Today's schedule and recommended reading (all times in Pacific time):

#2 Toronto Raptors vs. #7 Indiana Pacers at 9:30 AM on ESPN (Series tied 0-0)

#1 Golden State Warriors vs. #8 Houston Rockets at 12:30 PM on ABC (Series tied 0-0)

#4 Atlanta Hawks vs. #5 Boston Celtcis at 4:00 PM on ESPN (Series tied 0-0)

#3 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. #6 Dallas Mavericks at 6:30 PM on ESPN (Series tied 0-0)