Playoff first round results and schedules recap
Summary of playoff games with final scores from various matchups including Cleveland over Indiana 109-108 and 117-111 as the Cavaliers take 2-0, Golden State 121-109 over Portland, Chicago 106-102 over Boston, Houston 118-87 over Oklahoma City, and Washington 109-101 at Atlanta. Series leads and upcoming games noted.
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Cavs rely on big three as playoff pace rises against Pacers
Cleveland’s LeBron James Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love have combined for 161 of 226 Cavs playoff points through two wins. Tyronn Lue says two of the trio usually shine and the offense averages 113 in the series though fourth-quarter scoring has dipped.
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Detlef Schrempf
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Channing Frye
J.R. Smith
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James guards Ellis as defensive catalyst
With Smith or Iman Shumpert defending Paul George, James guards Monta Ellis most of the time. Ellis is 5-for-12 from the field and 1-for-4 on 3-pointers, while James acts like a free safety and challenges shooters from the weak side, likened by Smith to an Ed Reed with interceptions.
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Monta Ellis
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Boston
Isaiah Thomas
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Channing Frye
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LeBron posts historic playoff line in Game 2
LeBron James finished with 25 points 10 rebounds seven assists four steals and four blocks in Game 2 to become the first playoff player with a 25 10 7 4 4 since tracking began in 1973 74. He trails Kobe Bryant by 12 points for third all time and needs four rebounds to reach seventh.
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Cavs value family as focus amid playoff run
LeBron James notes Iman Shumpert may start in Game 7 as Cleveland eyes a 2-0 series lead while addressing Kevin Love's status. Smith praises hospital staff caring for his newborn Dakota, emphasizes family comes first despite season injuries and playoff pressures.
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Rockets rally to take 2-0 series lead over Thunder
The Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-111 to move ahead 2-0 in the Western Conference first round. James Harden scored 35 points as Russell Westbrook posted a 51-point triple double in a losing effort.
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Cavs defense falters as offense carries post title run
Basketball writer Jim Ingraham notes the Cavaliers struggle to defend allowing near 110 points per game to Indiana in playoffs while relying on their mega offense led by Irving LeBron and Love. He contrasts last season's strong defensive showings with current vulnerabilities despite big scoring.
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