It started with a 3-pointer by Avery Bradley 16 seconds into the game. It ended with a layup by Jason Terry with 6.5 seconds left.
Brandon Bass scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics, helped by the return of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, beat the Washington Wizards 107-96 Sunday night.
Rajon Rondo lost control in the final minute of Game 1, and that means he won't be on the court for Game 2.
Sure, basketball is a team sport, but NBA games are often won and lost by individual matchups. Here are five to watch in the first round of the playoffs.
Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points, including a pair of free throws with the game tied and 16 seconds left, and the New York Knicks survived a seesaw season opener Sunday to beat the Boston Celtics 106-104.
Despite having Dwight Howard's situation still up in the air, the Orlando Magic are getting on with their preparation for the preseason.
The NBA's amnesty era is under way.
The NBA's amnesty era is under way.
The NBA's amnesty era is under way.
