The NBA Playoffs continued with three games on Friday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Milwaukee:
Jamal Crawford scored 24 points and Joe Johnson added 22 as the Atlanta Hawks forced a seventh and deciding game in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series with the Milwaukee Bucks by winning game six 83-69 on the road. Game seven will take place Sunday afternoon in Atlanta.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oklahoma City:
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points and Pau Gasol grabbed 18 rebounds and tipped in the winning basket with a half-second remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers finally eliminated the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 95-94 road win in game six, enabling the defending champs to win their conference quarterfinal series four games to two, in spite of 26 points from Kevin Durant (despite 5-for-23 shooting from the field) and 21 from Russell Westbrook.
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 20 rebounds, and Wesley Matthews scored 23, as the Utah Jazz finished off the Denver Nuggets with a 112-104 win at home in game six, to win their first-round series four games to two.
The Jazz and Lakers will play each other in a conference semifinal series, with Los Angeles getting home court advanctage.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Perfect Night (4-for4) On Power Play Propel Penguins Past Habs In Series Opener
At Pittsburgh:
The Pittsburgh Penguins, who converted all four of their power play opportunities (Sergei Gonchar, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, and Alex Goligoski), defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 Friday night in the opening game of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The Pittsburgh Penguins, who converted all four of their power play opportunities (Sergei Gonchar, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, and Alex Goligoski), defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 Friday night in the opening game of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
NBA Playoffs: Spurs And Suns Advance To Conference Semis
Two games were played Thursday night as the NBA Playoffs continued.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, George Hill added 21, and Tim Duncan had 17 points to go with his 11 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Dallas Mavericks with a 97-87 home win in game six, winning the series four games to two.
At Portland, Oregon:
Jason Richardson made five three-point baskets, accounting for 15 of his 28 points, while Amare Stoudemire added 22 as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 99-90 in game six, to win their conference quarterfinal series four games to two. The Suns will host San Antonio Monday night for game one of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, George Hill added 21, and Tim Duncan had 17 points to go with his 11 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Dallas Mavericks with a 97-87 home win in game six, winning the series four games to two.
At Portland, Oregon:
Jason Richardson made five three-point baskets, accounting for 15 of his 28 points, while Amare Stoudemire added 22 as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 99-90 in game six, to win their conference quarterfinal series four games to two. The Suns will host San Antonio Monday night for game one of their conference semifinal series.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Sharks Hold Off Wings In Series Opener
At San Jose, California:
Joe Pavelski scored two power play goals as the San Jose Sharks held off the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-3 Thursday night in the opening game of their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series.
Joe Pavelski scored two power play goals as the San Jose Sharks held off the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-3 Thursday night in the opening game of their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
NBA Playoffs: Bucks Come Back To Beat Hawks In Atlanta And Take 3-2 Lead; With Help From Carmelo, Nuggets Stay Alive
Two games were played on Wednesday as the NBA Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Atlanta:
Brandon Jennings scored 25 points as the Milwaukee Bucks went on a 14-0 run late in the game, came from behind, and beat the Atlanta Hawks 91-87 on the road in game five of their conference quarterfinal series. This enabled the Bucks to come back from a two-game deficit and take a three-games-to-two advantage in the series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Denver:
Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and J. R. Smith added 17, 12 of then on four three-pointers, as the Denver Nuggets staved off elimination from their first-round series with a 116-102 win over the Utah Jazz in game five at home, cutting the Utah lead to three games to two.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Atlanta:
Brandon Jennings scored 25 points as the Milwaukee Bucks went on a 14-0 run late in the game, came from behind, and beat the Atlanta Hawks 91-87 on the road in game five of their conference quarterfinal series. This enabled the Bucks to come back from a two-game deficit and take a three-games-to-two advantage in the series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Denver:
Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and J. R. Smith added 17, 12 of then on four three-pointers, as the Denver Nuggets staved off elimination from their first-round series with a 116-102 win over the Utah Jazz in game five at home, cutting the Utah lead to three games to two.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Monumental Collapse: Caps Fall At Home To Habs In Game 7
At Washington:
Jaroslav Halak had another superior evening in goal as he stopped 41 of 42 shots, and Marc-Andre Bergeron (PP) and Dominic Moore each scored a goal---the latter scoring the game and series winner at 16:24 of the third period as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Washington Capitals 2-1 on the road in game seven, and came back from a three-games-to-one deficit to win their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series four games to three as the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs concluded Wednesday night.
Jaroslav Halak had another superior evening in goal as he stopped 41 of 42 shots, and Marc-Andre Bergeron (PP) and Dominic Moore each scored a goal---the latter scoring the game and series winner at 16:24 of the third period as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Washington Capitals 2-1 on the road in game seven, and came back from a three-games-to-one deficit to win their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series four games to three as the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs concluded Wednesday night.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
NBA Playoffs: Cavs and Celtics Advance; Mavs Stay Alive; Lakers Blow Out Thunder To Take 3-2 Lead
The NBA Playoffs continued with four games on Tuesday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Cleveland:
Even with an injured right elbow, LeBron James scored 19 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and made 9 assists, just missing a triple double, as the Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated the Chicago Bulls with a 96-94 home win in game five, enabling the Cavaliers to win their conference quarterfinal series four games to one. Antawn Jamison scored 25 points to pace Cleveland.
At Boston:
Ray Allen scored 24, making five second-half three-pointers, while Paul Pierce scored 21 points, and Rajon Rondo added 16, to go with his 12 assists and 8 rebounds, as the Boston Celtics pulled the plug on the Miami Heat with their 96-86 game-five home win over Miami to close out their first-round series four games to one. Next up for the Celtics, a conference semifinal series with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Dallas:
Caron Butler scored 35 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks avoided elimination with a 103-81 game-five home win over the San Antonio Spurs, who still lead this first-round series, three games to two.
