Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs take control of play-off series
The Cleveland Cavaliers moved to within two games of a first-round NBA play-off win over the Indiana Pacers with a 117-111 success.
Kyrie Irving recorded 37 points, with 27 from Kevin Love, as the Cavs moved 2-0 up in the best-of-seven series.
It was a little more nervy than it ought to have been, though, as the Cavs were leading by 18 points in the final quarter before taking their foot off the pedal. They held out to leave the Pacers with it all to do.
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The San Antonio Spurs also took a 2-0 lead as Kawhi Leonard inspired a 96-82 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
KAWHILIGHTS: Playoff Career-High Edition pic.twitter.com/gFGw2grgUD — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 18, 2017
Leonard scored 37 points, combined with 11 rebounds, in his best ever play-off display as the Spurs took control.