2016 NBA playoffs: Best of the first round

Game 7 in Toronto: Raptors 89, Pacers 84 — Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots past the outstretched arm of Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (10) in the fourth quarter of Game 7.

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (right) greets Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (left) after Game 7.

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) dunks the ball as Charlotte Hornets center Frank Kaminsky III (44) watches during the first half in Game 7.

Charlotte Hornets guard Courtney Lee (1) steps out of bounds while dribbling the ball against the Miami Heat during the first half in Game 7.

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Joe Johnson (2) defends during the first half in Game 7.

Game 6 in Portland: Trail Blazers 106, Clippers 103 — Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) lays injured on the court in a game against the Trail Blazers after being elbowed.

Game 6 in Portland: Trail Blazers 106, Clippers 103 — Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) hugs guard CJ McCollum (3) after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs.

Game 6 in Charlotte: Heat 97, Hornets 90 — Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) and Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) fight for a rebound during the second half of Game 6.

Game 6 in Charlotte: Heat 97, Hornets 90 — Teammates Kemba Walker #15 and Courtney Lee #1 of the Charlotte Hornets react after a call against the Miami Heat during Game 6.

Game 6 in Charlotte: Heat 97, Hornets 90 — Dwyane Wade (3) gives a high-five to Luol Deng after Game 6.

Game 6 in Indiana: Pacers 101, Raptors 83 — Paul George #13 of the Indiana Pacers battles for a loose ball with Delon Wright #55 of the Toronto Raptors in Game 6.

Game 6 in Indiana: Pacers 101, Raptors 83 — Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) shoots the ball over Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) during the second half of Game 6.

Game 6 in Boston: Hawks 104, Celtics 92 — Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (C) makes a pass around Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder and Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott (R) during the first half.

Game 6 in Boston: Hawks 104, Celtics 92 — Jae Crowder #99 of the Boston Celtics reacts after receiving his 6th personal foul against the Atlanta Hawks.

Game 6 in Boston: Hawks 104, Celtics 92 — Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver, left, draws an offensive foul by Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas.

Game 5 in Oakland: Warriors 114, Rockets 81 — James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets sits on the bench during the final minutes of their loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game Five.

Game 5 in Oakland: Warriors 114, Rockets 81— Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after they beat the Houston Rockets in Game Five.

Game 5 in Oakland: Warriors 114, Rockets 81 — Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors and Anderson Varejao #18 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after Thompson made a three-point basket against the Houston Rockets.

Game 5 in Los Angeles: Trail Blazers 108, Clippers 98 — Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during a time out in the first half of game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Game 5 in Los Angeles: Trail Blazers 108, Clippers 98 — Los Angeles Clippers Jeff Green (R) goes to the basket over Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu.

Game 5 in Miami: Hornets 90, Heat 88 — Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) shoots over Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the second half.

Game 5 in Miami: Hornets 90, Heat 88 — Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (left) yells at referee Kane Fitzgerald (right) during the second half.

Game 5 in Miami: Hornets 90, Heat 88 — Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) shoots over Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) during fourth quarter.

Game 5 in Atlanta: Hawks 110, Celtics 83 — Atlanta Hawks' Dennis Schroeder, Al Horford and Kent Bazemore, from left, react on the bench as Tim Hardaway Jr., scored against the Boston Celtics.

Game 5 in Atlanta: Hawks 110, Celtics 83 — Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics leaves the court after injuring himself against the Atlanta Hawks.

Game 5 in Toronto: Raptors 102, Pacers 99 —Bismack Biyombo #8 of the Toronto Raptors dunks the ball as Rodney Stuckey #8 and Ian Mahinimi #28 the Indiana Pacers defend.

Game 5 in Toronto: Raptors 102, Pacers 99 — Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) slam dunks the ball against the Indiana Pacers during the second half of Game 5.

Game 5 in Toronto: Raptors 102, Pacers 99 —Indiana Pacers guard Rodney Stuckey (2) holds the ball as rapper Drake, left, looks on while playing against the Toronto Raptors.

