At Cleveland:
Ray Allen scored 25 points, Paul Pierce added 21, Kevin Garnett 18, while Rajon Rondo scored all 16 of his points in the second half as the Boston Celtics handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their worst home playoff defeat 120-88 Tuesday night in game five of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series, taking a three-games-to-two lead in the process. The Celtics, who held LeBron James to 15 points on 3-for-14 shooting from the field, can wrap up the series at home on Thursday night.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
NBA Playoffs: Magic and Lakers Complete Four-Game Sweeps
Two games were played on Monday night as the NBA Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Orlando, Florida:
Vince Carter scored 22 points as the Orlando Magic completed a four-game sweep of their conference semifinal series with the Atlanta Hawks with a 98-84 road win in game four.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Pau Gasol scored 33 points (and pulled down 14 rebounds) and Kobe Bryant added 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers completed a four-game sweep of the Utah Jazz as they took game four of their conference semifinal series on the road, 111-96.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Orlando, Florida:
Vince Carter scored 22 points as the Orlando Magic completed a four-game sweep of their conference semifinal series with the Atlanta Hawks with a 98-84 road win in game four.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Pau Gasol scored 33 points (and pulled down 14 rebounds) and Kobe Bryant added 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers completed a four-game sweep of the Utah Jazz as they took game four of their conference semifinal series on the road, 111-96.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Habs and Flyers Stay Alive
Two games took place on Monday as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Montreal:
Mike Cammalleri scored twice as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 at home in game six of their conference semifinal series. The series, now deadlocked at three games apiece, will be decided in game seven Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.
At Boston:
Simon Gagne scored twice (once on the power play) and goalies Brian Boucher (who was injured during the contest) and Michael Leighton combined to stop all 23 shots as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins 4-0 on the road in game five to cut the Bruins' advantage to three games to two. Game six will take place in Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Montreal:
Mike Cammalleri scored twice as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 at home in game six of their conference semifinal series. The series, now deadlocked at three games apiece, will be decided in game seven Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.
At Boston:
Simon Gagne scored twice (once on the power play) and goalies Brian Boucher (who was injured during the contest) and Michael Leighton combined to stop all 23 shots as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins 4-0 on the road in game five to cut the Bruins' advantage to three games to two. Game six will take place in Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Lena Horne, Rest In Peace
Lena Horne, the sultry and internationally famous singer and actress, passed away on Sunday at New York City at age 92.
NBA Playoffs: Rajon Rondo Triple-Double Powers Celtics Past Cavs; Suns Set On Spurs
Two games were played as the NBA Playoffs continued on Sunday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
Rajon Rondo's triple-double (29 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assitst) helped guide the Boston Celtics to a 97-87 home win in game four of their conference semifinal series with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The series is now deadlocked at two games apiece.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points while Steve Nash added 20 as the Phoenix Suns completed a four-game series sweep of the San Antonio Spurs with a 107-101 road win in game four.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
Rajon Rondo's triple-double (29 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assitst) helped guide the Boston Celtics to a 97-87 home win in game four of their conference semifinal series with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The series is now deadlocked at two games apiece.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points while Steve Nash added 20 as the Phoenix Suns completed a four-game series sweep of the San Antonio Spurs with a 107-101 road win in game four.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Canucks Stay Alive
At Chicago:
In Sunday's only Stanley Cup Playoff contest, Kevin Bieska scored twice (once on the power play) and Robert Luongo stopped 29 of 30 shots as the Vancouver Canucks staved off elimination with a 4-1 road win over the Chicago Blackhawks in game five to narrow their Western Conference semifinal series deficit to three games to two. The Hawks can still win the series with a win Tuesday night in Vancouver.
In Sunday's only Stanley Cup Playoff contest, Kevin Bieska scored twice (once on the power play) and Robert Luongo stopped 29 of 30 shots as the Vancouver Canucks staved off elimination with a 4-1 road win over the Chicago Blackhawks in game five to narrow their Western Conference semifinal series deficit to three games to two. The Hawks can still win the series with a win Tuesday night in Vancouver.
