NBA PLAYOFFS FIRST-ROUND SERIES SCOREBOARD…
Boston 116 – BROOKLYN 112… The Celtics held off the Nets to complete a sweep of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Jayson Tatum pumped in 29 points before fouling out late in the fourth quarter. Jaylen Brown added 22 points. Marcus Smart scored 20 points and dished off 11 assists. Boston awaits the winner of the Milwaukee-Chicago series in the second round.
Toronto 103 – PHILADELPHIA 88… The Raptors scored the first 12 points of the second quarter to take the lead for good in downing the 76ers to move within 3-2 in the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. They return home for Game 6 on Thursday. Pascal Siakam scored 23 points to lead a balanced scoring attack and grabbed 10 rebounds,
DALLAS 102 – Utah 77… The Mavericks rolled past a cold-shooting Jazz team to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference first-round playoff series. Luka Doncic had game-highs with 33 points and 13 boards. Jalen Brunson added 24 points. The series returns to Dallas for Game 6 on Thursday.