Monday, April 30, 2018
NBA Playoffs
At Boston:
In the lone Monday NBA Playoff contest, Terry Rozier scored 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Boston Celtics took the opening game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Philadelphia 76ers 117-101 at home.
Jayson Tatam added 28 points and Al Horford 26 to the Celtics' coffers.
Joel Embiid scored 31 points (while grabbing 13 rebounds) to top the Sixers while J.J. Redick added 20 points of his own.
In the lone Monday NBA Playoff contest, Terry Rozier scored 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Boston Celtics took the opening game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Philadelphia 76ers 117-101 at home.
Jayson Tatam added 28 points and Al Horford 26 to the Celtics' coffers.
Joel Embiid scored 31 points (while grabbing 13 rebounds) to top the Sixers while J.J. Redick added 20 points of his own.
Stanley Cup Playoffs
Two games were contested in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Tampa, Florida:
Yanni Gourde (power play), Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat, and Brayden Point (empty netter) each tallied once as the Tampa Bay Lightning squared their conference semifinal series with the Boston Bruins at a game apiece following their 4-2 home victory in game two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Jose, California:
William Karlsson scored the winning goal at 8:17 of overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-3 to take a two-games-to-one conference semifinal series advantage.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Tampa, Florida:
Yanni Gourde (power play), Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat, and Brayden Point (empty netter) each tallied once as the Tampa Bay Lightning squared their conference semifinal series with the Boston Bruins at a game apiece following their 4-2 home victory in game two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Jose, California:
William Karlsson scored the winning goal at 8:17 of overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-3 to take a two-games-to-one conference semifinal series advantage.
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Caps, Preds (In 2 OT) Level Respective Series At 1-1
Two games were contested on Sunday as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Alexander Ovechkin, Jakub Vrana (power play), Brett Connolly, and Nicklas Backstrom (empty netter) each scored a goal while Braden Holtby saved 32 of 33 shots as the Washington Capitals squared their conference semifinal series with the Pittsburgh Penguins at one game apiece after their 4-1 game-two home win.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Nashville, Tennessee:
Kevin Fiala scored the winning goal at 5:37 of the second overtime period as the Nashville Predators defeated the visiting Winnipeg Jets 5-4 in game two of their conference semifinal series, now level at one game apiece.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Alexander Ovechkin, Jakub Vrana (power play), Brett Connolly, and Nicklas Backstrom (empty netter) each scored a goal while Braden Holtby saved 32 of 33 shots as the Washington Capitals squared their conference semifinal series with the Pittsburgh Penguins at one game apiece after their 4-1 game-two home win.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Nashville, Tennessee:
Kevin Fiala scored the winning goal at 5:37 of the second overtime period as the Nashville Predators defeated the visiting Winnipeg Jets 5-4 in game two of their conference semifinal series, now level at one game apiece.
NBA Playoffs: LeBron Helps Cavaliers Finish Off Pacers As First Round Ends; Rockets Too Much For Jazz In West Semi Series Opener
The NBA continued on Sunday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Cleveland:
In the final game of the opening round, LeBron James scored 45 points (while grabbing nine rebounds and dishing out seven assists) as the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the visiting Indiana Pacers 105-101 in the seventh and deciding game of their conference quarterfinal series.
Victor Olapido scored 30 points to pace the Pacers while grabbing 12 rebounds. Darren Collison added 23 points to the Indiana coffers.
The Cavaliers will take on the Toronto Raptors in a conference semifinal series, set to open in Toronto on Tuesday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Houston:
James Harden scored 41 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out seven assists as the Houston Rockets dominated the visiting Utah Jazz 110-96 in the opening game of their conference semifinal series.
Jae Crowder and Donovan Mitchell each scored 21 points to top the Jazz.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Cleveland:
In the final game of the opening round, LeBron James scored 45 points (while grabbing nine rebounds and dishing out seven assists) as the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the visiting Indiana Pacers 105-101 in the seventh and deciding game of their conference quarterfinal series.
Victor Olapido scored 30 points to pace the Pacers while grabbing 12 rebounds. Darren Collison added 23 points to the Indiana coffers.
The Cavaliers will take on the Toronto Raptors in a conference semifinal series, set to open in Toronto on Tuesday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Houston:
James Harden scored 41 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out seven assists as the Houston Rockets dominated the visiting Utah Jazz 110-96 in the opening game of their conference semifinal series.
Jae Crowder and Donovan Mitchell each scored 21 points to top the Jazz.
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Bruins Turn Off Lightning On Road In East Semifinal Series Opener; Sharks Hand Golden Knights First Playoff Defeat In 2OT Thriller In Vegas
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued with two games on Saturday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Tampa, Florida:
Rick Nash (once on a power play) and Patrice Bergeron each scored twice as the Boston Bruins manhandled the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on the road in the opening contest of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Logan Couture scored the game-winning power-play goal (his second tally of the game) at 5:13 of the second overtime period as the San Jose Sharks handed the Vegas Golden Knights their first-ever playoff defeat 4-3 on the road in game two of their conference semifinal series, now level at one game apiece.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Tampa, Florida:
Rick Nash (once on a power play) and Patrice Bergeron each scored twice as the Boston Bruins manhandled the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on the road in the opening contest of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Logan Couture scored the game-winning power-play goal (his second tally of the game) at 5:13 of the second overtime period as the San Jose Sharks handed the Vegas Golden Knights their first-ever playoff defeat 4-3 on the road in game two of their conference semifinal series, now level at one game apiece.
NBA Playoffs: Celtics Close Out Bucks (Get Sixers Next); Warriors Open West Semifinal Series By Dominating Pelicans
The NBA Playoffs continued on Saturday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
Al Horford----who grabbed eight rebounds----and Terry Rozier-----who dished out nine assists----each scored 26 points as the Boston Celtics outgunned the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 112-96 in the seventh and deciding game of their conference quarterfinal series.
Jayson Tatum added 20 points to the Celtics' coffers.
Khris Middleton paced the Bucks (who have not won a playoff series since 2001) with 32 points, while Eric Bledsoe added 23 and Giannis Antetokounmpo 22 (to go with his nine rebounds).
