NBA PLAYOFFS SCOREBOARD…
Milwaukee 101 – BOSTON 89… The Bucks built a 10-point halftime lead and coasted past the Celtics in the opener of the Eastern Conference second-round playoff series. Giannis Antetokounmpo piled up 24 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. Jrue Holiday added 25 points and 10 boards. The series remains in Boston for Game 2 tomorrow.
Golden State 117 – MEMPHIS 116… Klay Thompson knocked down a go-ahead 3-pointer with 36 seconds left and the Warriors hung on to edge the Grizzlies in the Western Conference second-round playoff series opener. Jordan Poole came off the bench to score 31 points. Stephen Curry had 24 points. The series stays in Memphis for tomorrow’s Game 2.