At Houston:
In Wednesday's lone NBA Playoff contest, Joe Ingles scored 27 points as the Utah Jazz, with six players scoring in double figures, squared their Western Conference semifinal series with the Houston Rockets at one game apiece following their 116-108 game-two road victory.
James Harden scored 32 points (while dishing out 11 assists) to top the Rockets while Chris Paul added 23 and Clint Capela 21 (to go with his 11 rebounds).
Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Caps, Jets Take 2-1 Series Leads
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Tuesday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Alex Ovechkin scored the winning goal with 67 seconds remaining in regulation as the Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on the road in game three of their conference semifinal series, which they now lead two games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Winnipeg, Manitoba:
Dustin Byfuglien and Blake Wheeler each scored twice (the latter scoring once on the power play and once on an empty netter) as the Winnipeg Jets battled back from a three-goal deficit to overpower the visiting Nashville Predators 7-4 in the third game of their conference semifinal series, which the Jets now lead two games to one.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Alex Ovechkin scored the winning goal with 67 seconds remaining in regulation as the Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on the road in game three of their conference semifinal series, which they now lead two games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Winnipeg, Manitoba:
Dustin Byfuglien and Blake Wheeler each scored twice (the latter scoring once on the power play and once on an empty netter) as the Winnipeg Jets battled back from a three-goal deficit to overpower the visiting Nashville Predators 7-4 in the third game of their conference semifinal series, which the Jets now lead two games to one.
NBA Playoffs: Cavs Grab Hard-Fought Series-Opening Road Win Over Raptors; Warrios, With Steph Back, Stretch Series Lead Over Pelicans To 2-0
Two games were contested on Tuesday in the NBA Playoffs.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
LeBron James scored 26 points while grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing out 13 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers knocked off the Toronto Raptors 113-112 in overtime on the road in the opening contest of their conference semifinal series.
J.R. Smith added 20 points to the Cavs' coffers.
DeMar DeRozan topped the Raptors with 22 points while Jonas Valanciunas added 21 (to go with his 21 rebounds).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oakland, California:
Kevin Durant scored 29 points while Stephen Curry added 28 off the bench as the Golden State Warriors stretched their lead in their conference semifinal series with the New Orleans Pelicans to two games to none following their 121-116 game-two home triumph.
Draymond Green helped the Warriors' cause by scoring 20 points while dishing out 12 assists and grabbing nine rebounds.
Anthony Davis scored 25 points to pace the Pelicans while grabbing 15 rebounds, while Jrue Holiday added 24 and Rajon Rondo 22 (to go with his 12 assists).
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
LeBron James scored 26 points while grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing out 13 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers knocked off the Toronto Raptors 113-112 in overtime on the road in the opening contest of their conference semifinal series.
J.R. Smith added 20 points to the Cavs' coffers.
DeMar DeRozan topped the Raptors with 22 points while Jonas Valanciunas added 21 (to go with his 21 rebounds).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oakland, California:
Kevin Durant scored 29 points while Stephen Curry added 28 off the bench as the Golden State Warriors stretched their lead in their conference semifinal series with the New Orleans Pelicans to two games to none following their 121-116 game-two home triumph.
Draymond Green helped the Warriors' cause by scoring 20 points while dishing out 12 assists and grabbing nine rebounds.
Anthony Davis scored 25 points to pace the Pelicans while grabbing 15 rebounds, while Jrue Holiday added 24 and Rajon Rondo 22 (to go with his 12 assists).
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.
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