Next up for the Celtics, a conference semifinal series with the Philadelphia 76ers, set to open in Boston on Monday night (5:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oakland, California:
In the opening contest of the playoffs' second round, Klay Thompson scored 27 points while Kevin Durant added 26 as the Golden State Warriors dominated the opening game of their conference semifinal series with the New Orleans Pelicans 123-101 at home.
Draymond Green delivered a triple double for the defending champs, scoring 16 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists.
Anthony Davis---who grabbed ten rebounds---topped the Pelicans with 21 points.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
Al Horford----who grabbed eight rebounds----and Terry Rozier-----who dished out nine assists----each scored 26 points as the Boston Celtics outgunned the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 112-96 in the seventh and deciding game of their conference quarterfinal series.
Jayson Tatum added 20 points to the Celtics' coffers.
Khris Middleton paced the Bucks (who have not won a playoff series since 2001) with 32 points, while Eric Bledsoe added 23 and Giannis Antetokounmpo 22 (to go with his nine rebounds).
Next up for the Celtics, a conference semifinal series with the Philadelphia 76ers, set to open in Boston on Monday night (5:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oakland, California:
In the opening contest of the playoffs' second round, Klay Thompson scored 27 points while Kevin Durant added 26 as the Golden State Warriors dominated the opening game of their conference semifinal series with the New Orleans Pelicans 123-101 at home.
Draymond Green delivered a triple double for the defending champs, scoring 16 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists.
Anthony Davis---who grabbed ten rebounds---topped the Pelicans with 21 points.
Friday, April 27, 2018
NBA Playoffs: Raptors, Jazz Advance To Second Round; Pacers Bury Cavs, Force Game Seven
The NBA Playoffs continued on Friday with three games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Kyle Lowry scored 24 points as the Toronto Raptors closed out their conference quarterfinal series with the Washington Wizards by winning game six 102-92 on the road and taking the series four games to two.
Bradley Beal topped the Wizards with 32 points while John Wall added 23 as Washington's season came to an end with the defeat.
At Indianapolis:
A triple double for Victor Olapido (28 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists) proved huge for the Indiana Pacers as they blindsided the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 121-87 in game six of their opening-round series.
LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 22 points.
The series, now deadlocked at three games apiece, will conclude on Sunday in Cleveland (10:00 AM Pacific Time, ABC)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Donovan Mitchell scored 38 points as the Utah Jazz held off the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 96-91 in game six of their conference quarterfinal series-----which the Jazz won four games to two.
Russell Westbrook scored 46 points to lead the Thunder while Steven Adams added 19 to go with his 16 rebounds.
The Jazz will take on the Houston Rockets in a conference semifinal series, set to open on Sunday in Houston (12:30 PM Pacific Time, ABC).
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Kyle Lowry scored 24 points as the Toronto Raptors closed out their conference quarterfinal series with the Washington Wizards by winning game six 102-92 on the road and taking the series four games to two.
Bradley Beal topped the Wizards with 32 points while John Wall added 23 as Washington's season came to an end with the defeat.
At Indianapolis:
A triple double for Victor Olapido (28 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists) proved huge for the Indiana Pacers as they blindsided the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 121-87 in game six of their opening-round series.
LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 22 points.
The series, now deadlocked at three games apiece, will conclude on Sunday in Cleveland (10:00 AM Pacific Time, ABC)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Donovan Mitchell scored 38 points as the Utah Jazz held off the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 96-91 in game six of their conference quarterfinal series-----which the Jazz won four games to two.
Russell Westbrook scored 46 points to lead the Thunder while Steven Adams added 19 to go with his 16 rebounds.
The Jazz will take on the Houston Rockets in a conference semifinal series, set to open on Sunday in Houston (12:30 PM Pacific Time, ABC).
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Jets Knock Off Preds In Nashville As West Semi Series Opens
At Nashville:
In the lone Friday Stanley Cup Playoff contest, Mark Scheifele scored twice (once on an empty netter) while Connor Hellebuyck saved 47 of 48 shots as the Winnipeg Jets knocked off the Nashville Predators 4-1 on the road in the opening game of their Western Conference semifinal series.
In the lone Friday Stanley Cup Playoff contest, Mark Scheifele scored twice (once on an empty netter) while Connor Hellebuyck saved 47 of 48 shots as the Winnipeg Jets knocked off the Nashville Predators 4-1 on the road in the opening game of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Penguins, Golden Knights Grab Series Openers As Second Round Opens
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs opened on Thursday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Patric Hornqvist, Sidney Crosby, and Jake Guentzel (who assisted on the other goals) each scored a third-period goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame a two-goal deficit to upend the Washington Capitals 3-2 on the road in the opening game of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Las Vegas:
Alex Tuch, Colin Miller, and James Neal each scored a power-play goal while Marc-Andre Fleury stopped all 33 shots as the Vegas Golden Knights opened their first-ever conference semifinal series by massacring the visiting San Jose Sharks 7-0.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Patric Hornqvist, Sidney Crosby, and Jake Guentzel (who assisted on the other goals) each scored a third-period goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame a two-goal deficit to upend the Washington Capitals 3-2 on the road in the opening game of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Las Vegas:
Alex Tuch, Colin Miller, and James Neal each scored a power-play goal while Marc-Andre Fleury stopped all 33 shots as the Vegas Golden Knights opened their first-ever conference semifinal series by massacring the visiting San Jose Sharks 7-0.
NBA Playoffs: Giannis And The Bucks Top Celtics In Milwaukee, Force Game Seven In Beantown
At Milwaukee:
In the lone Thursday NBA Playoff contest, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks squared their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series with the Boston Celtics at three games apiece following their 97-86 game-six home victory.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 22 points.
The series will conclude on Sunday in Boston (5:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
In the lone Thursday NBA Playoff contest, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks squared their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series with the Boston Celtics at three games apiece following their 97-86 game-six home victory.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 22 points.
The series will conclude on Sunday in Boston (5:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Madge!
Here's another glamour photo of former child performer and model turned 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Bruins Erupt For Four Third-Period Goals To Oust Leafs;Boston To Face Tampa Bay Next
At Boston:
In the finale of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Torey Krug, Jake DeBrusk (his second goal of the game--the other being scored in the first period on the power play), David Pastrnak, and Brad Marchand (empty netter) each scored a third-period goal on Wednesday as the Boston Bruins came back from a 4-3 deficit after two periods to overpower the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 in game seven of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, which the Bruins won four games to three.
