UNDATED (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have grabbed a two-games-to-none lead in their NBA first-round series with Boston.
Joe Harris tied a franchise playoff record with seven 3-pointers while scoring a postseason career-high 25 points as the Nets routed the Celtics, 130-108. Harris delivered 16 points in the first quarter while going 4 for 4 behind the arc.
Kevin Durant scored 26 points and James Harden added 20 for the Nets, who lit up the Celtics for 40 points in the first quarter after scoring just 16 in the opening period of Game 1.
Kyrie Irving had 15 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Nets, who made 17 3-pointers.
Marcus Smart scored 19 points.
Game 3 is Friday in Boston.
The Lakers evened their series at a game apiece and stole homecourt advantage from the Phoenix Suns.
LeBron James made a turnaround 18-foot jumper and Anthony Davis followed with a 3-pointer and two free throws late in fourth quarter as the Lakers held on for a hard-fought 109-102 win over the Suns. Davis’ trey with 2:15 left put Los Angeles up 98-92 and ended a Phoenix rally.
James furnished 23 points and nine assists. Davis made 18 of 21 free throws and added 10 rebounds and seven assists.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 31 points and made all 17 of his free throws. Deandre Ayton had 22 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and shot 11 of 13 from the field.
Game 3 is Thursday in Los Angeles.
The Clippers could be in line for another earlier-than-expected playoff exit after falling behind 2-0 against Dallas.
Luka Doncic scored 39 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. added 28 as the Mavericks again outshot the NBA’s best 3-point team in a 127-121 victory over Los Angeles. Hardaway hit a playoff career-high six 3-pointers and Doncic had five as Dallas was 18 of 34 from long-range. Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points and Maxi Kleber had 13 for Dallas.
Kawhi Leonard scored 30 of his 41 points by halftime for the Clippers, who travel to Dallas for Game 3 on Thursday.