Game 4 in Portland: Trail Blazers 98, Clippers 84 — Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu (8) throws down a two-handed slam.

Game 4 in Portland: Trail Blazers 98, Clippers 84 — Clippers defender DeAndre Jordan (6) fouls Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) on a drive to the hoop.

Game 4 in Portland: Trail Blazers 98, Clippers 84 — Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) corrals a loose ball against Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32).

Game 5 in Oklahoma City: Thunder 118, Mavericks 104 — Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) powers to the hoop past Mavs defenders Dirk Nowitzki (41) and Zaza Pachulia (27).

Game 5 in Oklahoma City: Thunder 118, Mavericks 104 — Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) catches an elbow from Mavs guard Justin Anderson (1) while fighting for a loose ball.

Game 5 in Oklahoma City: Thunder 118, Mavericks 104 — Mavs forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots over Thunder defender Serge Ibaka (9).

Game 4 in Charlotte: Hornets 89, Heat 85 — Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) drives to the hoop against Heat defender Dwayne Wade (3).

Game 4 in Charlotte: Hornets 89, Heat 85 — Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) wrestles for a loose ball with Heat guard Josh Richardson (0).

Game 4 in Charlotte: Hornets 89, Heat 85 — Hornets guard Jeremy Lin gets fired up after a big fourth-quarter bucket.

Game 4 in Detroit: Cavaliers 100, Pistons 98 — Cavs guard J.R. Smith quiets the Detroit crowd after a big fourth-quarter 3.

Game 4 in Detroit: Cavaliers 100, Pistons 98 — Cavs guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives past Pistons defender Reggie Jackson (1).

Game 4 in Detroit: Cavaliers 100, Pistons 98 — Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) tries to lobby the officials for a foul call.

Game 4 in Boston: Celtics 104, Hawks 95 (OT) — Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) walks away from a scuffle that results in a technical foul on Hawks guard Dennis Schroder.

Game 4 in Boston: Celtics 104, Hawks 95 (OT) — Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) tries to shoot over Celtics defender Jonas Jerebko (8).

Game 4 in Houston: Warriors 121, Rockets 94 — Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31) and Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) scramble for a loose ball.

Game 4 in Houston: Warriors 121, Rockets 94 — Rockets forward Michael Beasley (8) shoots overs Warriors defenders Shaun Livingston (34) and Harrison Barnes (40).

Game 4 in Memphis: Spurs 116, Grizzlies 95 — Spurs defender David West (30) blocks a shot attempt by Grizzlies forward Chris Andersen (7).

Game 4 in Memphis: Spurs 116, Grizzlies 95 — Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) drives the lane past Grizzlies defender Jordan Farmar (4).

Game 4 in Memphis: Spurs 116, Grizzlies 95 — Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) tries to pass out of a double-team by Grizzlies defenders Chris Andersen (7) and Vince Carter (15).

Game 3 in Portland: Trail Blazers 96, Clippers 88 — Clippers guard Chris Paul, left, fouls Blazers guard C.J. McCollum on a second-half drive.

Game 3 in Portland: Trail Blazers 96, Clippers 88 — Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the hoop past Clippers defender DeAndre Jordan (6).

Game 3 in Portland: Trail Blazers 96, Clippers 88 — Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) throws down a one-handed flush.

Game 4 in Dallas: Thunder 119, Mavericks 108 — Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the bucket past Mavs defender Dirk Nowitzki (41).

Game 4 in Dallas: Thunder 119, Mavericks 108 — Thunder center Enes Kanter (11) scores on an off-balanced shot while being fouled by Mavs defender David Lee (42).

Game 4 in Dallas: Thunder 119, Mavericks 108 — Thunder guard Dion Waiters (3) and Mavs center Salah Mejri (50) scramble for a loose ball.

Game 3 in Charlotte: Hornets 96, Heat 80 — Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) drives to the basket past Heat defender Hassan Whiteside (21).