The Bruins will next face the Tampa Bay Lightning in a conference semifinal series set to start in Tampa on Saturday at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.
In the finale of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Torey Krug, Jake DeBrusk (his second goal of the game--the other being scored in the first period on the power play), David Pastrnak, and Brad Marchand (empty netter) each scored a third-period goal on Wednesday as the Boston Bruins came back from a 4-3 deficit after two periods to overpower the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 in game seven of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, which the Bruins won four games to three.
The Bruins will next face the Tampa Bay Lightning in a conference semifinal series set to start in Tampa on Saturday at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.
NBA Playoffs: Rockets Close Out Wolves; Cavs, Raptors Take 3-2 Series Leads; OKC Forces Game Six In SLC
The NBA Playoffs continued on Wednesday with four games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Washington Wizards 108-98 in the fifth game of their conference quarterfinal series.
John Wall, who grabbed nine rebounds, led the Wizards with 26 points while Bradley Beal added 20..
The Raptors, who lead the series three games to two, can close out the Wizards with a game-six win in Washington on Friday (4:00 PM Pacific Time, NBA TV).
At Cleveland:
LeBron James, who scored 44 points and grabbed ten rebounds, delivered the game-winning three-point basket as time expired, enabling the Cleveland Cavaliers to defeat the visiting Indiana Pacers 98-95 in game five of their first-round series.
Domantas Sabonis scored 22 to pace the Pacers.
The Cavaliers, who have a three-games-to-two series lead, can advance with a game-six win in Indianapolis on Friday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Houston:
Chris Capela scored 26 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Houston Rockets finished off the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 122-104 game-five home victory, winning their conference quarterfinal series four games to one.
James Harden added 24 points to the Rockets' coffers while dishing out 12 assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points to top the Wolves while grabbing 14 rebounds. Jamal Crawford added 20 points to the Minnesota cause.
The Rockets will have home-court advantage in their conference semifinal series against the Utah-Oklahoma City winner.
At Oklahoma City:
Russell Westbrook scored 45 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and dished out eight assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder, who trailed by as many as 25 points, avoided elimination by defeating the visiting Utah Jazz 107-99 in game five of their opening-round series.
Paul George added 34 points and eight rebounds to the Thunder's coffers.
Jae Crowder scored 27 points while Donovan Mitchell added 23 to top the Jazz, who still lead the series three games to two and who can advance with a game-six win on Friday in Salt Lake City (7:30 PM Pacific Time, ESPN).
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Washington Wizards 108-98 in the fifth game of their conference quarterfinal series.
John Wall, who grabbed nine rebounds, led the Wizards with 26 points while Bradley Beal added 20..
The Raptors, who lead the series three games to two, can close out the Wizards with a game-six win in Washington on Friday (4:00 PM Pacific Time, NBA TV).
At Cleveland:
LeBron James, who scored 44 points and grabbed ten rebounds, delivered the game-winning three-point basket as time expired, enabling the Cleveland Cavaliers to defeat the visiting Indiana Pacers 98-95 in game five of their first-round series.
Domantas Sabonis scored 22 to pace the Pacers.
The Cavaliers, who have a three-games-to-two series lead, can advance with a game-six win in Indianapolis on Friday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Houston:
Chris Capela scored 26 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Houston Rockets finished off the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 122-104 game-five home victory, winning their conference quarterfinal series four games to one.
James Harden added 24 points to the Rockets' coffers while dishing out 12 assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points to top the Wolves while grabbing 14 rebounds. Jamal Crawford added 20 points to the Minnesota cause.
The Rockets will have home-court advantage in their conference semifinal series against the Utah-Oklahoma City winner.
At Oklahoma City:
Russell Westbrook scored 45 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and dished out eight assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder, who trailed by as many as 25 points, avoided elimination by defeating the visiting Utah Jazz 107-99 in game five of their opening-round series.
Paul George added 34 points and eight rebounds to the Thunder's coffers.
Jae Crowder scored 27 points while Donovan Mitchell added 23 to top the Jazz, who still lead the series three games to two and who can advance with a game-six win on Friday in Salt Lake City (7:30 PM Pacific Time, ESPN).
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
NBA Playoffs: Sixers, Warriors Advance; Celtics Hold Off Bucks To Take 3-2 Series Lead
Three games were contested on Tuesday as the NBA Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
Al Horford scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Boston Celtics held off the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 92-87 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series.
Khris Middleton paced the Bucks with 23 points.
The Celtics, who now lead the series three games to two, can close out the Bucks with a game-six victory in Milwaukee on Thursday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
At Philadelphia:
J.J. Redick scored 27 points while Joel Embiid added 19 (to go with his 12 rebounds) as the Philadelphia 76ers closed out the visiting Miami Heat with their 104-91 game five victory and took their opening-round series four games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oakland, California:
Kevin Durant scored 25 points while Klay Thompson added 24 and Draymond Green 17 (to go with his 19 rebounds) as the Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting San Antonio Spurs 99-91 in the fifth game of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Warriors won four games to one.
LaMarcus Aldridge topped the Spurs with 30 points while grabbing 12 rebounds.
The Warriors will open their conference semifinal series with the New Orleans Pelicans at home in Oakland on Saturday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
Al Horford scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Boston Celtics held off the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 92-87 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series.
Khris Middleton paced the Bucks with 23 points.
The Celtics, who now lead the series three games to two, can close out the Bucks with a game-six victory in Milwaukee on Thursday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
At Philadelphia:
J.J. Redick scored 27 points while Joel Embiid added 19 (to go with his 12 rebounds) as the Philadelphia 76ers closed out the visiting Miami Heat with their 104-91 game five victory and took their opening-round series four games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oakland, California:
Kevin Durant scored 25 points while Klay Thompson added 24 and Draymond Green 17 (to go with his 19 rebounds) as the Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting San Antonio Spurs 99-91 in the fifth game of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Warriors won four games to one.
LaMarcus Aldridge topped the Spurs with 30 points while grabbing 12 rebounds.
