NBA PLAYOFF SCOREBOARD…
Atlanta 109 – PHILADELPHIA 106… The Hawks erased a 26-point first-half deficit in stunning the 76ers to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. They made 16 of 22 shots in the fourth quarter while outscoring Philadelphia 40-19. Trae Young made made three free throws with 1:26 remaining to put the Hawks on top and added two more with 8.4 seconds left to ice the contest. Young finished with a game-high 39 points. John Collins finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds. The series returns to Atlanta for Game 6 tomorrow.
L.A. Clippers 119 – UTAH 111… The Clippers took control with a big third quarter and held off the Jazz to go up 3-2 in the Western Conference semifinals. Paul George had game-highs with 37 points and 16 boards. Marcus Morris Sr. added 25 points and Reggie Jackson tossed in 20. L.A. hosts Game 6 tomorrow.