NBA FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF SCORES…
BOSTON 119 – Atlanta 106… The Celtics cruised past the Hawks to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Jayson Tatum scored 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Derrick White added 26 points. The series shifts to Atlanta for Game 3 on Friday.
CLEVELAND 107 – New York 90… The Cavaliers turned it up defensively in rolling past the Knicks to even the series at 1-1. Darius Garland made six 3-pointers on his way to 32 points. Evan Mobley had 13 points and as many boards. The series is headed to New York for Game 3 on Friday.
PHOENIX 123 – L.A. Clippers 109… The Suns shook off a slow start to roll past the Clippers and bring the series even at a game apiece. All five starters scored in double figures, led by Devin Booker’s 38 points. Kevin Durant added 25 points. The series moves to Los Angeles for Game 3 tomorrow.