UNDATED (AP) — The top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers won their NBA playoffs opener on Sunday, but the league’s other No. 1 seed fell at home.
Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid led the 76ers to a victory over the Wizards, 125-118.
Harris scored 28 of his game-high 37 points in the first half, filling a scoring void with Embiid on the bench in early foul trouble.
Embiid finished with 30 points despite sitting out a huge portion of the first half. Ben Simmons shot poorly but contributed 15 assists and 15 rebounds.
Bradley Beal had 33 points for the Wizards, who take on the Sixers in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
The Suns were winners in their first playoff game in 11 years as Devin Booker delivered 34 points in a 99-90 decision over the Lakers. Deandre Ayton had 21 points and 16 rebounds in his playoff debut, helping Phoenix defeat the defending champs.
The Suns managed to win without much help from Chris Paul, who didn’t look healthy after a right shoulder injury in the second quarter.
LeBron James had team highs of 18 points and 10 assists for Los Angeles. No other Laker had more than 14 points.
Game 2 is Tuesday in Phoenix.
The Grizzlies pulled off the day’s biggest stunner as Dillon Brooks provided 31 points and seven rebounds in their 112-109 win at Utah. Brooks set a single-game franchise scoring record for a Memphis player making their NBA playoff debut, including layup that put the Grizzlies ahead by three in the closing seconds.
Ja Morant added 26 points and Jonas Valanciunas chipped in 15 with 12 rebounds.
Bojan Bogdanovic furnished 20 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, but he missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining.
Game 2 is Wednesday in Salt Lake City.
The Hawks stole home-court advantage from the Knicks with a 107-105 victory at Madison Square Garden. Trae Young made a runner in the lane with 0.9 seconds left. Young finished with 32 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds.
Bogdan Bogdanovic added 18 points for the Hawks in their first postseason game since 2017.
Alec Burks scored 27 points for the Knicks, who are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2013. Derrick Rose scored 17 points, but Julius Randle shot just 6 for 23 while finishing with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The Knicks host Game 2 on Wednesday.