At Los Angeles:
Pau Gasol had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers shook off two straight losses on the road as they took a three-games-to-two lead in their conference quarterfinal series with the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning game five 111-87 at home.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Cleveland:
Even with an injured right elbow, LeBron James scored 19 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and made 9 assists, just missing a triple double, as the Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated the Chicago Bulls with a 96-94 home win in game five, enabling the Cavaliers to win their conference quarterfinal series four games to one. Antawn Jamison scored 25 points to pace Cleveland.
At Boston:
Ray Allen scored 24, making five second-half three-pointers, while Paul Pierce scored 21 points, and Rajon Rondo added 16, to go with his 12 assists and 8 rebounds, as the Boston Celtics pulled the plug on the Miami Heat with their 96-86 game-five home win over Miami to close out their first-round series four games to one. Next up for the Celtics, a conference semifinal series with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Dallas:
Caron Butler scored 35 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks avoided elimination with a 103-81 game-five home win over the San Antonio Spurs, who still lead this first-round series, three games to two.
At Los Angeles:
Pau Gasol had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers shook off two straight losses on the road as they took a three-games-to-two lead in their conference quarterfinal series with the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning game five 111-87 at home.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Wings Skin Coyotes To Get Crack At Sharks
At Glendale, Arizona:
Pavel Datsyuk scored twice (once on the power play) in less than two minutes in the second period, Nicklas Lindstrom netted two power-play goals and an assist, and Jimmy Howard saved 32 of 33 shots as the Detroit Red Wings roasted the Phoenix Coyotes 6-1 on the road to win their Western Conference quarterfinal series four games to three, denying the Coyotes their opportunity to win a playoff series for the first time since 1987 when they were based in Winnipeg. Next up for the Wings, a conference semifinal series against the top-seeded San Jose Sharks.
Pavel Datsyuk scored twice (once on the power play) in less than two minutes in the second period, Nicklas Lindstrom netted two power-play goals and an assist, and Jimmy Howard saved 32 of 33 shots as the Detroit Red Wings roasted the Phoenix Coyotes 6-1 on the road to win their Western Conference quarterfinal series four games to three, denying the Coyotes their opportunity to win a playoff series for the first time since 1987 when they were based in Winnipeg. Next up for the Wings, a conference semifinal series against the top-seeded San Jose Sharks.
Monday, April 26, 2010
NBA Playoffs: Magic Finish Sweep Of Bobcats; Bucks Draw Even With Hawks At 2-2; Suns Scorch Blazers Again To Take 3-2 Lead
Three games populated the Monday schedule in the NBA Playoffs.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Charlotte, North Carolina:
Vince Carter scored 21 points and Jameer Nelson added 18 as the Orlando Magic completed a four-game sweep of the Charlotte Bobcats with a 99-90 road victory in game four.
At Milwaukee:
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points and Carlos Delfino added 22 (with six three-pointers for good measure) as the Milwaukee Bucks leveled their conference quarterfinal series with the Atlanta Hawks as two games apiece with a 111-104 game-four win at home.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Phoenix, Arizona:
Reserves Channing Frye (20 points) and Jared Dudley (19 points) broke out of their series-long shooting slumps as the Phoenix Suns overcame an early 14-points deficit and subsequently overpowered the visiting Portland Trail Blazers 107-88 in game six to take a three-games-to-two lead in their best-of-seven conference quarterfinal series. The Suns can finish off the Blazers with a win Thursday night in Portland.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Charlotte, North Carolina:
Vince Carter scored 21 points and Jameer Nelson added 18 as the Orlando Magic completed a four-game sweep of the Charlotte Bobcats with a 99-90 road victory in game four.
At Milwaukee:
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points and Carlos Delfino added 22 (with six three-pointers for good measure) as the Milwaukee Bucks leveled their conference quarterfinal series with the Atlanta Hawks as two games apiece with a 111-104 game-four win at home.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Phoenix, Arizona:
Reserves Channing Frye (20 points) and Jared Dudley (19 points) broke out of their series-long shooting slumps as the Phoenix Suns overcame an early 14-points deficit and subsequently overpowered the visiting Portland Trail Blazers 107-88 in game six to take a three-games-to-two lead in their best-of-seven conference quarterfinal series. The Suns can finish off the Blazers with a win Thursday night in Portland.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Habs Force Game Seven; Bruins, Blackhawks Advance
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Monday with three games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Montreal:
Jaroslav Halak made 53 saves, a new playoff record for a non-overtime game, and Mike Cammalleri scored twice, once on the power play, as the Montreal Canadiens evened their opening round series with the Washington Capitals at three games apiece with a 4-1 home beatdown of the Caps in game six. Game seven will be played on Wednesday night in Washington.
At Boston:
A two goal (one on the power play), one assist night for David Krejci lifted the Boston Bruins to a series-clinching 4-3 home win in game six to eliminate the Buffalo Sabres in six games in their conference quarterfinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Nashville:
Jonathan Toews scored with 31 seconds remaining in a wild seven-goal first period and the Chicago Blackhawks went on to defeat the Nashville Predators 5-3 on the road in game six to win their first-round playoff series four games to two. The Blackhawks will next take on the Vancouver Canucks in the conference semifinals.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Montreal:
Jaroslav Halak made 53 saves, a new playoff record for a non-overtime game, and Mike Cammalleri scored twice, once on the power play, as the Montreal Canadiens evened their opening round series with the Washington Capitals at three games apiece with a 4-1 home beatdown of the Caps in game six. Game seven will be played on Wednesday night in Washington.
At Boston:
A two goal (one on the power play), one assist night for David Krejci lifted the Boston Bruins to a series-clinching 4-3 home win in game six to eliminate the Buffalo Sabres in six games in their conference quarterfinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Nashville:
Jonathan Toews scored with 31 seconds remaining in a wild seven-goal first period and the Chicago Blackhawks went on to defeat the Nashville Predators 5-3 on the road in game six to win their first-round playoff series four games to two. The Blackhawks will next take on the Vancouver Canucks in the conference semifinals.