Game 3 in Charlotte: Hornets 96, Heat 80 — Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) drives for a layup between a pair of Hornets defenders.

Game 4 in Indianapolis: Pacers 100, Raptors 83 — Pacers forward Paul George (13) skies to the bucket for a two-handed slam.

Game 4 in Indianapolis: Pacers 100, Raptors 83 — Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) passes to center Jonas Valanciunas (17) between a pair of Pacers defenders.

Game 4 in Indianapolis: Pacers 100, Raptors 83 — Pacers center Myles Turner (33) blocks a shot attempt by Raptors forward Luis Scola (4).

Game 3 in Memphis: Spurs 96, Grizzlies 87 — Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) looks for room to pass around Grizzlies defender Zach Randolph (50).

Game 3 in Memphis: Spurs 96, Grizzlies 87 — Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) takes a fallaway jumper over Grizzlies defender Tony Allen (9).

Game 3 in Boston: Celtics 111, Hawks 103 — Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) knocks Hawks defender Jeff Teague (0) to the floor on his way to the basket.

Game 3 in Boston: Celtics 111, Hawks 103 — Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas celebrates a big fourth-quarter shot.

Game 3 in Boston: Celtics 111, Hawks 103 — Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the hoop during the second half.

Game 3 in Detroit: Cavaliers 101, Pistons 91 — Cavs guard Kyrie Irving (2) celebrates a big fourth-quarter bucket with forward LeBron James (23).

Game 3 in Detroit: Cavalierss 101, Pistons 91 — Cavs forward LeBron James (23) drives to the bucket for a dunk between Pistons defenders Marcus Morris (13) and forward Tobias Harris (34).

Game 3 in Houston: Rockets 97, Warriors 96 — Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks to room to drive against Warriors defender Andre Iguodala (9).

Game 3 in Houston: Rockets 97, Warriors 96 — Warriors forward James Michael McAdoo (20) hits Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) with a forearm.

Game 3 in Indianapolis: Raptors 101, Pacers 85 — Pacers forward Paul George laments a technical foul.

Game 3 in Indianapolis: Raptors 101, Pacers 85 — Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) dives for a loose ball.

Game 3 in Dallas: Thunder 131, Mavericks 102 — Mavs forward David Lee (42) drives to the basket between Thunder defenders Serge Ibaka (9) and center Enes Kanter (11).

Game 3 in Dallas: Thunder 131, Mavericks 102 — Mavs defender David Lee (42) fouls Thunder center Enes Kanter (11) during the second quarter.

Game 3 in Dallas: Thunder 131, Mavericks 102 — Thunder forward Kevin Durant celebrates a big bucket.

Game 2 in Los Angeles: Clippers 102, Trail Blazers 81 — Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) drives hard to the bucket through Blazers defender Maurice Harkless (4) for a dunk.

Game 2 in Los Angeles: Clippers 102, Trail Blazers 81 — Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) shoots against Blazers defender C.J. McCollum.

Game 2 in Cleveland: Cavalierss 107, Pistons 90 — LeBron James gets fired up after a big bucket.

Game 2 in Cleveland: Cavaliers 107, Pistons 90 — Cavs forward LeBron James (23) throws down a monster two-handed slam over Pistons defender Reggie Bullock (25).

Game 2 in Miami: Heat 115, Hornets 103 — Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) falls to the court after suffering a foot injury.

Game 2 in Miami: Heat 115, Hornets 103 — Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) and Hornets guard Courtney Lee (1) scramble for a loose ball.

Game 2 in San Antonio: Spurs 94, Grizzlies 68 — Grizzlies defender Chris Andersen, left, fouls Spurs forward Kawhi Leonar.

Game 2 in San Antonio: Spurs 94, Grizzlies 68 — The Spurs bench looks on in the final minutes of their Game 2 rout.

Game 2 in San Antonio: Spurs 94, Grizzlies 68 — Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) blocks a shot attempt by Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50).

