NBA playoffs: Best photos from the first round

LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers screams for a foul during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz in Game 6.

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates a basket as he goes by Chicago Bulls guard Isaiah Canaan (0) during Game 6.

Boston Celtics forward Gerald Green (30) goes over the back of Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (8) during the first quarter in Game 6.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) in the first quarter in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena.

Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12, left) and Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) are separated by referee Bill Spooner (22) after a play in the first quarter in Game 6.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan reach for the loose ball during the third quarter in Game 6 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan dunks during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo defends Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan during the first quarter in Game 6 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) lays the ball over the reach of Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.

Atlanta Hawks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. dunks the ball over Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat in Game 5.

Washington Wizards guard John Wall is fouled by Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder while dribbling around the screen of Wizards center Marcin Gortat in Game 5.

Los Angeles Clippers center Marreese Speights (5) defends against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half in Game 5.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) passes between three defenders in Game 5.

Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) and San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) battle for a rebound during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs power forward David Lee (not pictured) during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) complaints to referee Marc Davis about a head-but he received from a Houston Rocket in the first quarter in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles past Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) in the first quarter in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives against Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) in the first quarter in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center.

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and center JaVale McGee (1) and guard Stephen Curry (30) react in the closing seconds of a 128-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers to clinch Game 4 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) attempts to dunk the ball while being fouled by Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu (8) in the first half of Game 4 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and forward Kevin Durant look on from the court in the first half of Game 4 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat reacts to a call against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter in Game 4 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks guard Jose Calderon reacts after making a basket against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter in Game 4 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell and center Jakob Poeltl celebrate a basket during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

oronto Raptors guard Norman Powell scores a basket between Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks forward Thon Maker during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.

Atlanta Hawks mascot Harry waves a flag before Game 4 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks fans hold signs in reference to Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris before Game 4 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka dunks over Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first quarter in Game 5 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

The Utah Jazz's Gordon Hayward shoots the ball over the LA Clippers' Chris Paul during the Jazz's 105-98 win in Game 4.

The Boston Celtics' Gerald Green shoots the ball past the Chicago Bulls' Cristiano Felicio. The Celtics won Game 4, 104-95, to even up the series at 2-2.

The Houston Rockets' James Harden drives to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets won Game 4, 113-109, to take a 3-1 series lead.

The Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams (12) loses the ball while defended by the Houston Rockets' James Harden (left) and Eric Gordon. The Rockets won Game 4, 113-109.

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) ends up on the floor in pain after making contact with Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is guarded by Indiana Pacers guard Jeff Teague (44) in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Apr 22, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) dunks over Portland Trail Blazers forward Noah Vonleh (21) in the second half of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee (1) dunks over Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) in the second half of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) watches Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) fall to the floor in the first half of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) celebrates during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs 110-108 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) lays the ball up against San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs 110-108 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots a game winning shot over San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) in overtime of game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs 110-108 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) celebrates a three-point basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Washington Wizards in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol (16) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the first half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) celebrates during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) attempts a shot against Washington Wizards guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) in the fourth quarter of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) and forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) in the first quarter of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dunks during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives for the basket as Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) defends during the first quarter in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) blocks the shot of Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first quarter in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) passes to teammate Taj Gibson (22) between Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) and center Nene (42) during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.

Thunder forward Andre Roberson (21) pursues Rockets guard James Harden (13) around a screen set by Rockets center Clint Capela (15) during the first quarter of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.

Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, right, drives around around Bulls center Robin Lopez during the second half of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at United Center in Chicago.

Rockets center Nene, right, fouls Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.

Clippers guard Chris Paul, right, looks to pass while be defending by Jazz forward Joe Ingles, left, in the first quarter of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City.

Jazz guard George Hill, right, drives past Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, left, in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin, right, shoots against Jazz forward Joe Johnson, left, in the second quarter of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City.

Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) is defended by Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and guard Avery Bradley (0) during the first quarter in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center.

Bulls forward Cristiano Felicio (6) dunks the ball on Boston Celtics forward Gerald Green (30) during the second quarter of the game in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) drives the lane between Spurs defenders David Lee (10) and Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half of Game 3 in Memphis.

Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) tries to pass out of a double-team by as Grizzlies defenders Marc Gasol (33) and Wayne Selden (7) during Game 3 in Memphis.

Spurs forward Kawhi Leonaard (2) throws down a one-handed flush during Game 3 against the Grizzlies.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) passes the ball around Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the third quarter in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) chase a loose ball in the third quarter in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is guarded by Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (6) in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Miles (0) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) against Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena.

Golden State Warriors guard Ian Clark (21) on the floor in front of the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) handles the ball during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game 2.

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) blocks a shot attempt by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo during Game 2 in Houston.

Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) defends in the second quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.

Washington Wizards guard John Wall reacts after making a three point field goal against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2.

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) draws a charge on Atlanta Hawks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) in the second quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.

The Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin dunks against the Utah Jazz in Game 2.

The Utah Jazz's Gordon Hayward looks to pass the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2.

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas drives against Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler during the first quarter in Game 2.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo slaps hands with guard Matthew Dellavedova after making a basket as Toronto Raptors guard Demar DeRozan looks on in Game 2.

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry reacts to a call from an official during second quarter play against Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo drives for a basket past Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas, guard Kyle Lowry and forward DeMarre Carroll in Game 2.

Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley and center Amir Johnson battle with Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez during the first quarter in Game 2.

Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo is guarded by Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas during the first quarter in Game 2.

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry shoots for a basket as Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton defends in the second half in Game 2.

Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives to the bucket between Grizzlies defenders Wayne Selden (7) and Marc Gasol (33) during the first half of Game 2 in San Antonio.

Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) and the crowd celebrate a big second-half three-pointer during Game 2 against the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) drives to the hoop between a trio of Spurs defenders during the first half of Game 2.

Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard scrambles for a loose ball during the second half of Game 2.

Cavaliers defenders Kevin Love, left, and Iman Shumpert, right, double-team Pacers forward Paul George during the second half of Game 2 in Cleveland.

Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) tries to drive against Pacers defender Jeff Teague (44) during the second half of Game 2.

Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) tries to back down Pacers defender Paul George (13) during the first half of Game 2 in Cleveland.

Pacers forward Paul George throws down a two-handed slam during Game 2 in Cleveland.

Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) reacts after making a basket during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball during the third quarter as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) defends in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) defends during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center.

Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) goes to the basket past Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) and center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the third quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) gets a hug from guard Avery Bradley (0) after hitting a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and center JaVale McGee (1) during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the basketball against Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates with guard Shaun Livingston (34) against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with guard Ian Clark (21) against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena.

Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) and Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (right) and forward Otto Porter Jr. (left) fight for a loose ball during the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) dunks the ball as Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) defends during the fourth quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards won 114 - 107.

Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) passes the ball as Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) looks on during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.

The Utah Jazz's Joe Johnson scores over the L.A. Clippers' Jamal Crawford and DeAndre Jordan to win Game 1, 97-95, at Staples Center.

L.A. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan dunks against the Utah Jazz.

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) is helped off the court by teammates George Hill (3) and Boris Diaw (33).

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Vince Carter dunks the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol is defended by San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol during the first half in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after a play against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Toronto Raptors forward PJ Tucker reacts after making a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo controls the ball against Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll during the first half in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo goes up for a dunk as Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas defends during the first half in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas during the first half in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

A general view of fans gathered in the area outside of the Air Canada Centre known as Jurassic Park prior to Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs between the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors.

LeBron James (23) reacts after a 109-108 win against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a dunk in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Fans hold signs in the third quarter in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the second quarter in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (6) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the second quarter in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.