NBA PLAYOFF SCOREBOARD (first-round openers)…
PHILADELPHIA 125 – Washington 118… Tobias Harris scored a game-high 37 points as the 76ers fought off the Wizards to open their Eastern Conference first-round series. Joel Embiid added 30 points. Ben Simmons grabbed 15 rebounds and dished off as many assists. Philadelphia hosts Game 2 on Wednesday.
PHOENIX 99 – L.A. Lakers 90… The Suns got past the Lakers to take the Western Conference first-round series opener and win their first playoff game in 11 years. Devin Booker pumped in 34 points. Deandre Ayton finished with 21 points and 16 boards. Game 2 is tomorrow in Phoenix.
Atlanta 107 – NEW YORK 105… Trae Young made a driving runner with less than a second remaining to send the Hawks past the Knicks. Young led all scorers with 32 points and also had 10 assists. Clint Capela pulled down 13 rebounds to go with his nine points. New York hosts Game 2 on Wednesday.
Memphis 112 – UTAH 109… The eighth-seeded Grizzlies held off the top-seeded Jazz in the Western Conference first-round playoff series opener. Dillon Brooks scored a game-high 31 points. Ja Morant tossed in 26 points. Jonas Valanciunas had 15 points and 12 boards. Game 2 is Wednesday in Salt Lake City.