The Warriors will open their conference semifinal series with the New Orleans Pelicans at home in Oakland on Saturday.
Monday, April 23, 2018
NBA Playoffs: Rockets, Jazz One Win Each Away From Advancing
The NBA Playoffs continued on Monday with two games, both in the Western Conference.
At Minneapolis:
James Harden scored 36 points (22 of them in the third quarter) while Chris Paul added 25 as the Houston Rockets overpowered the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-100 on the road in game five of their conference quarterfinal series.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Wolves.
The Rockets, who lead the series three games to one, can advance to the second round with a game-five home win in Houston on Wednesday (6:30 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
At Salt Lake City:
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points while Joe Ingles added 20 as the Utah Jazz defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 113-96 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Jazz now lead three games to one.
Paul George led the Thunder with 32 points while Russell Westbrook added 23 to go with his 14 rebounds.
Utah can close out the series with a game-five win at Oklahoma City on Wednesday (6:30 PM Pacific Time, NBA TV).
At Minneapolis:
James Harden scored 36 points (22 of them in the third quarter) while Chris Paul added 25 as the Houston Rockets overpowered the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-100 on the road in game five of their conference quarterfinal series.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Wolves.
The Rockets, who lead the series three games to one, can advance to the second round with a game-five home win in Houston on Wednesday (6:30 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
At Salt Lake City:
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points while Joe Ingles added 20 as the Utah Jazz defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 113-96 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Jazz now lead three games to one.
Paul George led the Thunder with 32 points while Russell Westbrook added 23 to go with his 14 rebounds.
Utah can close out the series with a game-five win at Oklahoma City on Wednesday (6:30 PM Pacific Time, NBA TV).
Stanley Cup: Caps Close Out Jackets, Get Crack At Penguins Next; Leafs Force Game Seven Against Bruins
Two games, both in the Eastern Conference, were contested on Monday in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
At Toronto:
William Nylander, Mitchell Marner, and Tomas Plekanec (empty netter) each scored once while Frederik Andersen stopped 32 of 33 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Boston Bruins at three games apiece following their 3-1 game-six home win.
The series (and the playoffs' opening round) will conclude on Wednesday night at Boston (4:30 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN). The winner will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a conference semifinal series.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Alexander Ovechkin scored twice (once on the power play) as the Washington Capitals closed out their opening-round series with the Columbus Blue Jackets four games to two following their 6-3 game-six home victory.
The Caps will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, with Washington holding home-ice advantage.
With opening-round success this year by Vegas and Winnipeg, the Blue Jackets became the only active NHL franchise to have never won a playoff series (they began play in 2000 and this was their third post-season appearance.
At Toronto:
William Nylander, Mitchell Marner, and Tomas Plekanec (empty netter) each scored once while Frederik Andersen stopped 32 of 33 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Boston Bruins at three games apiece following their 3-1 game-six home win.
The series (and the playoffs' opening round) will conclude on Wednesday night at Boston (4:30 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN). The winner will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a conference semifinal series.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Alexander Ovechkin scored twice (once on the power play) as the Washington Capitals closed out their opening-round series with the Columbus Blue Jackets four games to two following their 6-3 game-six home victory.
The Caps will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, with Washington holding home-ice advantage.
With opening-round success this year by Vegas and Winnipeg, the Blue Jackets became the only active NHL franchise to have never won a playoff series (they began play in 2000 and this was their third post-season appearance.
NBA Playoffs: Cavs, Bucks, Wizards Level Respective Series At 2-2; Spurs Top Warriors To Stay Alive
Four games were contested in the NBA Playoffs on Sunday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Milwaukee:
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 27 points, tipped in the go-ahead basket with five second remaining, as the Milwaukee Bucks squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Boston Celtics at two games apiece following their 104-102 game-four home win.
Khris Middleton added 23 points to the Bucks' coffers.
Jaylen Brown topped the Celtics with 34 points (to go with his eight rebounds) while Jayson Tatum added 21.
At Washington:
Bradley Beal scored 31 points while John Wall added 27 (to go with his 14 assists) as the Washington Wizards leveled their opening-round series with the Toronto Raptors at two games apiece following their 106-98 game-four home victory.
DeMar DeRozan paced the Raptors with 35 points.
At Indianapolis:
LeBron James scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers regained home-court advantage in their conference quarterfinal series with the Indiana Pacers, now level at two games apiece, after their 104-100 game-four road triumph.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio, Texas:
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs avoided elimination by defeating the visiting Golden State Warriors 103-90 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
Kevin Durant scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Warriors, who still lead the series three games to one, and who can still finish off the Spurs with a game-five win in Oakland on Tuesday night (7:30 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Milwaukee:
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 27 points, tipped in the go-ahead basket with five second remaining, as the Milwaukee Bucks squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Boston Celtics at two games apiece following their 104-102 game-four home win.
Khris Middleton added 23 points to the Bucks' coffers.
Jaylen Brown topped the Celtics with 34 points (to go with his eight rebounds) while Jayson Tatum added 21.
At Washington:
Bradley Beal scored 31 points while John Wall added 27 (to go with his 14 assists) as the Washington Wizards leveled their opening-round series with the Toronto Raptors at two games apiece following their 106-98 game-four home victory.
DeMar DeRozan paced the Raptors with 35 points.
At Indianapolis:
LeBron James scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers regained home-court advantage in their conference quarterfinal series with the Indiana Pacers, now level at two games apiece, after their 104-100 game-four road triumph.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio, Texas:
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs avoided elimination by defeating the visiting Golden State Warriors 103-90 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
Kevin Durant scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Warriors, who still lead the series three games to one, and who can still finish off the Spurs with a game-five win in Oakland on Tuesday night (7:30 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Penguins, Predators Advance
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Philadelphia:
Jake Guentzel scored four goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 8-5 on the road in game six of their conference quarterfinal series and eliminated their cross-state rivals four games to two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Denver:
Mattias Ekholm, Austin Watson, Filip Forsberg, Nick Bonino, and Viktor Arvidsson each scored once while Pekka Rinne saved all 22 shots as the Nashville Predators smothered the Colorado Avalanche 5-0 on the road in game six and closed out their conference quarterfinal series four games to two.