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Penguins Top Habs To Take 3-2 Series Lead; Sharks Finish Off Wings With Game Five Win
Two games were played on Saturday as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Kris Letang (PP) and Sergei Gonchar each scored a goal and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 31 of 32 shots as the Pittsburgh Penguins took a three-games-to-two lead in their conference semifinal series with a 2-1 home win over the Montreal Canadiens.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Jose, California:
Patrick Marleau scored the winning goal at 6:59 of the third period and Evgeni Nabokov stopped 31 of 32 shots as the San Jose Sharks eliminated the Detroit Red Wings four games to one with their 2-1 home win in game five. The Sharks will face (with home-ice advantage) the winner of the Chicago-Vancouver series for the right to go to the Stanley Cup Finals.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Kris Letang (PP) and Sergei Gonchar each scored a goal and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 31 of 32 shots as the Pittsburgh Penguins took a three-games-to-two lead in their conference semifinal series with a 2-1 home win over the Montreal Canadiens.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Jose, California:
Patrick Marleau scored the winning goal at 6:59 of the third period and Evgeni Nabokov stopped 31 of 32 shots as the San Jose Sharks eliminated the Detroit Red Wings four games to one with their 2-1 home win in game five. The Sharks will face (with home-ice advantage) the winner of the Chicago-Vancouver series for the right to go to the Stanley Cup Finals.
NBA Playoffs: Magic , Lakers Go Up 3-0
Saturday saw two games being played as the NBA Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Atlanta:
Rashard Lewis scored 22 points and Dwight Howard added 21 (to go with his 16 rebounds) as the Orlando Magic buried the Atlanta Hawks again, this time on the road in game three, 105-75. The Magic now lead their conference semifinal series three games to none with a chance to close out the series in Atlanta on Monday night.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Kobe Bryant (35 points) and Derek Fisher (20) hit back-to-back three-pointers during an 8-2 run at the end of the game as the Los Angeles Lakers took a three-games-to-none lead in their conference semifinal series with a 111-110 road win in game three with the Utah Jazz. In the final four seconds, Utah had two chances to score the winning bucket, but Deron Williams (28 points) failed from the top of the key and Wesley Matthews' tip-in at the buzzer did not go through. The Lakers can close out the series with a win in Salt Lake City on Monday night.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Atlanta:
Rashard Lewis scored 22 points and Dwight Howard added 21 (to go with his 16 rebounds) as the Orlando Magic buried the Atlanta Hawks again, this time on the road in game three, 105-75. The Magic now lead their conference semifinal series three games to none with a chance to close out the series in Atlanta on Monday night.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Kobe Bryant (35 points) and Derek Fisher (20) hit back-to-back three-pointers during an 8-2 run at the end of the game as the Los Angeles Lakers took a three-games-to-none lead in their conference semifinal series with a 111-110 road win in game three with the Utah Jazz. In the final four seconds, Utah had two chances to score the winning bucket, but Deron Williams (28 points) failed from the top of the key and Wesley Matthews' tip-in at the buzzer did not go through. The Lakers can close out the series with a win in Salt Lake City on Monday night.
Time For A Cartoon, Boys and Girls
From 1945, here's a Barney Bear cartoon from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer entitled "The Unwelcome Guest." In this cartoon, Barney tries in vain to eat a bowlful of berries, thanks to a skunk.
This cartoon, produced by Fred Quimby, was directed by George Gordon (who had left the studio before the film was released, that's why you don't see his name on the credits), with animation by Michael Lah, Ed Barge, and Jack Carr, and music by Scott Bradley.
This cartoon, produced by Fred Quimby, was directed by George Gordon (who had left the studio before the film was released, that's why you don't see his name on the credits), with animation by Michael Lah, Ed Barge, and Jack Carr, and music by Scott Bradley.
Remember, Boys and Girls, If You See A Flash....
Be sure to "Duck and Cover." That was the name of the film that was produced in 1951 in cooperation with the Federal Civil Defense Administration and released in 1952 by Archer Productions to be shown in classrooms all over the country. If you're old enough to have seen this film, you probably knew the drill, you know, crawl under your desk and cover your face and neck.
