SPORTS
NBA PLAYOFF SCORE (games in Orlando)…
EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS OPENER
Miami 117 – Boston 114 (OT)… The Heat erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit and outlasted the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals opener. Goran Dragic led a balanced scoring attack with 29 points. Jae Crowder added 22 points. Jimmy Butler tossed in 20 points. Game 2 is tomorrow.
WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
Denver Nuggets 104 – L.A. Clippers 89… The Nuggets pulled away in the second half to down the Clippers and advance to take on the L.A. Lakers in the Western Conference Finals beginning tomorrow. Jamal Murray poured in 40 points. Nikola Jokic totaled 16 points, 22 rebounds and 13 assists.