Warriors move on with a sweep of the Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Long after the Trail Blazers had left their court, many of Golden State’s players celebrated on the floor at the Moda Center to the delight of a […]
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Thomas scores 33, Celtics beat Bulls 104-95 to tie series
CHICAGO (AP) Isaiah Thomas is playing through tears after the death of his sister, drawing strength from the rest of the Boston Celtics. They found another gear in Chicago. Thomas […]
Continue ReadingJohnson scores 28, Jazz beat Clippers 105-98 to even series
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Joe Johnson saved the Utah Jazz – again. “Iso Joe” has become a major problem for the Los Angeles Clippers. Johnson scored 28 points, and the […]
Continue ReadingNene’s 28 lead Rockets past Thunder for 3-1 series lead
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) James Harden‘s shot was off, and one of the most unlikely players on Houston’s roster came to the rescue. Nene scored 28 points on perfect shooting from […]
Continue ReadingJames helps Cavs hold off Pacers, earn sweep into 2nd round
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) LeBron James stuck to the old script Sunday. Again, he bailed out the Cleveland Cavaliers. And again, he sent the Indiana Pacers home for vacation. On yet another […]
Continue ReadingTied at 2: Gasol lifts Grizzlies past Spurs 110-108 in OT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Grizzlies guard Mike Conley said he was an option to take the final shot and that the San Antonio Spurs thought so, too, on a night when […]
Continue ReadingRaptors beat Bucks 87-76 in slugfest, tie series at 2-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) DeMar DeRozan reverted back to his playmaking form. The Toronto Raptors reasserted themselves on defense. They’re headed back to Canada after winning a bruiser of a first-round playoff […]
Continue ReadingPredators beat Blackhawks 4-1 to complete sweep
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Pekka Rinne stopped almost every shot he faced. Nashville’s top line was outstanding, and Roman Josi and P.K. Subban keyed a solid defensive performance. The Predators were […]
Continue ReadingCapitals beat Maple Leafs 5-4, tie series at 2 games apiece
TORONTO (AP) Washington coach Barry Trotz tried Tom Wilson on his third line, and it paid off in a big way. Wilson scored twice and saved a goal from his […]
Continue ReadingSenators beat Bruins 1-0, take 3-1 lead in series
BOSTON (AP) The Senators are heading home with a chance to eliminate the Bruins in Ottawa. Not that they’ve had much trouble with them in Boston. Bobby Ryan scored early […]
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