NBA Playoffs: Bucks Overpower Heat, Extend Series Lead To 2-0; Nuggets Level Blazers, Square Series With Portland At 1-1

 Two games were on the NBA Playoffs' docket for Monday.

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

At Milwaukee:

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks manhandled the visiting Miami Heat 132-98 to extend their conference quarterfinal series advantage to two games to one.

Bryn Forbes came off the bench to add 22 points to the Bucks' coffers.

WESTERN CONFERENCE:

At Denver:

Nikola Jokic scored 38 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Denver Nuggets dominated the visiting Portland Trail Blazers 128-109 in game two of their conference quarterfinal series.

Damian Lillard top the Blazers with 42 points and dished out ten assists while C.J. McCollum added 21 points as the twosome scored more than half of Portland's points.