>>Sixers Nip Celtics Even Series

(Boston, MA)  --  Jrue Holiday dropped in 18 points as the 76ers edged the Celtics, 82-81, in Game Two of their semifinal series.  Andre Iguodala collected 13 points, six rebounds and seven assists to help the Sixers even up the best-of-seven series at a game apiece.  The Sixers notched their first playoff win in Boston since 1982.  Ray Allen had 17 points for the Celitcs, who were outscored 21-11 in the third quarter.  Kevin Garnett finished with 15 points and 12 boards, but he was called for a critical offensive foul with Boston down three and 10 seconds to go.  Philadelphia hosts Game Three on Wednesday.

>>Lakers Trounced By Thunder In Game One

(Oklahoma City, OK)  --  Russell Westbrook had 27 points, seven rebounds and nine assists as the Thunder steamrolled the Lakers, 119-90, in Game One of their West semifinal series.  Kevin Durant added 25 points and eight boards in the opener of the best-of-seven set.  Oklahoma City led by as many as 35 and had only four turnovers in the laugher.  Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum had 20 points apiece for the Lakers.  Bynum also grabbed 14 rebounds in the lopsided loss.  OKC hosts Game Two on Wednesday.