Game 2 in Atlanta: Hawks 89, Celtics 72 — Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) attacks the basket against Celtics defender Tyler Zeller (44).

Game 2 in Atlanta: Hawks 89, Celtics 72 — Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) drives against Hawks defender Paul Millsap (4).

Game 2 in Atlanta: Hawks 89, Celtics 72 — Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) drives to the bucket between Hawks defenders Mike Muscala (31) and Kent Bazemore (24).

Game 2 in Oakland: Warriors 115, Rockets 106 — Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) jockeys for rebounding position against Rockets guard James Harden (13).

Game 2 in Oakland: Warriors 115, Rockets 106 — Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) shoots over Rockets defender Dwight Howard (12).

Game 2 in Oakland: Warriors 115, Rockets 106 — Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) throws down a two-handed flush.

Game 2 in Oakland: Warriors 115, Rockets 106 — An injured Steph Curry watches from the bench.

Game 2 in Oklahoma City: Mavericks 85, Thunder 84 — Mavs guard Wesley Matthews (23) scrambles for a loose ball against Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0).

Game 2 in Oklahoma City: Mavericks 85, Thunder 84 — Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) misses a potential game-winning shot in the final seconds.

Game 2 in Toronto: Raptors 98, Pacers 87 — Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas celebrates a first-half bucket.

Game 2 in Toronto: Raptors 98, Pacers 87 — Raptors defenders Jonas Valanciunas (17) and Norman Powell (24) combine to block a shot attempt by Pacers forward Paul George (13).

Game 1 in Los Angeles: Clippers 115, Trail Blazers 95 — Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) scrambles for possession against Blazers center Ed Davis (17).

Game 1 in Los Angeles: Clippers 115, Trail Blazers 95 — Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) looks to drive against Blazers defender Al-Farouq Aminu (8).

Game 1 in Los Angeles: Clippers 115, Trail Blazers 95 — Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) passes over a pair of Clippers defenders during Game 1.

Game 1 in San Antonio: Spurs 106, Grizzlies 74 — Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) drives to the bucket.

Game 1 in San Antonio: Spurs 106, Grizzlies 74 — Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard rises up for a fastbreak dunk.

Game 1 in Miami: Heat 123, Hornets 91 — Hornets guard Nicolas Batum expresses his displeasure with a foul call.

Game 1 in Miami: Heat 123, Hornets 91 — Heat center Hassan Whiteside celebrates a dunk by teammate Amar'e Stoudemire.

Game 1 in Cleveland: Cavaliers 106, Pistons 101 — Cavs forward LeBron James (23) looks to pass around Pistons defender Tobias Harris (34).

Game 1 in Cleveland: Cavaliers 106, Pistons 101 — Pistons guard Stanley Johnson celebrates a first-half bucket against the Cavs.

Game 1 in Cleveland: Cavaliers 106, Pistons 101 — Cavs guard Kyrie Irving (2) shoots over Pistons defender Steve Blake (22).

Game 1 in Atlanta: Hawks 102, Celtics 101 — Hawks center Al Horford (15) and forward Kent Bazemore (24) reacts after a late foul on the Celtics.

Game 1 in Atlanta: Hawks 102, Celtics 101 — Hawks center Al Horford (15) drives against Celtics defender Avery Bradley (0).

Game 1 in Oklahoma City: Thunder 108, Mavericks 70 — Mavs center Salah Mejri (50) fouls Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) during the fourth quarter.

Game 1 in Oklahoma City: Thunder 108, Mavericks 70 — Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket against Mavs defender Charlie Villanueva (3).

Game 1 in Oakland: Warriors 104, Rockets 78 — Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots over Rockets defender Clint Capela (15).

Game 1 in Toronto: Pacers 100, Raptors 90 — Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) passes past Pacers defender Jordan Hill (27).

Game 1 in Toronto: Pacers 100, Raptors 90 — Pacers forward Paul George (13) tries to shoot over Raptors defender Jonas Valanciunas (17).