NBA: Magic top Bucks 122-110 in playoff opener
The Orlando Magic have stunned the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks 122 to 110 in the opening game of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
The Magic got off to a quick start and took a 10-point lead into the second quarter. They held onto their advantage by finishing the frame 29-all, and continued their offensive tactics after the break, outscoring Milwaukee 30-27 in third.
The Bucks won the 4th 31-30, but Orlando had done enough to take a 12 point victory, and start the series with a morale boosting win.
In the other game in the East, the Miami Heat overcame the Indiana Pacers 113 to 101 to take a 1-nothing lead in their first round playoff series.
Meanwhile in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets earned a 123 to 108 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of their first round series.
James Harden had 37 points, 11 rebounds and three assists, to lead Houston to the VICTORY. The Thunder were led by Danilo Gallinari, who chipped-in 29 points in the losing effort on Tuesday. In the other game in the West, the Top Seeded Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 100 to 93 defeat against the 8th seeded Portland Trail Blazers.
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