Nets 107, Knicks 83
In East Rutherford, New Jersey, Jason Kidd scored 14 points and had 13 assists, and Jason Collins knocked Tim Thomas out of the game on a flagrant foul in the fourth quarter of New Jersey's victory over New York in Game 1 of their first-round series.
Kerry Kittles hit his first six shots and scored 20 points as the two-time defending Eastern Conference champions shot nearly 60 percent in the first half and used their defense to put the game away in the second half, holding New York to 28 points.
Richard Jefferson added 21 points and Kenyon Martin had 16 for the Nets, who outscored New York 28-4 on the fast break -- including 14-2 in the first quarter.
Stephon Marbury scored just 13 points for the Knicks, who are making their first playoff appearance since 2001. Penny Hardaway led the Knicks with 18 and Nazr Mohammed had 16.
Spurs 98, Grizzlies 74
In San Antonio, Tim Duncan got 26 points as San Antonio gave Memphis a harsh initiation to postseason play.
The Spurs used their size advantage to produce easy inside baskets from Duncan and Robert Horry, while their relentless defense made Pau Gasol a non-factor while holding Memphis to its worst shooting percentage of the season.
Eighteen of San Antonio's first 25 points came in the paint, and they ended with 50 points inside.
The win was the 12th straight for the Spurs and their 14th straight at home, coming against a team that beat them three times during the regular season.
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