NBA PLAYOFF SCOREBOARD…
BROOKLYN 125 – Milwaukee 86… The Nets led by as many as 49 points in blowing out the Bucks to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kevin Durant scored a game-high 32 points. Kyrie Irving added 22 points. The series moves to Milwaukee for Game 3 on Thursday.
PHOENIX 122 – Denver 105… The Suns came from 10 points down in the third quarter to blow past the Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals opener. All five starters scored in double figures, led by Mikal Bridge’s 23 points. Chris Paul and Devin Booker added 21 points apiece. Paul also dished off 11 assists. Deandre Ayton finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds. The series remains in Phoenix for tomorrow’s Game 2.