Raptors hold on, eliminate Bucks

DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points and the Raptors squandered a 25- point lead late in the third quarter before holding on for a 92- 89 victory over the host Bucks to take their first- round playoff series in six games.

Cory Joseph had five points in a 9- 0 run in the final two minutes, including a three- pointer with 1: 27 left, to help stave off the pesky Bucks.

The Raptors move on to face the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals in a series that starts Monday. They’ll need to work on finishing off opponents in the second half.

Spurs advance

Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, and the Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the host Grizzlies 103- 96 to take the series 4- 2.

The Spurs now have beaten Memphis four of the five playoff series.

Tony Parker added 27 points on 11- for- 14 shooting, while LaMarcus Aldridge had 17 points and 12 rebounds. Patty Mills had 10 points off the bench for the Spurs. San Antonio outrebounded Memphis 46- 28, with 16 of those offensive boards. That led to 17 second- chance points.

Their semifinal with Houston will start Monday night in San Antonio.

Mike Conley scored 26 points, leading the five Memphis starters in double digits.

Knicks’ Noah has surgery

Knicks center Joakim Noah had right shoulder surgery to repair his rotator cuff, a procedure that could sideline him until training camp.

Noah had surgery on his other shoulder last season. He was limited to 29 games in his final season with the Bulls before signing a fouryear, $ 72 million deal with New York.

Fans allowed to vote

The inaugural NBA Awards show on June 26 will include several categories voted on exclusively by the fans, including dunk of the year and performance of the year. Fans can vote on social media for Dunk of the Year, Best Style, Block of the Year, Assist of the Year, Game Winner of the Year and Top Performance of the Year by posting on Twitter with the name of the award, followed by the first and last name of their pick.