Tired Coach Calls It Quits
Well, when your team gets knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the opening round three years in a row----the last two after winning your division in the regular season----you might get tired, too.
In essence, they have not won a playoff series since leaving East Rutherford for Newark.
In essence, they have not won a playoff series since leaving East Rutherford for Newark.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
NBA Playoffs: Heat Stay Alive; LeBron's Triple Double Helps Cavs Go Up 3-1; Spurs and Jazz Also Go Up 3-1
Four Sunday contests dotted the NBA Playoff schedule.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Miami:
Dwyane Wade scored 46 points as the Miami Heat avoided elimination with a 101-92 home win in game four over the Boston Celtics, who still lead their conference quarterfinal series three games to one.
At Chicago:
LeBron James scored 37 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and had 11 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers took a three-games-to-one lead in their first-round series following their 121-98 road win in game four over the Chicago Bulls.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
George Hill scored 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs placed the Dallas Mavericks on the brink of elimination with a 92-89 home win in game four to lead their best-of-seven series three games to one.
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Carlos Boozer had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Deron Williams contributed 24 points and 13 assists, as the Utah Jazz opened up a three-games-to-one advantage in their opening-round playoff series with a 117-106 home win over the Denver Nuggets, despite 39 points from the Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Miami:
Dwyane Wade scored 46 points as the Miami Heat avoided elimination with a 101-92 home win in game four over the Boston Celtics, who still lead their conference quarterfinal series three games to one.
At Chicago:
LeBron James scored 37 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and had 11 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers took a three-games-to-one lead in their first-round series following their 121-98 road win in game four over the Chicago Bulls.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
George Hill scored 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs placed the Dallas Mavericks on the brink of elimination with a 92-89 home win in game four to lead their best-of-seven series three games to one.
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Carlos Boozer had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Deron Williams contributed 24 points and 13 assists, as the Utah Jazz opened up a three-games-to-one advantage in their opening-round playoff series with a 117-106 home win over the Denver Nuggets, despite 39 points from the Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Coyotes Force Game Seven Back In Glendale; Canucks Finish Off Kings In Six Games
Two games were played on Sunday as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 31 of 33 shots as the Phoenix Coyotes, with their first three goals coming from special teams----Lauri Korpikoski's shorthanded goal in the first period and Mathieu Schneider and Radim Vrbata's power play tallies in the second----defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on the road in game six to force a seventh and deciding game of their conference quarterfinal series this coming Tuesday night in Glendale, Arizona.
At Los Angeles:
A three-goal third period----with Kevin Bieksa, Daniel Sedin, and Alex Burrows each scoring once---enabled the Vancouver Canucks to come from behind to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on the road in game six and win their best-or-seven series four games to two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 31 of 33 shots as the Phoenix Coyotes, with their first three goals coming from special teams----Lauri Korpikoski's shorthanded goal in the first period and Mathieu Schneider and Radim Vrbata's power play tallies in the second----defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on the road in game six to force a seventh and deciding game of their conference quarterfinal series this coming Tuesday night in Glendale, Arizona.
At Los Angeles:
A three-goal third period----with Kevin Bieksa, Daniel Sedin, and Alex Burrows each scoring once---enabled the Vancouver Canucks to come from behind to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on the road in game six and win their best-or-seven series four games to two.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Penguins Eliminate Senators In OT; Sharks Also Advance ; Blackhawks Win OT Thriller To Take 3-2 Lead
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Saturday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Ottawa:
Pascal Dupuis scored the winning goal 9:56 into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins erased a three-goal deficit as Matt Cooke scored twice in regulation time and Bill Guerin scored a power-play goal in the third period to defeat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on the road in game six and win their conference quarterfinal series four games to two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
After sitting out a five-minute penalty, Marian Hossa scored the game winner at 4:07 of overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks came from behind and defeated the Nashville Predators 5-4 at home in game five and now lead their first-round playoff series three games to two.
At Denver:
Joe Paveski scored twice, and the San Jose Sharks scored four third-period goals (two of them empty-netters) to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on the road in game six and win their first-round series four games to two.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Ottawa:
Pascal Dupuis scored the winning goal 9:56 into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins erased a three-goal deficit as Matt Cooke scored twice in regulation time and Bill Guerin scored a power-play goal in the third period to defeat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on the road in game six and win their conference quarterfinal series four games to two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
After sitting out a five-minute penalty, Marian Hossa scored the game winner at 4:07 of overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks came from behind and defeated the Nashville Predators 5-4 at home in game five and now lead their first-round playoff series three games to two.
At Denver:
Joe Paveski scored twice, and the San Jose Sharks scored four third-period goals (two of them empty-netters) to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on the road in game six and win their first-round series four games to two.
NBA Playoffs: Magic One Win Away From Eliminating Bobcats; Blazers and Thunder Square Respective Series; Bucks Get First Win
The NBA Playoffs continued with four Saturday contests.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Charlotte, North Carolina:
Jameer Nelson scored 32 points as the Orlando Magic took a three-games-to-none lead in their conference quarterfinal series, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 90-86 on the road in game three.
At Milwaukee:
John Salmons scored 22 points as he made 9 of 11 shots as the Milwaukee Bucks cut the Atlanta Hawks lead in their first-round playoff series at two games to one with a convincing 107-89 home win in game three.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Portland, Oregon:
In a surprise return from knee surgery, Brandon Roy scored 10 points in 26 minutes as the Portland Trail Blazers squared their series with the Phoenix Suns at two games apiece with a 96-87 home win in game four. LaMarcus Aldridge had 31 points and 11 rebounds for the Blazers.
At Oklahoma City:
Kevin Durant scored 22 points and Russell Westbrook added 18 as the Oklahoma City Thunder evened their first-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers at two games apiece with their 110-89 home win in game four.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Charlotte, North Carolina:
Jameer Nelson scored 32 points as the Orlando Magic took a three-games-to-none lead in their conference quarterfinal series, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 90-86 on the road in game three.
