Atlanta Holds On For Win Over Brooklyn, NBA Roundup

Paul Millsap answered all those questions about his shoulder. Al Horford didn't let a dislocated finger slow him down. As for the Hawks, they've yet to show the form that carried them to the top of the Eastern Conference. No. 1-seeded Atlanta again survived a tougher-than-expected test from the Brooklyn Nets, holding on for a 96-91 victory and a 2-0 lead in their playoff series Wednesday night.

"We're kind of playing on the edge right now," Horford said.Millsap, who missed five games near the end of the season with a sprained right shoulder, ditched a pad that he felt restricted his shooting motion. He responded by hitting 7 of 11 shots and finished with 19 points.

Horford also looked fine, scoring 14 points while leading the Hawks with 13 rebounds and seven assists. He did it all with his right hand taped, after dislocating his pinky finger in Game 1.

Grizzlies 97, Trail Blazers 82

Known for pounding opponents inside with Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph, the Memphis Grizzlies are showing they can be just as effective outside the paint. Hey, they can even shoot 3-pointers.

Mike Conley and Courtney Lee each scored 18 points, and the Grizzlies beat Portland 97-82 Wednesday night to grab the franchise's first 2-0 lead in a playoff series.

Clippers 111, Spurs 107

Three days from his 39th birthday, Tim Duncan keeps getting better with age. He smartly stayed on the court while playing the last eight minutes with five fouls and recovered from a woeful fourth quarter to steady the Spurs in overtime.

Duncan scored 28 points and fellow NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard added 23 to help San Antonio beat the Los Angeles Clippers 111-107 on Wednesday night, tying their Western Conference playoff series at 1-1.

Wednesday, April 22 Scoreboard

Atlanta 96, Brooklyn 91

Memphis 97, Portland 82

San Antonio 111, Los Angeles 107 (OT)

Thursday, April 23 Schedule (All Times Central)

Cleveland at Boston, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Golden State at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.