The NBA Playoffs continued Monday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Cleveland
Ray Allen scored 22 points and Rajon Rondo set a franchise playoff record with 19 assists as the Boston Celtics evened their conference semifinal series with the Cleveland Cavaliers at one game apiece with a 104-86 win in game two on the road.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Phoenix, Arizona:
Steve Nash scored 33 points and had 10 rebounds, Amare Stoudemire scored 23, and Jason Richardson added 27 as the Phoenix Suns took game one of their conference semifinal series at home 111-102 over the San Antonio Spurs despite 27 points from Manu Ginobili, 26 from Tony Parker, and 20 from Tim Duncan for the guests.
Monday, May 03, 2010
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Bruins Take 2-0 Series Lead; Blackhawks Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Square Series At One Game Apiece
To Stanley Cup Playoff games were contested on Monday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
Milan Lucic scored the game winner with 2:57 remaining in the third period as the Boston Bruins defeated the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 to lead their conference semifinal series two games to none.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
The Chicago Blackhawks scored four goals in the third period, with Kris Versteeg scoring the winning goal with 90 seconds remaining as the Chicago Blackhawks salvaged a split of their first two home games of their best-of-seven series, topping the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 to even their series at one game apiece.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
Milan Lucic scored the game winner with 2:57 remaining in the third period as the Boston Bruins defeated the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 to lead their conference semifinal series two games to none.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
The Chicago Blackhawks scored four goals in the third period, with Kris Versteeg scoring the winning goal with 90 seconds remaining as the Chicago Blackhawks salvaged a split of their first two home games of their best-of-seven series, topping the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 to even their series at one game apiece.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Habs Knock Off Penguins To Tie Series At 1-1; Sharks Top Wings For 2-0 Series Advantage
Two more games were played in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Mike Cammalleri scored twice (once on the power play) and Jaroslav stopped 38 of 39 shots as the Montreal Canadiens seized home-ice advantage in their conference semifinal with the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 3-1 road win in game two, evening their series at one game apiece.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Jose, California:
Joe Pavelski scored two power-play goals (and had an assist) and Joe Thornton scored the game winner with 7:23 remaining in the third period as the San Jose Sharks took a two-games-to-none lead in their conference semifinal series with the Detroit Red Wings , winning game two 4-3 at home.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Mike Cammalleri scored twice (once on the power play) and Jaroslav stopped 38 of 39 shots as the Montreal Canadiens seized home-ice advantage in their conference semifinal with the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 3-1 road win in game two, evening their series at one game apiece.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Jose, California:
Joe Pavelski scored two power-play goals (and had an assist) and Joe Thornton scored the game winner with 7:23 remaining in the third period as the San Jose Sharks took a two-games-to-none lead in their conference semifinal series with the Detroit Red Wings , winning game two 4-3 at home.
NBA Playoffs: Hawks Smother Bucks To Set Up Encounter With Magic: Lakers Turn Back Jazz In Series Opener
The NBA Playoffs continued on Sunday with two afternoon games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Atlanta:
In the final game of the postseason's opening round, the Atlanta Hawks, with Jamal Crawford scoring 22 points and with a 16 rebound, 15 point performance from Al Horford, defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 95-74 in game seven to win their conference quarterfinal series four games to three. Next up for the Hawks, a conference semifinal series with the Orlando Magic, which will begin Tuesday night at Orlando.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Los Angeles:
Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers recovered from blowing the lead and turned back the visiting Utah Jazz in the opening game of their conference semifinal series 104-99. Pau Gasol added 25 for the Lakers.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Atlanta:
In the final game of the postseason's opening round, the Atlanta Hawks, with Jamal Crawford scoring 22 points and with a 16 rebound, 15 point performance from Al Horford, defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 95-74 in game seven to win their conference quarterfinal series four games to three. Next up for the Hawks, a conference semifinal series with the Orlando Magic, which will begin Tuesday night at Orlando.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Los Angeles:
Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers recovered from blowing the lead and turned back the visiting Utah Jazz in the opening game of their conference semifinal series 104-99. Pau Gasol added 25 for the Lakers.
Saturday, May 01, 2010
NBA Playoffs: LeBron's 35 And Mo's Dunk Power Cavs Past Celtics In Series Opener
At Cleveland:
LeBron James scored 35 points, while 6', 1" Mo Williams' first career dunk for his club helped ignite a 43-24 run as the Cleveland Cavaliers came from behind to defeat the visiting Boston Celtics 101-93 Saturday night in the opening contest of a best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series.
LeBron James scored 35 points, while 6', 1" Mo Williams' first career dunk for his club helped ignite a 43-24 run as the Cleveland Cavaliers came from behind to defeat the visiting Boston Celtics 101-93 Saturday night in the opening contest of a best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Leave It To Calvin: Super Saver Wins Derby
At Louisville, Kentucky:
Super Saver, with Calvin Borel (winning his third Derby in four years) aboard, won Saturday's 136th running of the Kentucky Derby on a sloppy track at Churchill Downs. For trainer Todd Pletcher, it was his first Derby triumph after 24 failures.
Super Saver, with Calvin Borel (winning his third Derby in four years) aboard, won Saturday's 136th running of the Kentucky Derby on a sloppy track at Churchill Downs. For trainer Todd Pletcher, it was his first Derby triumph after 24 failures.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Marc Savard OT Goal Wins Thrilling Series Opener For Bruins; Canucks Blast Blackhawks In Chicago In Game One
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued with two games on Saturday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
In his first game back from a concussion in nearly two months, Marc Savard scored the game-winning goal at 13:52 of the first overtime period as the Boston Bruins defeated the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in the opening game of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
Robert Luongo stopped 36 of 37 shots while five different goal scorers----Christian Ehrhoff, Mason Raymond, Henrik Sedin, Kyle Wellwood (PP), and Michael Grabner----each netted a goal as the Vancouver Canucks overpowered the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on the road in the opening contest of their conference semifinal series.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
In his first game back from a concussion in nearly two months, Marc Savard scored the game-winning goal at 13:52 of the first overtime period as the Boston Bruins defeated the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in the opening game of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
Robert Luongo stopped 36 of 37 shots while five different goal scorers----Christian Ehrhoff, Mason Raymond, Henrik Sedin, Kyle Wellwood (PP), and Michael Grabner----each netted a goal as the Vancouver Canucks overpowered the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on the road in the opening contest of their conference semifinal series.
Friday, April 30, 2010
NBA Playoffs: Lakers And Jazz Set Up Conference Semifinal Encounter; Hawks Force Game Seven
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.
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.
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.
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