The Predators will next take on the Winnipeg Jets in a conference semifinal series, with the first two games to be contested in Nashville.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Philadelphia:
Jake Guentzel scored four goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 8-5 on the road in game six of their conference quarterfinal series and eliminated their cross-state rivals four games to two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Denver:
Mattias Ekholm, Austin Watson, Filip Forsberg, Nick Bonino, and Viktor Arvidsson each scored once while Pekka Rinne saved all 22 shots as the Nashville Predators smothered the Colorado Avalanche 5-0 on the road in game six and closed out their conference quarterfinal series four games to two.
The Predators will next take on the Winnipeg Jets in a conference semifinal series, with the first two games to be contested in Nashville.
Timbers Dominate Visiting Citizens
At Portland, Oregon:
Sebastian Blanco (26'), Fanendo Adi (38') and Larrys Mabiala (66') each scored once while Jeff Attinella, in making three saves, posted his----and his team's-----first shutout of the season on Sunday as the Portland Timbers dominated visiting New York City 3-0 in Major League Soccer action, handing the Citizens their first defeat of the season.
The next Timbers contest is set for Saturday May 5 at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (telecast over the Timbers' broadcast network via Portland's KPTV) on the road against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Sebastian Blanco (26'), Fanendo Adi (38') and Larrys Mabiala (66') each scored once while Jeff Attinella, in making three saves, posted his----and his team's-----first shutout of the season on Sunday as the Portland Timbers dominated visiting New York City 3-0 in Major League Soccer action, handing the Citizens their first defeat of the season.
The next Timbers contest is set for Saturday May 5 at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (telecast over the Timbers' broadcast network via Portland's KPTV) on the road against the San Jose Earthquakes.
T2 Fall At Home To Reno 1868
At Portland, Oregon:
Daniel Musovoski scored twice (75', 89') as Reno 1868 FC came from behind to knock off Portland Timbers 2 in Saturday United Soccer League action by a score of 2-1.
T2 will play host to the Sacramento Republic on Wednesday, May 2 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time, to be steamed over ESPN+.
Daniel Musovoski scored twice (75', 89') as Reno 1868 FC came from behind to knock off Portland Timbers 2 in Saturday United Soccer League action by a score of 2-1.
T2 will play host to the Sacramento Republic on Wednesday, May 2 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time, to be steamed over ESPN+.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Close Out Devils; Caps Take 3-2 Series Lead Over Jackets; Leafs Knock Off Bruins To Force Game Six
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to continue on Saturday with three games, all in the Eastern Conference.
All starting times are Pacific.
At Tampa, Florida:
Nikita Kucherov scored the winning goal in the second period as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the visiting New Jersey Devils 3-1 in game five and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to one.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 26 of 27 shots for the Lightning.
At Washington:
Nicklas Backstrom scored his second goal----the game-winner at 11:53 of overtime as the Washington Capitals defeated the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in game five of their first-round series in which the Caps, who hold a three-games-to-two series lead, can close out with a game-six win in Columbus on Monday (4:30 PM Pacific Time, CNBC).
At Boston:
James van Riemsdyk's power-play goal proved to be the game winner as the Toronto Maple Leafs avoided elimination by knocking off the Boston Bruins 4-3 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series on the road.
The Bruins can still lock up the series with a game-six victory in Toronto on Monday (4:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
All starting times are Pacific.
At Tampa, Florida:
Nikita Kucherov scored the winning goal in the second period as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the visiting New Jersey Devils 3-1 in game five and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to one.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 26 of 27 shots for the Lightning.
At Washington:
Nicklas Backstrom scored his second goal----the game-winner at 11:53 of overtime as the Washington Capitals defeated the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in game five of their first-round series in which the Caps, who hold a three-games-to-two series lead, can close out with a game-six win in Columbus on Monday (4:30 PM Pacific Time, CNBC).
At Boston:
James van Riemsdyk's power-play goal proved to be the game winner as the Toronto Maple Leafs avoided elimination by knocking off the Boston Bruins 4-3 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series on the road.
The Bruins can still lock up the series with a game-six victory in Toronto on Monday (4:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
NBA Playoffs: Pelicans Complete Series Sweep Of Blazers; Sixers Put Heat On Brink Of Elimination; Wolves Cut Into Rockets' Series Lead; Jazz Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Thunder
Four games are set to be contested in the NBA Playoffs on Saturday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Miami:
J.J. Redick scored 23 points while Ben Simmons registered a triple-double (17 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists) as the Philadelphia 76ers came from behind to overcome the Miami Heat 106-012 on the road in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
Goran Dragic paced the Heat with 20 points.
The 76ers can lock up the series, which they now lead three games to one, by beating the Heat back home in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At New Orleans:
Anthony Davis scored 47 points (to go with his 11 rebounds) while Jrue Holiday added 41 as the New Orleans Pelicans completed their first playoff series sweep in franchise history with their 131-123 game-four home victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
C.J. McCollum scored 38 points while Al-Farouq Aminu added 27, and Damian Lillard 19 for the Blazers, who suffered a franchise record-tying tenth straight playoff defeat (and 16th in their last 17 road postseason matches) as they swept out of the opening round of the playoffs for the second successive year.
At Minneapolis:
Jimmy Butler scored 28 points while Jeff Teague added 23 and Andrew Wiggins 20 as the Minnesota Timberwolves picked up their first playoff win since 2004 by beating the visiting Houston Rockets 121-105 in game three of their conference quarterfinal series.
James Harden paced the Rockets, who still lead the series two games to one, with 29 points.
At Salt Lake City:
Ricky Rubio delivered a triple double (26 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) while Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and Joe Ingles 21 as the Utah Jazz took a two-games-to-one lead in their opening-round series by knocking off the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 115-102 in game three.
Paul George topped the Thunder with 23 points.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Miami:
J.J. Redick scored 23 points while Ben Simmons registered a triple-double (17 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists) as the Philadelphia 76ers came from behind to overcome the Miami Heat 106-012 on the road in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
Goran Dragic paced the Heat with 20 points.