At Milwaukee:
John Salmons scored 22 points as he made 9 of 11 shots as the Milwaukee Bucks cut the Atlanta Hawks lead in their first-round playoff series at two games to one with a convincing 107-89 home win in game three.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Portland, Oregon:
In a surprise return from knee surgery, Brandon Roy scored 10 points in 26 minutes as the Portland Trail Blazers squared their series with the Phoenix Suns at two games apiece with a 96-87 home win in game four. LaMarcus Aldridge had 31 points and 11 rebounds for the Blazers.
At Oklahoma City:
Kevin Durant scored 22 points and Russell Westbrook added 18 as the Oklahoma City Thunder evened their first-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers at two games apiece with their 110-89 home win in game four.
NFL Draft Selections: Ducks 3, Beavers 1
Four players from the two Oregon Pac-10 schools were selected in this year's NFL Draft:
Oregon Ducks
Second Round: T. J. Ward, safety, selected by the Cleveland Browns (38th overall selection)
Third Round: Ed Dickson, tight end, selected by the Baltimore Ravens (70th overall selection)
Fourth Round: Walter Thurmond, cornerback, selected by the Seattle Seahawks (111th overall selection, pick acquired from the Tennessee Titans)
Oregon State Beavers:
Seventh Round: Sean Canfield, quarterback, selected by the New Orleans Saints (239th overall selection)
Oregon Ducks
Second Round: T. J. Ward, safety, selected by the Cleveland Browns (38th overall selection)
Third Round: Ed Dickson, tight end, selected by the Baltimore Ravens (70th overall selection)
Fourth Round: Walter Thurmond, cornerback, selected by the Seattle Seahawks (111th overall selection, pick acquired from the Tennessee Titans)
Oregon State Beavers:
Seventh Round: Sean Canfield, quarterback, selected by the New Orleans Saints (239th overall selection)
Saturday Picks
Here are the players that the San Francisco 49ers selected Saturday on the third and final day of the NFL Draft:
Sixth Round:
Anthony Dixon, running back, Mississippi State (173rd selection overall)
Nate Byham, tight end, Pittsburgh (182)
Kyle Williams, wide receiver, Arizona State (206)
Seventh Round:
Phillip Adams, defensive back, South Carolina (224)
Sixth Round:
Anthony Dixon, running back, Mississippi State (173rd selection overall)
Nate Byham, tight end, Pittsburgh (182)
Kyle Williams, wide receiver, Arizona State (206)
Seventh Round:
Phillip Adams, defensive back, South Carolina (224)
Better Hide The Corn Chips, Amigos....
From around 40 years ago, here's our old friend, the Frito Bandito in this Fritos Corn Chips commercial.
Yes, that's the immortal Mel Blanc as the legendary Bandito.
Yes, that's the immortal Mel Blanc as the legendary Bandito.
NOT The Frito Bandito
In all likelihood from the 1950s, here's a brief commercial for Fritos Corn Chips with the Frito Kid.
Time For Josephine
From 1955, here are the Champagne Music Makers performing "Josephine" on a clip from an early episode of the ABC Network's Lawrence Welk Show, originating live from the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.
Friday, April 23, 2010
NBA Playoffs: Paul Pierce Buzzer Beater Put Celtics One Win Away From Advancing; Spurs and Jazz Take 2-1 Leads
Three games were played on Friday as the NBA Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Miami:
Paul Pierce scored 32 points, two of them on the game-winning basket from 21 feet at the buzzer as the Boston Celtics took a commanding three-games-to-none lead in their conference quarterfinal series with a 100-98 road win over the Miami Heat.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
Tim Duncan scored 25 points and Tony Parker added 23 as the San Antonio Spurs took a two-games-to-one lead in their first-round series with a 94-90 win at home over the Dallas Mavericks. This despite 35 points from Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki.
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
The Utah Jazz took a two-games-to-one advantage in their first-round series with a 105-93 win over the Denver Nuggets. Deron Williams scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Paul Millsap had career highs of 22 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Jazz.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Miami:
Paul Pierce scored 32 points, two of them on the game-winning basket from 21 feet at the buzzer as the Boston Celtics took a commanding three-games-to-none lead in their conference quarterfinal series with a 100-98 road win over the Miami Heat.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
Tim Duncan scored 25 points and Tony Parker added 23 as the San Antonio Spurs took a two-games-to-one lead in their first-round series with a 94-90 win at home over the Dallas Mavericks. This despite 35 points from Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki.
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
The Utah Jazz took a two-games-to-one advantage in their first-round series with a 105-93 win over the Denver Nuggets. Deron Williams scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Paul Millsap had career highs of 22 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Jazz.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Habs and Sabres Stay Alive; Wings and Canucks Take 3-2 Leads
Four games dotted the Stanley Cup Playoff schedule on Friday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Mike Cammalleri and Travis Moen each scored a goal in the first period and Jaroslav Halak stopped 37 of 38 shots as the Montreal Canadians staved off elimination from their conference quarterfinal series with a 2-1 game-five road win over the Washington Capitals. The Habs now trail their series three games to two.
At Buffalo:
Ryan Miller stopped 34 of 35 shots while Adam Mair, Jason Pominville, Mike Grier, and Johnny Boychuk (PP) each tallied once as the Buffalo Sabres overpowered the visiting Boston Bruins 4-1 in game five to stay in the series, cutting the Bruins' advantage to three games to two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Glendale, Arizona:
Jimmy Howard made 30 saves on 31 shots while Tomas Holmstrom, Pavel Datsyuk, and Henrik Zetterberg each tallied once during a three-goal third period as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Phoenix Coyotes 4-1 on the road in game five to take a three-games-to-two lead in their best-of-seven first-round series.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Steve Bernier and Mikael Samuelsson each scored twice as the Vancouver Canucks smothered the visiting Los Angeles Kings 7-2 in game five to take a three-games-to-two advantage in their opening-round series.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Mike Cammalleri and Travis Moen each scored a goal in the first period and Jaroslav Halak stopped 37 of 38 shots as the Montreal Canadians staved off elimination from their conference quarterfinal series with a 2-1 game-five road win over the Washington Capitals. The Habs now trail their series three games to two.
