NBA PLAYOFF SCOREBOARD…
MILWAUKEE 107 – Brooklyn 96… The Bucks fought their way past the Nets to even the Eastern Conference semifinals at two games apiece. Giannis Antetokounmpo had game-highs with 34 points and 12 rebounds. Brooklyn lost guard Kyrie Irving to an ankle injury in the second quarter. His status is unknown for tomorrows Game 5 in Brooklyn.
Phoenix 125 – DENVER 118… The Suns finished off a Western Conference semifinals sweep of the Nuggets and are headed to the conference finals for the first time since their last playoff appearance in 2010. They await the winner of the L.A. Clippers-Utah series. Chris Paul led all scorers with 37 points. Devin Booker added 34 points and 11 boards. Denver lost NBA MVP Nikola Jokic in the third quarter when he was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected.