NBA Playoffs Tuesday 4-25

NBA FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF SCORES…
Atlanta 119 – BOSTON 117… Trae Young knocked down a 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds remaining and finished with 38 points and 13 assists as the Hawks rallied past the Celtics to pull within 3-2 in the series. John Collins tossed in 22 points. The series returns to Atlanta for Game 6 tomorrow.

DENVER 112 – Minnesota 109… The Nuggets held on down the stretch to beat the Timberwolves and take the series in five games. Jamal Murray scored a game-high 35 points. Nikola Jokic piled up 28 pints, 17 rebounds and 12 assists. Denver advances to take on Phoenix in the second round.

PHOENIX 136 – L.A. Clippers 130… The Suns erupted to score 50 points in the third quarter and withstood a late run to beat the Clippers and win the series in five games. Devin Booker had game-highs with 47 points and 10 assists. Kevin Durant added 31 points. Deandre Ayton finished with 20 points and 10 boards. Phoenix draws Denver as a second-round playoff opponent.