At Buffalo:
Ryan Miller stopped 34 of 35 shots while Adam Mair, Jason Pominville, Mike Grier, and Johnny Boychuk (PP) each tallied once as the Buffalo Sabres overpowered the visiting Boston Bruins 4-1 in game five to stay in the series, cutting the Bruins' advantage to three games to two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Glendale, Arizona:
Jimmy Howard made 30 saves on 31 shots while Tomas Holmstrom, Pavel Datsyuk, and Henrik Zetterberg each tallied once during a three-goal third period as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Phoenix Coyotes 4-1 on the road in game five to take a three-games-to-two lead in their best-of-seven first-round series.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Steve Bernier and Mikael Samuelsson each scored twice as the Vancouver Canucks smothered the visiting Los Angeles Kings 7-2 in game five to take a three-games-to-two advantage in their opening-round series.
NFL Draft: Niners Friday Picks
Friday, during the second day of the NFL draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected:
Second Round: Taylor Mays, Free Safety, Southern California (49th selection overall). The ex-Trojan who played for (now Seattle Seahawks coach) Pete Carroll had dreamed of following in the footsteps of fellow former Trojan (and 49ers Hall of Famer) Ronnie Lott.
Third Round: Navorro Bowman, Outside Linebacker, Penn State (91st selection overall, selection acquired from San Diego)
Second Round: Taylor Mays, Free Safety, Southern California (49th selection overall). The ex-Trojan who played for (now Seattle Seahawks coach) Pete Carroll had dreamed of following in the footsteps of fellow former Trojan (and 49ers Hall of Famer) Ronnie Lott.
Third Round: Navorro Bowman, Outside Linebacker, Penn State (91st selection overall, selection acquired from San Diego)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Devils Eliminated; Senators Win 3-OT Thriller To Stay Alive; Blackhawks Deadlock Series With Predators At Two Games Apiece; Sharks Bury Avalanche To Take 3-2 Advantage
Four games were played on Thursday night as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Newark, New Jersey:
Brian Boucher stopped all 28 shots while Claude Giroux scored twice---once on the power play---as the Philadelphia Flyers finished off the New Jersey Devils in five games as they took game five 3-0 on the road.
At Pittsburgh:
Matt Carkner scored the game winner at 7:06 minutes of the third overtime period as the Ottawa Senators stayed alive in their conference quarterfinal series as they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on the road in game five.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Nashville:
Patrick Sharp scored twice---once on the power play---and Antti Niemi stopped all 33 shots for his second shutout as the Chicago Blackhawks squared their series with the Nashville Predators at two games apiece with a solid 3-0 road triumph in game four.
At San Jose, California:
Evgeni Nabokov stopped all 28 shots while Logan Couture scored twice (once on the power play) as the San Jose Sharks took a three-games-to-two lead in their opening-round series by burying the visiting Colorado Avalanche 5-0 in game five.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Newark, New Jersey:
Brian Boucher stopped all 28 shots while Claude Giroux scored twice---once on the power play---as the Philadelphia Flyers finished off the New Jersey Devils in five games as they took game five 3-0 on the road.
At Pittsburgh:
Matt Carkner scored the game winner at 7:06 minutes of the third overtime period as the Ottawa Senators stayed alive in their conference quarterfinal series as they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on the road in game five.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Nashville:
Patrick Sharp scored twice---once on the power play---and Antti Niemi stopped all 33 shots for his second shutout as the Chicago Blackhawks squared their series with the Nashville Predators at two games apiece with a solid 3-0 road triumph in game four.
At San Jose, California:
Evgeni Nabokov stopped all 28 shots while Logan Couture scored twice (once on the power play) as the San Jose Sharks took a three-games-to-two lead in their opening-round series by burying the visiting Colorado Avalanche 5-0 in game five.
NBA Playoffs: Bulls Hold Off Cavs To Cut Margin To 2-1; Thunder Get First Win; Suns Scorch Blazers Again To Go Up 2-1
The NBA Playoff continued with three games on Thursday night.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
Derrick Rose scored 31 points, Kirk Hinrich added 27, Luol Deng contributed 20, while Joakim Noah had 10 points and 15 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls blew a 22-point lead but held on for a 108-106 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three to cut the Cavaliers' lead in their conference quarterfinal series to two games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Portland, Oregon:
Jason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points as the Phoenix Suns again overpowered the injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers 108-89 on the road in game two to take a two-games-to-one advantage in their first-round series.
At Oklahoma City:
In the first NBA playoff game to be played in Oklahoma, a 29-point, 19-rebound performance from Kevin Durant, as well as 27 points from Russell Westbrook, carried the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-96 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers in game three of their opening-round series, cutting the Lakers' lead to two games to one.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
Derrick Rose scored 31 points, Kirk Hinrich added 27, Luol Deng contributed 20, while Joakim Noah had 10 points and 15 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls blew a 22-point lead but held on for a 108-106 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three to cut the Cavaliers' lead in their conference quarterfinal series to two games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Portland, Oregon:
Jason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points as the Phoenix Suns again overpowered the injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers 108-89 on the road in game two to take a two-games-to-one advantage in their first-round series.
At Oklahoma City:
In the first NBA playoff game to be played in Oklahoma, a 29-point, 19-rebound performance from Kevin Durant, as well as 27 points from Russell Westbrook, carried the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-96 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers in game three of their opening-round series, cutting the Lakers' lead to two games to one.
Niners Pick Offensive Help In Draft
With their two first-round selections in the National Football League draft on Thursday night, the San Francisco 49ers selected offensive Anthony Davis from Rutgers with the 11th overall pick and offensive guard Mike Iupati from Idaho with the 17th overall selection.
