Sunday, May 03, 2015

NBA Playoffs: Wizards, Warriors Grab Series-Opening Wins As Second Round Starts

Two games were played on Sunday as the second round (conference semifinals) of the NBA Playoffs commenced.

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

At Atlanta:

Despite a sprained ankle, Bradley Beal scored 28 points as the Washington Wizards became the first team in NBA history to win four consecutive series-openers on the road with their 104-98 conference-semifinal series-opening victory over the Atlanta Hawks.  DeMarre Carroll paced the hosts with 24 points.



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

At Oakland, California:

Stephen Curry scored 22 points and dished out seven assists as the Golden State Warriors wore down the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 101-86 in the opening contest of their conference semifinal series.  Marc Gasol scored 21 points and Zach Randolph added 20 while each grabbed nine rebounds for the Grizzlies.


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