NBA PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT SCORES…
EASTERN CONFERENCE – FIRST ROUND
INDIANA 144 – Charlotte 117… The Pacers routed the Hornets to open the NBA’s postseason. All five starters scored in double figures, led by Oshae Brissett’s 23 points. Domantas Sabonis brought down 23 rebounds to go with his 14 points. Doug McDermott added 21 points. Indiana advances to visit Washington tomorrow.
BOSTON 118 – Washington 100… Jayson Tatum erupted to score 32 of his 50 points in the second half as the Celtics put away the Wizards and secured the Eastern Conference’s seventh seed and a first-round matchup with second-seeded Brooklyn starting Saturday. Kemba Walker tossed in 29 points for Boston.