This may be seen as a vote of confidence for starting quarterback Alex Smith.
This may be seen as a vote of confidence for starting quarterback Alex Smith.
This Was Not What I Thought Would Happen
The NCAA plans to expand the field for its' men's basketball tournamet from 65 to 68 teams beginning next year, rather than the expected 96 or even 80 teams. I really thought that the expansion to 96 teams was inevitible.
Beginning next year, under a new contract, CBS and the Turner Broadcasting System (through TNT, TBS or TruTV) would be televising the tournament, which means for the first time, every game would be seen live coast-to-coast.
Beginning next year, under a new contract, CBS and the Turner Broadcasting System (through TNT, TBS or TruTV) would be televising the tournament, which means for the first time, every game would be seen live coast-to-coast.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Caps And Bruins Lead 3-1(In Boston's Case After 2OT Thriller); Canucks Square Series With Kings At 2-2
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued Wednesday night.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Montreal:
Alex Ovechkin scored twice as the Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadians 6-3 in game four to lead their conference quarterfinal series three games to one.
At Boston:
In the longest game of the playoffs thus far, Miroslav Satan's power-play goal at 7:41 of the second overtime period lifted the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 come-from-behind home win in game four over the Buffalo Sabres. The Bruins now lead their opening-round series three games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Los Angeles:
A four-goal third period (Mikael Samuelsson, Sami Salo, Henrik Sundin, and Ryan Kesler) enabled the Vancouver Canucks to defeat the Los Angeles Kings on the road in game four 6-4 and even their best-of-seven series at two games apiece.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Montreal:
Alex Ovechkin scored twice as the Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadians 6-3 in game four to lead their conference quarterfinal series three games to one.
At Boston:
In the longest game of the playoffs thus far, Miroslav Satan's power-play goal at 7:41 of the second overtime period lifted the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 come-from-behind home win in game four over the Buffalo Sabres. The Bruins now lead their opening-round series three games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Los Angeles:
A four-goal third period (Mikael Samuelsson, Sami Salo, Henrik Sundin, and Ryan Kesler) enabled the Vancouver Canucks to defeat the Los Angeles Kings on the road in game four 6-4 and even their best-of-seven series at two games apiece.
NBA Playoffs: Magic Up 2-0; Spurs Top Mavs In Dallas To Square Series At One Game Apiece
Two games were played Wednesday night as the NBA Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Orlando, Florida:
Vince Carter scored 19 points and Dwight Howard added 15 as the Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Charlotte Bobcats 92-77 to lead their conference quarterfinal series against the playoff debutantes two games to none.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Dallas:
Tim Duncan scored 25 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, and Manu Ginobili scored 23 as the San Antonio Spurs squared their series with the Dallas Mavericks at one game apiece with a 102-88 triumph on the road in game two.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Orlando, Florida:
Vince Carter scored 19 points and Dwight Howard added 15 as the Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Charlotte Bobcats 92-77 to lead their conference quarterfinal series against the playoff debutantes two games to none.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Dallas:
Tim Duncan scored 25 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, and Manu Ginobili scored 23 as the San Antonio Spurs squared their series with the Dallas Mavericks at one game apiece with a 102-88 triumph on the road in game two.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
NBA Playoffs: Hawks, Celtics (Sans K. G.), And Lakers Take 2-0 Leads; Recharged Suns Scorch Blazers To Even Series
The NBA Playoffs continued Tuesday with four games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Atlanta:
Joe Johnson scored 27 points while Josh Smith came close to a triple double (21 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists) as the Atlanta Hawks took a two-games-to-none lead in their conference quarterfinal series with a 96-86 game-two home win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
At Boston:
Even without the suspended Kevin Garnett, the Boston Celtics manhandled the visiting Miami Heat 106-77 in game two to take a two-games-to-none series lead. Ray Allen scored 25 points to pace the Celts and Glen Davis added 23.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Phoenix:
Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Grant Hill tallied 20 (making 10 of 11 from the field), and Steve Nash registered 16 rebounds to go with his 13 points as the Phoenix Suns salvaged a split of their first two series games at home with a 119-90 beatdown of the Portland Trail Blazers.
At Los Angeles:
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 95-92 in game two to take a two-games-to-none lead in their best-of-seven series. Kobe Bryant scored 39 points to pace the Lakers. Pau Gasol added 25 points and 12 rebounds for Los Angeles. Kevin Durant scored 32 to lead the Thunder.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Atlanta:
Joe Johnson scored 27 points while Josh Smith came close to a triple double (21 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists) as the Atlanta Hawks took a two-games-to-none lead in their conference quarterfinal series with a 96-86 game-two home win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
At Boston:
Even without the suspended Kevin Garnett, the Boston Celtics manhandled the visiting Miami Heat 106-77 in game two to take a two-games-to-none series lead. Ray Allen scored 25 points to pace the Celts and Glen Davis added 23.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Phoenix:
Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Grant Hill tallied 20 (making 10 of 11 from the field), and Steve Nash registered 16 rebounds to go with his 13 points as the Phoenix Suns salvaged a split of their first two series games at home with a 119-90 beatdown of the Portland Trail Blazers.
At Los Angeles:
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 95-92 in game two to take a two-games-to-none lead in their best-of-seven series. Kobe Bryant scored 39 points to pace the Lakers. Pau Gasol added 25 points and 12 rebounds for Los Angeles. Kevin Durant scored 32 to lead the Thunder.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Keystone State Clubs Take 3-1 Leads; Wings Blank Coyotes To Even Series; Predators Take 2-1 Lead; OT Goal Enables Sharks To Tie Series With Colorado At 2-2
Five games took place as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Tuesday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Ottawa:
Sidney Crosby scored twice during a five-goal second period as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Ottawa Senators 7-4 on the road in game four to take a three-games-to-one lead in their conference quarterfinal series.