Friday, May 07, 2010
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Simon Gagne OT Goal Keeps Flyers Alive; Jonathan Toews Power-Play Hat Trick Help Blackhawks Overpower Canucks For 3-0 Lead
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued with two games on Friday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Philadelphia:
Simon Gagne scored the game-winning goal at 14:40 of overtime as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins 5-4 at home in game four to stave off elimination from the conference semifinal series. The Bruins still lead the series three games to one and can wrap it up with a win at home on Monday night.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 7-4 on the road in game four of their best-of-seven series to take a three-games-to-one lead. The Hawks scored four goals on the power play---three of them by Jonathan Toews.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Philadelphia:
Simon Gagne scored the game-winning goal at 14:40 of overtime as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins 5-4 at home in game four to stave off elimination from the conference semifinal series. The Bruins still lead the series three games to one and can wrap it up with a win at home on Monday night.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 7-4 on the road in game four of their best-of-seven series to take a three-games-to-one lead. The Hawks scored four goals on the power play---three of them by Jonathan Toews.
NBA Playoffs: What Sore Elbow? LeBron Nets 38 As Cavs Rip Celtics In Boston To Take 2-1 Lead; Suns Dump Spurs To Take 3-0 Lead
Two games were played as the NBA Playoffs continued on Friday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
LeBron James scored 21 of his 38 points in the first quarter and Antawn Jamison had 20 points and 12 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Boston Celtics their worst-ever home playoff defeat, 124-95 in game three to take a two-games-to-one lead in their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
Goran Dragic scored 23 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Phoenix Suns, who trailed by as many as 18 points in the first half, overtook the San Antonio Spurs 110-96 on the road in game three to take a commanding three-games-to-none advantage in their conference semifinal series.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
LeBron James scored 21 of his 38 points in the first quarter and Antawn Jamison had 20 points and 12 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Boston Celtics their worst-ever home playoff defeat, 124-95 in game three to take a two-games-to-one lead in their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
Goran Dragic scored 23 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Phoenix Suns, who trailed by as many as 18 points in the first half, overtook the San Antonio Spurs 110-96 on the road in game three to take a commanding three-games-to-none advantage in their conference semifinal series.
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Habs Come From Behind To Square Series At 2-2; Wings Roast Sharks To Stay Alive
Two games were played on Thursday as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Montreal:
Third-period goals from Maxim Lapierre and Brian Gionta enabled the Montreal Canadiens to come from behind to defeat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in game four and deadlock their conference semifinal series at two games apiece.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Johan Franzen scored four goals, including a natural hat trick during a span of 3:26 in the first period as the Detroit Red Wings averted elimination with a 7-1 home annihilation of the San Jose Sharks in game four. The Sharks still lead the series three games to one with game five on Saturday in San Jose.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Montreal:
Third-period goals from Maxim Lapierre and Brian Gionta enabled the Montreal Canadiens to come from behind to defeat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in game four and deadlock their conference semifinal series at two games apiece.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Johan Franzen scored four goals, including a natural hat trick during a span of 3:26 in the first period as the Detroit Red Wings averted elimination with a 7-1 home annihilation of the San Jose Sharks in game four. The Sharks still lead the series three games to one with game five on Saturday in San Jose.
NBA Playoffs: Magic Beat Hawks Again To Go Up 2-0
At Orlando, Florida:
In the lone Thursday NBA Playoff contest, Dwight Howard scored 29 points and contributed 17 rebounds as the Orlando Magic took a two-games-to-none lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Thursday with a 112-98 road win over the Atlanta Hawks.
In the lone Thursday NBA Playoff contest, Dwight Howard scored 29 points and contributed 17 rebounds as the Orlando Magic took a two-games-to-none lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Thursday with a 112-98 road win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
NBA Playoffs: Suns Drop Spurs Again To Up 2-0
At Phoenix, Arizona:
In Wednesday only NBA Playoff contest, Amar'e Stoudemire scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns took game two of their Western Conference semifinal series, defeating the visiting San Antonio Spurs 110-102 to lead their series two games to none.
