NBA: Miami Heat impress in Game One of Eastern Conference semi-finals
Last Updated: 07/05/14 7:11am
LeBron James led the NBA's defending champions to victory in Game One of their Eastern Conference semi-finals as the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 107-86.
James had 22 points while Ray Allen added 19, keeping Miami unbeaten in the post-season while also snapping a four-game losing streak against Brooklyn this season.
There were five Heat players in double figures in all, with Chris Bosh adding 15 with 11 rebounds, Dwyane Wade scoring 14 and Mario Chalmers 12.
Deron Williams and Joe Johnson led Brooklyn with 17 each, but Kevin Garnett was held scoreless in 16 minutes of action.
Tony Parker's 33 points helped the San Antonio Spurs to a 116-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in a game in which they never trailed.
The Spurs had led by 26 at half-time and never gave Portland much of a chance.
LaMarcus Aldridge led the Blazers with 32 points and 14 rebounds.
