NBA PLAYOFF SCORES…
NEW YORK 111 – Miami 105… The Knicks spurted past the Heat down the stretch and evened the Eastern Conference semifinal series at a game apiece. Jalen Brunson made six 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 30 points. Julius Randle had 25 points and 12 rebounds. RJ Barrett tossed in 24 points. The series shifts to Miami for Game 3 on Saturday.
L.A. Lakers 117 – GOLDEN STATE 112… The Lakers hung on at the end to down the Warriors in the Western Conference playoff series opener. Anthony Davis scored a game-high 30 points and grabbed 2e rebounds. LeBron James had 22 points and 22 boards. Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Klay Thompson added 25 for Golden State, which hosts tomorrow’s game 2.