At Philadelphia:
Jeff Carter scored two power-play goals and goalie Brian Boucher stopped 30 of 31 shots as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-1 in game four to lead their opening-round playoff series three games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Goalie Jimmy Howard stopped all 29 shots and Henrik Zetterberg scored twice as the Detroit Red Wings blanked the visiting Phoenix Coyotes 3-0 to square their first-round playoff series at two games apiece.
At Nashville:
David Legwand scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and goalie Pekka Rinne stopped 26 of 27 shots as the Nashville Predators to a two-games-to-one series lead for the first time in franchise history with a 4-1 home win in game three over the Chicago Blackhawks.
At Denver:
Joe Pavelski scored at 10:24 of overtime, and Evgeni Nabokov stopped 33 of 34 shots as the San Jose Sharks squared their series with the Colorado Avalanche at two games apiece with a 2-1 road win in game four. Dan Boyle, whose unfortunate blunder in the overtime period of game three cost San Jose that contest, scored the Sharks' first goal on the power play in the first period.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Ottawa:
Sidney Crosby scored twice during a five-goal second period as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Ottawa Senators 7-4 on the road in game four to take a three-games-to-one lead in their conference quarterfinal series.
At Philadelphia:
Jeff Carter scored two power-play goals and goalie Brian Boucher stopped 30 of 31 shots as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-1 in game four to lead their opening-round playoff series three games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Goalie Jimmy Howard stopped all 29 shots and Henrik Zetterberg scored twice as the Detroit Red Wings blanked the visiting Phoenix Coyotes 3-0 to square their first-round playoff series at two games apiece.
At Nashville:
David Legwand scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and goalie Pekka Rinne stopped 26 of 27 shots as the Nashville Predators to a two-games-to-one series lead for the first time in franchise history with a 4-1 home win in game three over the Chicago Blackhawks.
At Denver:
Joe Pavelski scored at 10:24 of overtime, and Evgeni Nabokov stopped 33 of 34 shots as the San Jose Sharks squared their series with the Colorado Avalanche at two games apiece with a 2-1 road win in game four. Dan Boyle, whose unfortunate blunder in the overtime period of game three cost San Jose that contest, scored the Sharks' first goal on the power play in the first period.
49ers Schedule Set
Here is the regular season schedule for the San Francisco 49ers.
All games are on Sunday unless indicated.
September 12: At Seattle (Fox)
September 20: NEW ORLEANS (Monday, ESPN)
September 26: At Kansas City (Fox)
October 3: At Atlanta (Fox)
October 10: PHILADELPHIA (Fox)
October 17: OAKLAND (CBS)
October 24: At Carolina (Fox)
October 31: VS. DENVER (At London, CBS)
November 7-8: Bye
November 14: ST. LOUIS (Fox)
November 21: TAMPA BAY (Fox)
November 29: At Arizona (Monday, ESPN)
December 5: At Green Bay (Fox)
December 12: SEATTLE (Fox)
December 16: At San Diego (Thursday, NFL Network)
December 26: At St. Louis (Fox)
January 2: Arizona (Fox)
All games are on Sunday unless indicated.
September 12: At Seattle (Fox)
September 20: NEW ORLEANS (Monday, ESPN)
September 26: At Kansas City (Fox)
October 3: At Atlanta (Fox)
October 10: PHILADELPHIA (Fox)
October 17: OAKLAND (CBS)
October 24: At Carolina (Fox)
October 31: VS. DENVER (At London, CBS)
November 7-8: Bye
November 14: ST. LOUIS (Fox)
November 21: TAMPA BAY (Fox)
November 29: At Arizona (Monday, ESPN)
December 5: At Green Bay (Fox)
December 12: SEATTLE (Fox)
December 16: At San Diego (Thursday, NFL Network)
December 26: At St. Louis (Fox)
January 2: Arizona (Fox)
Monday, April 19, 2010
Clint Clobber, Gaston Le Crayon, John Doormat, Flebus, and Simon Bar Sinister (Amongst Others), R. I. P.
Legendary New York voice artist and local television personality Allen Swift passed away this past Sunday at age 86.
He did various cartoon voices as King Leonardo's trusted aide Odie Cologne, the villainous Simon Bar Sinister (on the old Underdog television show in the 1960s), and such characters as DeWitt Clinton (Clint) Clobber, superintendent and sanitation engineer (janitor) of the Flamboyant Arms, rubbery-limbed French artist Gaston Le Crayon, eternally-henpecked John Doormat, and happy nebish Flebus in various series of theatrically-produced cartoons for Terrytoons during the Gene Deitch era, made between 1956 and 1958.
Mr. Swift also took over as the voice of Howdy Doody during the year (1954-55) that Buffalo Bob Smith was absent from the Peanut Gallery after he suffered his massive and nearly fatal heart attack.
Allen also did voice work for the MGM Tom and Jerry cartoons that ex-Terrytoons supervising director Gene Deitch directed at his studio in what was then Czechoslovakia during 1961 and 1962.
For years, he also hosted a local cartoon show that was seen on local television in New York City.
Here's Allen at work, doing the voices in "Flebus" a Terrytoons cartoon made in New Rochelle, New York that was originally released theatrically in CinemaScope by 20th Century Fox. This is a 1960s TV print. The cartoon was first directed by Ernest Pintoff (who wrote and designed it) , then completed by Gene Deitch, with animation by New York legend Jim Tyer and music by Phil Scheib (actually, Ernest composed the music, but dut to contractual commitment, Phil was credited on screen).
Rest in peace, Allen.
He did various cartoon voices as King Leonardo's trusted aide Odie Cologne, the villainous Simon Bar Sinister (on the old Underdog television show in the 1960s), and such characters as DeWitt Clinton (Clint) Clobber, superintendent and sanitation engineer (janitor) of the Flamboyant Arms, rubbery-limbed French artist Gaston Le Crayon, eternally-henpecked John Doormat, and happy nebish Flebus in various series of theatrically-produced cartoons for Terrytoons during the Gene Deitch era, made between 1956 and 1958.
