NBA PLAYOFFS SCORES (games in Orlando)…
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Boston 112 – Toronto 94… The Celtics jumped out to a 16-point lead after the first quarter and coasted past the Raptors in the Eastern Conference semifinal opener. Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum scored 21 points apiece.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (first round)
L.A. Clippers 111 – Dallas 97… The Clippers overcame a slow start to roll past the Mavericks and take the first-round series in six games. Kawhi Leonard had 33 points and 14 rebounds. L.A. awaits the winner of the Utah-Denver series in the semifinals.
Denver 119 – Utah 107… Jamal Murray recorded his second 50-point effort of the series and the Nuggets downed the Jazz to force tomorrow’s Game 7 in the first-round series. Nikola Jokic added 22 points for Denver, which trailed by five at halftime.