The 76ers can lock up the series, which they now lead three games to one, by beating the Heat back home in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At New Orleans:
Anthony Davis scored 47 points (to go with his 11 rebounds) while Jrue Holiday added 41 as the New Orleans Pelicans completed their first playoff series sweep in franchise history with their 131-123 game-four home victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
C.J. McCollum scored 38 points while Al-Farouq Aminu added 27, and Damian Lillard 19 for the Blazers, who suffered a franchise record-tying tenth straight playoff defeat (and 16th in their last 17 road postseason matches) as they swept out of the opening round of the playoffs for the second successive year.
At Minneapolis:
Jimmy Butler scored 28 points while Jeff Teague added 23 and Andrew Wiggins 20 as the Minnesota Timberwolves picked up their first playoff win since 2004 by beating the visiting Houston Rockets 121-105 in game three of their conference quarterfinal series.
James Harden paced the Rockets, who still lead the series two games to one, with 29 points.
At Salt Lake City:
Ricky Rubio delivered a triple double (26 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) while Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and Joe Ingles 21 as the Utah Jazz took a two-games-to-one lead in their opening-round series by knocking off the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 115-102 in game three.
Paul George topped the Thunder with 23 points.
Friday, April 20, 2018
NBA Playoffs: Pacers Knock Off Cavs To Take 2-1 Series Lead; Wizards, Bucks Cut Into Respective Series Deficits
Three games---all in the Eastern Conference---were on the NBA Playoffs agenda for Friday.
At Indianapolis:
Bojan Bogdanovic scored 30 points as the Indiana Pacers took a two-games-to-one conference quarterfinal series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers following their 92-90 game-three home victory-----this after trailing by 17 points at halftime.
LeBron James scored 28 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out eight assists for the Cavaliers.
At Washington:
John Wall and Bradley Beal each scored 28 points (with the former dishing out 14 assists) as the Washington Wizards dominated the visiting Toronto Raptors 122-103 in game three, cutting the guests' first-round series advantage to two games to one.
DeMar DeRozan topped the Raptors with 23 points.
At Milwaukee:
Khris Middleton scored 23 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Boston Celtics 116-92 in game three of their opening-round series, which the Celtics still lead two games to one.
At Indianapolis:
Bojan Bogdanovic scored 30 points as the Indiana Pacers took a two-games-to-one conference quarterfinal series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers following their 92-90 game-three home victory-----this after trailing by 17 points at halftime.
LeBron James scored 28 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out eight assists for the Cavaliers.
At Washington:
John Wall and Bradley Beal each scored 28 points (with the former dishing out 14 assists) as the Washington Wizards dominated the visiting Toronto Raptors 122-103 in game three, cutting the guests' first-round series advantage to two games to one.
DeMar DeRozan topped the Raptors with 23 points.
At Milwaukee:
Khris Middleton scored 23 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Boston Celtics 116-92 in game three of their opening-round series, which the Celtics still lead two games to one.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Jets Finish Off Wild To Advance In Playoffs For First Time; Flyers, Avalanche Avoid Elimination
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Friday with three games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Third-period goals from Sean Couturier and Matt Read (empty netter) enabled the Philadelphia Flyers to knock off the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on the road in game five of their conference quarterfinal series.
Michal Neuvirth picked up the victory by saving 30 of 32 shots.
The Penguins, who still lead the series three games to two, can close out the Flyers in Philadelphia on Sunday at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Winnipeg, Manitoba:
Jacob Trouba, Bryan Little, Brandon Tanev, Joe Armia, and Mark Scheifele (power play) each scored once while Connor Hellebuyck saved all 30 shots as the Winnipeg Jets won a playoff series for the first time in the current organization's history by knocking out the Minnesota Wild in five games following their 5-0 game-five home victory in their conference quarterfinal series.
At Nashville, Tennessee:
Gabriel Landeskog and Sven Andrighetto each scored a third period as the Colorado Avalanche avoided elimination by coming from behind to upend the home-standing Nashville Predators 2-1 in game five of their opening-round series.
Andrew Hammond preserved the Colorado victory by saving 44 of 45 Nashville shots.
The Predators, who still lead three games to two, can close out the Avalanche with a game-six road win in Denver on Sunday, starting at 4:00 PM Pacific Time.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Third-period goals from Sean Couturier and Matt Read (empty netter) enabled the Philadelphia Flyers to knock off the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on the road in game five of their conference quarterfinal series.
Michal Neuvirth picked up the victory by saving 30 of 32 shots.
The Penguins, who still lead the series three games to two, can close out the Flyers in Philadelphia on Sunday at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Winnipeg, Manitoba:
Jacob Trouba, Bryan Little, Brandon Tanev, Joe Armia, and Mark Scheifele (power play) each scored once while Connor Hellebuyck saved all 30 shots as the Winnipeg Jets won a playoff series for the first time in the current organization's history by knocking out the Minnesota Wild in five games following their 5-0 game-five home victory in their conference quarterfinal series.
At Nashville, Tennessee:
Gabriel Landeskog and Sven Andrighetto each scored a third period as the Colorado Avalanche avoided elimination by coming from behind to upend the home-standing Nashville Predators 2-1 in game five of their opening-round series.
Andrew Hammond preserved the Colorado victory by saving 44 of 45 Nashville shots.
The Predators, who still lead three games to two, can close out the Avalanche with a game-six road win in Denver on Sunday, starting at 4:00 PM Pacific Time.
