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Atlanta • Bradley Beal shook off a sprained ankle to score 28 points, and the Washington Wizards remained unbeaten in the postseason, knocking off the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks 104-98 Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Taking advantage of a week off since their sweep of Toronto in the opening round, the Wizards wore down the Hawks in the fourth quarter. Otto Porter scored a couple of big baskets coming down the stretch, and Marcin Gortat sealed it with a lay-in off a pass from John Wall with 14.6 seconds remaining.

The Wizards became the first team in history to win four straight Game 1s on the road.

The Hawks needed six games to beat eight-seeded Brooklyn and had to open this best-of-seven series with about a 36-hour turnaround. After racing to a 37-26 lead after the first quarter, Atlanta couldn't make anything in the fourth.

Warriors 101, Grizzlies 86 • In Oakland, Calif., Stephen Curry had 22 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Warriors wore down the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies in a 101-86 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Sunday.

Klay Thompson added 18 points to help the top-seeded Warriors roll to their 21st straight victory at raucous Oracle Arena. They led by nine at the half, 20 late in the third quarter and never let the Grizzlies build any momentum in the fourth.

Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Tuesday night in Oakland.

Source: Warriors' Curry to be NBA MVP

A person familiar with the decision says Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the league has not released the voting results. An official announcement is expected Monday, and Curry will be presented with the award on the court in Oakland before Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. —

NBA playoffs

Best of 7

Eastern Conference second round

Cleveland vs. Chicago

Monday • at Cleveland, 5 p.m.

Wednesday • at Cleveland, 5 p.m.

Friday • at Chicago, TBD

May 10 • at Chicago, 1:30 p.m.

x-May 12 • at Cleveland, TBD

x-May 14 • at Chicago, TBD

x-May 17 • at Cleveland, TBD

Washington 1, Atlanta 0

Game 1 • Washington 104, Atlanta 98

Tuesday • at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

May 9 • at Washington, 3 p.m.

May 11 • at Washington, 5 p.m.

x-May 13 • at Atlanta, TBD

x-May 15 • at Washington, TBD

x-May 18 • at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Western Conference second round

Houston vs. L.A. Clippers

Monday • at Houston, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday • at Houston, 7:30 p.m.

Friday • at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m.

May 10 • at L.A. Clippers, 6:30 p.m.

x-May 12 • at Houston, TBD

x-May 14 • at L.A. Clippers, TBD

x-May 17 • at Houston, TBD

Golden State 1, Memphis 0

Game 1 • Golden State 101, Memphis 86

Tuesday • at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

May 9 • at Memphis, 6 p.m.

May 11 • at Memphis, 7:30 p.m.

x-May 13 • at Golden State, TBD

x-May 15 • at Memphis, TBD

x-May 17 • at Golden State, TBD