In Wednesday only NBA Playoff contest, Amar'e Stoudemire scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns took game two of their Western Conference semifinal series, defeating the visiting San Antonio Spurs 110-102 to lead their series two games to none.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Bruins Take 3-0 Series Lead; Blackhawks Top Canucks To Go Up 2-1
Two games were played Wednesday in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Philadelphia:
Tuukka Rask stopped 34 of 35 shots while Blake Wheeler and Miroslav Satan scored 94 seconds apart in the first period as the Boston Bruins are on the cusp of reaching the final four for the first time since 1992 with a 4-1 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers in game three to lead their conference semifinal series three games to none.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Dustin Byfuglien scored a hat trick (two of the goals came on the power play) as the Chicago Blackhawks overpowered the Vancouver Cancuks 5-2 on the road in game three to take a two-games-to-one lead in their best-of-seven series.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Philadelphia:
Tuukka Rask stopped 34 of 35 shots while Blake Wheeler and Miroslav Satan scored 94 seconds apart in the first period as the Boston Bruins are on the cusp of reaching the final four for the first time since 1992 with a 4-1 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers in game three to lead their conference semifinal series three games to none.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Dustin Byfuglien scored a hat trick (two of the goals came on the power play) as the Chicago Blackhawks overpowered the Vancouver Cancuks 5-2 on the road in game three to take a two-games-to-one lead in their best-of-seven series.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
NBA Playoffs: Magic Turn Hawks Into Fried Chicken In Series Opener; Lakers Hold Off Jazz To Go Up 2-0
The NBA Playoffs continued on Tuesday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Orlando, Florida:
Dwight Howard scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Orlando Magic limited the visiting Atlanta Hawks to 48 points over the last three quarters and delivered a 114-71 frontier-styled fistbeating to the guests in game one of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Los Angeles:
A 30-point night for Kobe Bryant, to go along with the 22-point, 15-rebound performance from Pau Gasol, helped the Los Angeles Lakers hold off the visiting Utah Jazz 111-103 in game two of their conference semifinal series to go up two games to none.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Orlando, Florida:
Dwight Howard scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Orlando Magic limited the visiting Atlanta Hawks to 48 points over the last three quarters and delivered a 114-71 frontier-styled fistbeating to the guests in game one of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Los Angeles:
A 30-point night for Kobe Bryant, to go along with the 22-point, 15-rebound performance from Pau Gasol, helped the Los Angeles Lakers hold off the visiting Utah Jazz 111-103 in game two of their conference semifinal series to go up two games to none.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Penguins Blank Habs To Take 2-1 Lead; Sharks Come Back To Bite Wings To Take 3-0 Advantage
Two games were played as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Tuesday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Montreal:
Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal at 1:16 of the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped all 18 shots as the Pittsburgh Penguins blanked the Montreal Canadiens 2-0 on the road in game three of their conference semifinal series to take a two-games-to-one lead and reclaim home-ice advantage.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Patrick Marleau scored at 7:07 of overtime as the San Jose Sharks overcame a two-goal third-period deficit and defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on the road in game three to take a commanding three-games-to-none advantage in their best-of-seven series. Only twice in NHL history has a team come back from a three-games-to-none deficit and win a best-of-seven series (the Toronto Maple Leafs did this to Detroit in the 1942 final and the New York Islanders did likewise to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the quarterfinal round in 1975).
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Montreal:
Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal at 1:16 of the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped all 18 shots as the Pittsburgh Penguins blanked the Montreal Canadiens 2-0 on the road in game three of their conference semifinal series to take a two-games-to-one lead and reclaim home-ice advantage.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Patrick Marleau scored at 7:07 of overtime as the San Jose Sharks overcame a two-goal third-period deficit and defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on the road in game three to take a commanding three-games-to-none advantage in their best-of-seven series. Only twice in NHL history has a team come back from a three-games-to-none deficit and win a best-of-seven series (the Toronto Maple Leafs did this to Detroit in the 1942 final and the New York Islanders did likewise to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the quarterfinal round in 1975).
Ernie Harwell, R. I. P.
Longtime Hall of Fame Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell, who called play-by-play for the Tigers during a period from 1960 until he retired in 2002, passed away from cancer on Tuesday night at his apartment at Novi, Michigan, near Detroit at age 92.
Mr. Harwell, who announced last September that he had inoperable cancer of the bile duct, had earlier broadcast games for the New York (baseball) Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers, and had called, by his own count, more than 8300 Major League baseball games, was awarded the Ford C. Frick award in 1981 by the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Mr. Harwell, who announced last September that he had inoperable cancer of the bile duct, had earlier broadcast games for the New York (baseball) Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers, and had called, by his own count, more than 8300 Major League baseball games, was awarded the Ford C. Frick award in 1981 by the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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