had 14 points and 19 boards. Miami awaits the winner of the Milwaukee-Orlando series in the conference semifinals.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Oklahoma City 117 – Houston 114… The Thunder overcame a 15-point third-quarter deficit to down the Rockets and even the series at two games apiece. Dennis Schroder pumped in 30 points. Chris Paul had 26 points. Game 5 is tomorrow.
L.A. Lakers 135 – Portland 115… The Lakers built a big lead early and never looked back in throttling the Blazers to take a 3-1 lead in the series. LeBron James racked up 30 points and 10 assists in just 28 minutes. Game 5 is tomorrow.