Celtics rally from 10-point deficit in 4th for 92-88 victory over Magic and 3-2 series lead

BOSTON — The Magic lost their touch in a series some of their players believe should already be over. The Celtics keep finding theirs just in time. The defending NBA champions wiped out a 10-point deficit in the last five minutes and won Game 5 92-88 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. If the Celtics lose Game 6 in Orlando on Thursday, they will host Game 7 on Sunday.

Get out the brooms: LeBron scores 27 as Cavs complete another sweep with 84-74 win over Hawks

ATLANTA — The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to complete a four-game sweep that put them in the NBA’s conference finals. The Denver Nuggets did not. LeBron James pumped in 27 points as the Cavaliers pulled out an 84-74 triumph in Atlanta to complete their second consecutive four-game sweep. The Cavs led by just four until James converted a three-point play with 2:03 remaining, igniting a game-ending 8-2 run.

LeBron, Cavs await Hawks, who win first playoff series since 1999 with 91-78 rout of Heat

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks lingered on the court, savoring the cheers as red and silver streamers drifted down from the rafters.

Marathon Men: Bulls outlast Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime to force Game 7 in Boston

CHICAGO — Derrick Rose scored 28 points and blocked Rajon Rondo’s potential game-winner, John Salmons scored 35, and the Chicago Bulls beat the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime Thursday night to even the first-round series.

With Billups, Anthony leading way, Nuggets beat Hornets for 1st playoff series win since 1994

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets ended a long postseason drought last night while the Atlanta Hawks moved closer to ending theirs. The Nuggets have won a playoff series for the first time since 1994, advancing to the NBA’s Western Conference semifinals by beating New Orleans 107-86 in Game 5. The game was tied at 62 until the Nuggets closed the third quarter on an 18-4 run.

Ben Gordon scores 22 points as Bulls beat Celtics 121-118 in double overtime to tie series 2-2

CHICAGO — Ben Gordon strained his hamstring early on. He got knocked to the floor, too. But the biggest shot was the one he delivered.

Hawks may want to blame curse of the bird after getting burned by Wade, Heat 108-93 in Game 2

ATLANTA — If the Hawks lose again in the opening round of the playoffs, they may remember that pesky bird flying around their arena, disrupting the opening minutes of Game 2.

Too little, too late: LeBron scores 29, Cavs hold off Pistons’ rally for 94-82 win in Game 2

CLEVELAND — Their late comeback, impressive as it was by guys who hardly play, came up short. The Detroit Pistons have to finish the next one.