Niners 2018 Schedule: Five Prime Time Games
The San Francisco 49ers' regular-season schedule was released on Thursday, with all kickoff times Pacific.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:
At Minnesota, 10:00 AM (Fox)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16:
vs. Detroit, 1:25 PM (Fox)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23:
at Kansas City, 10:00 AM (Fox)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30:
At Los Angeles Chargers, 1:25 PM (Fox)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7:
vs. Arizona, 1:25 PM (Fox)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15:
at Green Bay, 5:20 PM (ESPN)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21:
vs. Los Angeles Rams, 5:20 PM (NBC)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28:
at Arizona, 1:25 PM (Fox)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1:
vs. Oakland, 5:20 PM (Fox/NFL Network)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12:
vs. New York Giants, 5:20 PM (ESPN)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25:
at Tampa Bay, 10:00 AM (Fox)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2:
At Seattle, 5:20 PM (NBC)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9:
vs. Denver, 1:25 PM (CBS)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16:
vs. Seattle, 1:25 PM (Fox)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23:
vs. Chicago, 1:05 PM (Fox)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30:
at Los Angeles Rams, 1:25 PM (Fox)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:
At Minnesota, 10:00 AM (Fox)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16:
vs. Detroit, 1:25 PM (Fox)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23:
at Kansas City, 10:00 AM (Fox)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30:
At Los Angeles Chargers, 1:25 PM (Fox)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7:
vs. Arizona, 1:25 PM (Fox)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15:
at Green Bay, 5:20 PM (ESPN)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21:
vs. Los Angeles Rams, 5:20 PM (NBC)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28:
at Arizona, 1:25 PM (Fox)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1:
vs. Oakland, 5:20 PM (Fox/NFL Network)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12:
vs. New York Giants, 5:20 PM (ESPN)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25:
at Tampa Bay, 10:00 AM (Fox)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2:
At Seattle, 5:20 PM (NBC)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9:
vs. Denver, 1:25 PM (CBS)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16:
vs. Seattle, 1:25 PM (Fox)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23:
vs. Chicago, 1:05 PM (Fox)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30:
at Los Angeles Rams, 1:25 PM (Fox)
Thursday, April 19, 2018
NBA Playoffs: Warriors, Pelicans Take 3-0 Series Leads; Sixers Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Heat
Three games were contested on Thursday as the NBA Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Miami:
Joel Embiid scored 23 points while Dario Saric and Marco Belinelli each added 21 as the Philadelphia 76ers reclaimed home-court advantage in their conference quarterfinal series following their 128-108 game-three road win over the Miami Heat, taking a two-games-to-one lead in the process.
Ben Simmons added 19 points to the Sixers' coffers while grabbing 12 rebounds.
Goran Dragic topped the Heat with 23 points.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At New Orleans:
Nikola Mirotic scored 30 points while Anthony Davis added 28 (while grabbing 11 rebounds) as the New Orleans Pelicans took a commanding three-games-to-none lead in the conference quarterfinal series with the Portland Trail Blazers following their 119-102 game-three home victory.
C.J. McCollom led the Blazers with 22 points while Al-Farouq Aminu added 21 (to go with his eight rebounds) and Damian Lillard 20.
The Pelicans can finish off the series with a game-four home win on Saturday (2:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
At San Antonio, Texas:
Kevin Durant scored 26 points while grabbing nine rebounds as the Golden State Warriors defeated the San Antonio Spurs 110-97 on the road in the third contest of their first-round series.
The Warriors, up three games to none, can close out the series with a game-four road win in San Antonio on Sunday (12:30 PM Pacific Time, ABC).
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Miami:
Joel Embiid scored 23 points while Dario Saric and Marco Belinelli each added 21 as the Philadelphia 76ers reclaimed home-court advantage in their conference quarterfinal series following their 128-108 game-three road win over the Miami Heat, taking a two-games-to-one lead in the process.
Ben Simmons added 19 points to the Sixers' coffers while grabbing 12 rebounds.
Goran Dragic topped the Heat with 23 points.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At New Orleans:
Nikola Mirotic scored 30 points while Anthony Davis added 28 (while grabbing 11 rebounds) as the New Orleans Pelicans took a commanding three-games-to-none lead in the conference quarterfinal series with the Portland Trail Blazers following their 119-102 game-three home victory.
C.J. McCollom led the Blazers with 22 points while Al-Farouq Aminu added 21 (to go with his eight rebounds) and Damian Lillard 20.
The Pelicans can finish off the series with a game-four home win on Saturday (2:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
At San Antonio, Texas:
Kevin Durant scored 26 points while grabbing nine rebounds as the Golden State Warriors defeated the San Antonio Spurs 110-97 on the road in the third contest of their first-round series.
The Warriors, up three games to none, can close out the series with a game-four road win in San Antonio on Sunday (12:30 PM Pacific Time, ABC).
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Bruins Take 3-1 Series Lead Over Leafs; Caps Square Series With Jackets At 2-2
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Thursday with two games, both in the Eastern Conference.
At Toronto:
Tory Krug, Brad Marchand, and Jake DeBrusk each scored once while Tuukka Rask saved 31 of 32 shots as the Boston Bruins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on the road in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Bruins can close out the Leafs with a game-five win back in Boston on Saturday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NBC).
At Columbus, Ohio:
Tom Wilson, T.J. Oshie (power play), Alex Ovechkin, and Evgeny Kuznetsov (empty netter) each scored once while Braden Holtby saved 23 of 24 saves as the Washington Capitals leveled their first-round series with the Columbus Blue Jackets as two games apiece following their 4-1 road win in game four.
At Toronto:
Tory Krug, Brad Marchand, and Jake DeBrusk each scored once while Tuukka Rask saved 31 of 32 shots as the Boston Bruins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on the road in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Bruins can close out the Leafs with a game-five win back in Boston on Saturday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NBC).
At Columbus, Ohio:
Tom Wilson, T.J. Oshie (power play), Alex Ovechkin, and Evgeny Kuznetsov (empty netter) each scored once while Braden Holtby saved 23 of 24 saves as the Washington Capitals leveled their first-round series with the Columbus Blue Jackets as two games apiece following their 4-1 road win in game four.
T2 Turn Triumphant In Home Opener
At Portland, Oregon:
In their United Soccer League home opener on Wednesday, Foster Langsdorf scored the winning goal in the 81st minute by way of a successfully-executed penalty kick as Portland Timbers 2 defeated visiting Rio Grande Valley FC Toros 3-2.
T2 will play host to Reno 1868 FC this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (to be streamed live over ESPN+).
In their United Soccer League home opener on Wednesday, Foster Langsdorf scored the winning goal in the 81st minute by way of a successfully-executed penalty kick as Portland Timbers 2 defeated visiting Rio Grande Valley FC Toros 3-2.
T2 will play host to Reno 1868 FC this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (to be streamed live over ESPN+).
