76ers 90, Pistons 86

Auburn Hills, Mich. – Andre Miller scored 20 points, and Willie Green had a career playoff-high 17, helping Philadelphia stun Detroit.

The Pistons were expected to beat the Sixers by double digits and actually led by 15 midway through the third quarter.

After the Sixers trailed, 62-47, Green made two baskets to start a 10-0 run that sparked a comeback.

Magic 114, Raptors 100

Orlando, Fla. – Dwight Howard had 25 points and 22 rebounds, Jameer Nelson scored 24 points, and the Magic took the series opener from the Raptors.

Howard scored six straight points in a 10-0 fourth-quarter run that sealed Orlando’s first playoff victory since 2003. He also blocked five shots and made 9-of-11 free throws.

Lakers 128, Nuggets 114

Los Angeles – Pau Gasol finally discovered how it feels to be on the winning side in a postseason game. The 7-foot Spaniard had a whole lot to do with his first playoff victory.

Gasol established playoff highs with 36 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists.

Gasol was 0-12 in three previous postseasons.

Celtics 104, Hawks 81

Boston – Ray Allen scored 18 points, and Kevin Garnett had 16 as the two newcomers who led Boston to the NBA’s best record sparked it to a playoff-opening victory.

Allen scored 10 straight Celtics points midway through the third that extended a 13-point lead to 67-48 with 5:39 left in the third period.