Mr. Swift also took over as the voice of Howdy Doody during the year (1954-55) that Buffalo Bob Smith was absent from the Peanut Gallery after he suffered his massive and nearly fatal heart attack.
Allen also did voice work for the MGM Tom and Jerry cartoons that ex-Terrytoons supervising director Gene Deitch directed at his studio in what was then Czechoslovakia during 1961 and 1962.
For years, he also hosted a local cartoon show that was seen on local television in New York City.
Here's Allen at work, doing the voices in "Flebus" a Terrytoons cartoon made in New Rochelle, New York that was originally released theatrically in CinemaScope by 20th Century Fox. This is a 1960s TV print. The cartoon was first directed by Ernest Pintoff (who wrote and designed it) , then completed by Gene Deitch, with animation by New York legend Jim Tyer and music by Phil Scheib (actually, Ernest composed the music, but dut to contractual commitment, Phil was credited on screen).
Rest in peace, Allen.
NBA Playoffs: LeBron Paces Cavs Over Bulls; Wounded Jazz Even Series
The NBA Playoffs continued with two Monday contests.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Cleveland:
LeBron James scored 40 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers downed the Chicago Bulls 112-102 at home to take a two-games-to-none advantage in their best-of-seven conference quarterfinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Deron Williams scored 33 points and had 14 assists, and Carlos Boozer added 20 points and 15 rebounds as the injury-plagued Utah Jazz seized the home-court advantage as they evened, at one game apiece, their opening-round series with the Denver Nuggets with a 114-111 road win in game two.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Cleveland:
LeBron James scored 40 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers downed the Chicago Bulls 112-102 at home to take a two-games-to-none advantage in their best-of-seven conference quarterfinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Deron Williams scored 33 points and had 14 assists, and Carlos Boozer added 20 points and 15 rebounds as the injury-plagued Utah Jazz seized the home-court advantage as they evened, at one game apiece, their opening-round series with the Denver Nuggets with a 114-111 road win in game two.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Bruins, Caps, And Kings Take 2-1 Series Leads
Three games dotted the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup Playoff schedule on Monday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
Goals from Dennis Wideman and Patrice Bergeron enabled the Boston Bruins to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in game three of their best-of-seven series as the Bruins now have taken the series lead at two games to one.
At Montreal:
A four-goal second period (Boyd Gordon [shorthanded], Brooks Laich, Eric Fehr, and Alex Ovechkin) powered the Washington Capitals to a 5-1 game-three road beatdown of the Montreal Canadiens. The Caps now have a 2-1 lead in the series and have reclaimed the home-ice advantage.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Los Angeles:
Three power-play goals, two by Michal Handzus (both in the second period) and one by Drew Doughty carried the Los Angeles Kings to a 5-3 home win over the Vancouver Canucks in game three of their best-of-seven series, which the Kings now lead two games to one.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
Goals from Dennis Wideman and Patrice Bergeron enabled the Boston Bruins to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in game three of their best-of-seven series as the Bruins now have taken the series lead at two games to one.
At Montreal:
A four-goal second period (Boyd Gordon [shorthanded], Brooks Laich, Eric Fehr, and Alex Ovechkin) powered the Washington Capitals to a 5-1 game-three road beatdown of the Montreal Canadiens. The Caps now have a 2-1 lead in the series and have reclaimed the home-ice advantage.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Los Angeles:
Three power-play goals, two by Michal Handzus (both in the second period) and one by Drew Doughty carried the Los Angeles Kings to a 5-3 home win over the Vancouver Canucks in game three of their best-of-seven series, which the Kings now lead two games to one.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Devils Drop OT Decision In Philly; Penguins, Coyotes, Avalanche Go Up 2-1; Blackhawks Even Series With Predators
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued with five Sunday contests.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Philadelphia:
Daniel Carcillo scored the game winner at 3:35 of overtime as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the visiting New Jersey Devils 2-1 to lead their series two games to one.
At Ottawa:
Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on the road in game three to take a two-games-to-one lead in their series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Goals from Sami Lepisto, Wojtek Wolski, Petr Prucha, and Radim Vrbata paced the Phoenix Coyotes to a 4-2 road win over the Detroit Red Wings in game three of their opening round series, enabling the Coyotes to take the lead in their series, two games to one.
At Chicago:
Dave Bolland and Patrick Kane each scored a goal as the Chicago Blackhawks evened their series with the Nashville Predators with a 2-0 home shutout win. Goalie Antti Niemi stopped all 23 Nashville shots to become the first Chicago netminder to post a playoff shutout since Ed Belfour in 1996.
At Denver:
Ryan O'Reilly was credited with the game-winning goal at 51 seconds of overtime thanks to a defensive blunder as the Colorado Avalanche took game three of their series with the San Jose Sharks, 1-0 at home. The Avalanche now lead that series, two games to one.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Philadelphia:
Daniel Carcillo scored the game winner at 3:35 of overtime as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the visiting New Jersey Devils 2-1 to lead their series two games to one.
At Ottawa:
Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on the road in game three to take a two-games-to-one lead in their series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Goals from Sami Lepisto, Wojtek Wolski, Petr Prucha, and Radim Vrbata paced the Phoenix Coyotes to a 4-2 road win over the Detroit Red Wings in game three of their opening round series, enabling the Coyotes to take the lead in their series, two games to one.
At Chicago:
Dave Bolland and Patrick Kane each scored a goal as the Chicago Blackhawks evened their series with the Nashville Predators with a 2-0 home shutout win. Goalie Antti Niemi stopped all 23 Nashville shots to become the first Chicago netminder to post a playoff shutout since Ed Belfour in 1996.
At Denver:
Ryan O'Reilly was credited with the game-winning goal at 51 seconds of overtime thanks to a defensive blunder as the Colorado Avalanche took game three of their series with the San Jose Sharks, 1-0 at home. The Avalanche now lead that series, two games to one.
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