Blowouts abound in first round of NBA playoffs (Yahoo Sports)

[ASFN Admin]

The NBA playoffs are supposed to be the time when the casual approach many teams take in the regular season goes out the window. The first weekend of action was marked by lopsided scores all over the place, with tight games between the Cavaliers and Pistons and the Celtics and Hawks the exceptions. Five of the eight games over the weekend were decided by at least 20 points while the Indiana Pacers beat Toronto by 10.

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