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Sharks Complete Sweep Of Ducks; Penguins, Lighning, Predators One Win Away From Advancing
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Wednesday with four games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Philadelphia:
Five players each scored once while Matt Murray stopped all 26 shots as the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled over the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 on the road in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Penguins, who now lead three games to one, can close out the series with a game-five win back home in Pittsburgh on Friday (4:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
At Newark, New Jersey:
Nikita Kucherov scored twice (once on an empty netter) while Andrei Vasilevskiy saved 27 of 28 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on the road in game four to extend their first-round series lead to three games to one.
The Lightning can finish off the Devils with a game-five win back home in Tampa on Saturday (12:00 Noon Pacific Time, NBC/NBCSN [regional coverage]).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Denver:
Filip Forsberg, Colton Sissons, and Craig Smith each tallied once as the Nashville Predators held off the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Predators, who now lead three games to one, can finish off the series with a game-five home win in Nashville on Friday (6:30 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
At San Jose, California:
Thomas Hertl scored the game-winning goal in the third period while Martin Jones saved 30 of 31 shots as the San Jose Sharks completed a four-game first-round series sweep of the Anaheim Ducks with a 2-1 game-four home victory.
The Sharks will next take on the Vegas Golden Knights in a conference semifinal series.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Philadelphia:
Five players each scored once while Matt Murray stopped all 26 shots as the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled over the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 on the road in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Penguins, who now lead three games to one, can close out the series with a game-five win back home in Pittsburgh on Friday (4:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
At Newark, New Jersey:
Nikita Kucherov scored twice (once on an empty netter) while Andrei Vasilevskiy saved 27 of 28 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on the road in game four to extend their first-round series lead to three games to one.
The Lightning can finish off the Devils with a game-five win back home in Tampa on Saturday (12:00 Noon Pacific Time, NBC/NBCSN [regional coverage]).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Denver:
Filip Forsberg, Colton Sissons, and Craig Smith each tallied once as the Nashville Predators held off the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Predators, who now lead three games to one, can finish off the series with a game-five home win in Nashville on Friday (6:30 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
At San Jose, California:
Thomas Hertl scored the game-winning goal in the third period while Martin Jones saved 30 of 31 shots as the San Jose Sharks completed a four-game first-round series sweep of the Anaheim Ducks with a 2-1 game-four home victory.
The Sharks will next take on the Vegas Golden Knights in a conference semifinal series.
NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers, Jazz Square Respective Series At 1-1; Rockets Top Wolves Again To Stretch Series Lead To 2-0
Three games were on the Wednesday NBA Playoffs agenda.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Cleveland:
LeBron James scored 46 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers leveled their conference quarterfinal series at one game apiece after their 100-97 game-two home victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Victor Olapido paced the Pacers with 22 points.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oklahoma City:
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points while Ricky Rubio added 22 and Derrick Favors contributed 20 (while grabbing 16 rebounds) as the Utah Jazz squared their opening-round series with the Oklahoma City Thunder at one game apiece following their 102-95 game-two road triumph.
Russell Westbrook topped the Thunder with 19 points, while dishing out 13 assists and grabbing nine rebounds.
At Houston:
Chris Paul scored 27 points and dished out eight assists as the Houston Rockets extended their conference quarterfinal series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves to two games to none after their 102-82 game-two home domination.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Cleveland:
LeBron James scored 46 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers leveled their conference quarterfinal series at one game apiece after their 100-97 game-two home victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Victor Olapido paced the Pacers with 22 points.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oklahoma City:
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points while Ricky Rubio added 22 and Derrick Favors contributed 20 (while grabbing 16 rebounds) as the Utah Jazz squared their opening-round series with the Oklahoma City Thunder at one game apiece following their 102-95 game-two road triumph.
Russell Westbrook topped the Thunder with 19 points, while dishing out 13 assists and grabbing nine rebounds.
At Houston:
Chris Paul scored 27 points and dished out eight assists as the Houston Rockets extended their conference quarterfinal series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves to two games to none after their 102-82 game-two home domination.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Golden Knights Complete Historic Sweep Of Kings; Caps Top Jackets In 2OT To Cut Into Columbus Series Lead, Jets Put Wild On Cusp Of Elimination
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are scheduled to continue with three games.
All starting times are Pacific.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Columbus, Ohio:
Lars Eller scored the winning goal at 8:59 of the second overtime period as the Washington Capitols trimmed the Columbus Blue Jackets' conference quarterfinal series advantage to two games to one after their 3-2 game-three road win.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Mark Scheifele scored twice (once on an empty netter) while Connor Hellebuyck saved all 30 shots as the Winnipeg Jets blanked the Minnesota Wild 2-0 on the road in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Jets, who lead the series three games to one, can wrap up their first-ever playoff series victory by knocking out the Wild back home in Winnipeg on Friday (4:30 PM Pacific Time, USA Network).
At Los Angeles:
Brayden McNabb scored the game's lone goal in the second period while Marc-Andre Fleury saved all 31 goals as the Vegas Golden Knights became the first expansion club ever to complete a four-game playoff series sweep in their inaugural season by knocking off the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 on the road.
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, who saved 20 of 21 shots, was again the hard-luck loser.
Next for Vegas, a second-round encounter with the winner of the San Jose-Anaheim series (which the Sharks lead three games to none).
All starting times are Pacific.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Columbus, Ohio:
Lars Eller scored the winning goal at 8:59 of the second overtime period as the Washington Capitols trimmed the Columbus Blue Jackets' conference quarterfinal series advantage to two games to one after their 3-2 game-three road win.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Mark Scheifele scored twice (once on an empty netter) while Connor Hellebuyck saved all 30 shots as the Winnipeg Jets blanked the Minnesota Wild 2-0 on the road in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Jets, who lead the series three games to one, can wrap up their first-ever playoff series victory by knocking out the Wild back home in Winnipeg on Friday (4:30 PM Pacific Time, USA Network).
At Los Angeles:
Brayden McNabb scored the game's lone goal in the second period while Marc-Andre Fleury saved all 31 goals as the Vegas Golden Knights became the first expansion club ever to complete a four-game playoff series sweep in their inaugural season by knocking off the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 on the road.
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, who saved 20 of 21 shots, was again the hard-luck loser.
Next for Vegas, a second-round encounter with the winner of the San Jose-Anaheim series (which the Sharks lead three games to none).
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