NBA PLAYOFFS FIRST-ROUND SERIES…
MIAMI 115 – Atlanta 105… The Heat were too much down the stretch in downing the Hawks to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round Eastern Conference series. Jimmy Butler poured in 45 points. Game 3 is Friday in Atlanta.
MEMPHIS 124 – Minnesota 96… The Grizzlies recovered from a Game 1 loss to rout the Timberwolves and even the first-round Western Conference series at a game apiece. Ja Morant scored 23 points and dished off 10 assists. Game 3 is tomorrow night in Minneapolis.
New Orleans 125 – PHOENIX 114… Brandon Ingram pumped in 37 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Pelicans fought off the Suns to bring the first-round Western Conference playoff series even after two games. CJ McCollum added 23 points. Game 3 is on Friday in New Orleans.