The Lakers advanced to the second round on Monday night after completing a five-game series win over the Jazz.

- Atlanta 81, Miami 71

Team FIC Differential: Hawks +18.2, Heat -18.2

The Hawks (2-2) put the clamps on defensively to even up their first round series against the Heat (2-2) on Monday night with a road win, there first in over a decade. Mike Bibby scored a team-high 15 points, Zaza Pachulia posted 12 points and 18 rebounds, and Josh Smith added 13 points, 7 boards and 4 assists in the victory. Atlanta held Miami to 37% shooting at America Airlines Arena, while winning the rebounding battle by seven. Dwyane Wade starred with 22 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds, Jermaine O?Neal tallied 20 points and 6 boards, and James Jones scored 19 points on 4-for-5 shooting in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Zaza Pachulia, Atlanta ? 19.5

Jermaine O?Neal, Miami ? 13.3

James Jones, Miami ? 9.6

Josh Smith, Atlanta ? 9.1

- Denver 121, New Orleans 63

Team FIC Differential: Nuggets +90.7, Hornets -90.7

The Nuggets (3-1) handed the Hornets (1-3) the worst defeat in NBA playoff history, matching the 58-point drubbing that the Lakers handed the Hawks during the 1956 postseason. Carmelo Anthony led with 26 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds, Chauncey Billups tallied 17 points and 8 dimes, and Chris Andersen turned in 11 points and 8 boards off the bench. Denver drilled 56% of their shots, while holding New Orleans to a dreadful 31% from the field. The Nuggets also won the rebounding battle by nine and forced the Hornets to turn the ball over 26 times at home. David West scored a team-high 14 points, James Posey posted 12 points and 7 rebounds, and Chris Paul struggled through 36 minutes of action with 4 points on 2-for-7 shooting, to go along with 6 assists and the same number of turnovers.

Game FIC Scores

Carmelo Anthony, Denver ? 23.1

Chauncey Billups, Denver ? 15.6

James Posey, New Orleans ? 7.3

Rasual Butler, New Orleans ? 5.5

- Lakers 107, Utah 96

Team FIC Differential:

The Lakers (4-1) sent the Jazz (1-4) home on Monday night with a victory at the Staples Center. Kobe Bryant led with 31 points on 10-for-21 shooting, Lamar Odom posted 26 points and 15 rebounds, and Pau Gasol put up 17 points and 11 boards in the victory. Los Angeles outrebounded Utah by seven, while holding the road team to 40% shooting on the night. The Lakers also attempted eight more foul shots than the Jazz, and outscored them by 19 points over the second and third quarters. Paul Millsap led with 16 points and 6 rebounds, Carlos Boozers tallied 10 points and 9 boards, and Deron Williams poured in 14 points and 6 assists in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Lamar Odom, Los Angeles ? 28.0

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles ? 16.4

Carlos Boozer, Utah ? 7.8

Deron Williams, Utah ? 4.8

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