Day: March 27, 2017

Thompson’s second half sparks Warriors past Grizzlies 106-94 (Sports Betting News)Thompson’s second half sparks Warriors past Grizzlies 106-94 (Sports Betting News)

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 26: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 26, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Warriors took a big step forward in securing home-court advantage in the playoffs with yet another offensive surge in the second half, keyed by a stifling defense. More importantly, Golden State put some more distance between itself and a possible first-round matchup against Memphis – one of only two teams to have beaten coach Steve Kerr’s squad more than once this season. Klay Thompson scored 21 of his 31 points in the second half and the Warriors pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Grizzlies 106-94 on Sunday for their seventh straight win.

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Thompson’s second half sparks Warriors past Grizzlies 106-94 (Sports Betting News)Thompson’s second half sparks Warriors past Grizzlies 106-94 (Sports Betting News)

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 26: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 26, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Warriors took a big step forward in securing home-court advantage in the playoffs with yet another offensive surge in the second half, keyed by a stifling defense. More importantly, Golden State put some more distance between itself and a possible first-round matchup against Memphis – one of only two teams to have beaten coach Steve Kerr’s squad more than once this season. Klay Thompson scored 21 of his 31 points in the second half and the Warriors pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Grizzlies 106-94 on Sunday for their seventh straight win.

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Flyers score 4 goals in third, beat Penguins 6-2 (Sports Betting News)Flyers score 4 goals in third, beat Penguins 6-2 (Sports Betting News)

Philadelphia Flyers' Jordan Weal (40) celebrates his goal with Wayne Simmonds (17) in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The Philadelphia Flyers are trying to balance desperation and cool heads as they make a last-gasp, late-season run at a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Jakub Voracek and Dale Weise sparked Philadelphia’s four-goal third period and the Flyers finished a four-game road trip with a 6-2 win against the rival Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night. Jordan Weal scored his fifth goal in the first period and Valtteri Filppula his ninth in the second, then the Flyers broke it open in the third.

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Flyers score 4 goals in third, beat Penguins 6-2 (Sports Betting News)Flyers score 4 goals in third, beat Penguins 6-2 (Sports Betting News)

Philadelphia Flyers' Jordan Weal (40) celebrates his goal with Wayne Simmonds (17) in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The Philadelphia Flyers are trying to balance desperation and cool heads as they make a last-gasp, late-season run at a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Jakub Voracek and Dale Weise sparked Philadelphia’s four-goal third period and the Flyers finished a four-game road trip with a 6-2 win against the rival Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night. Jordan Weal scored his fifth goal in the first period and Valtteri Filppula his ninth in the second, then the Flyers broke it open in the third.

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Minus Cousins, Pelicans top Nuggets 115-90 behind Davis’ 31 (Sports Betting News)Minus Cousins, Pelicans top Nuggets 115-90 behind Davis’ 31 (Sports Betting News)

DENVER, CO - MARCH 26: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball against the Denver Nuggets on March 26, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Anthony Davis had 31 points and 15 rebounds, helping to compensate for the absence of injured DeMarcus Cousins, and the New Orleans Pelicans boosted their flickering playoff hopes by beating the Denver Nuggets 115-90 on Sunday night. The Nuggets began the night clinging to a one-game lead over Portland for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. The Trail Blazers played later at the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Bears’ Hall, Packers’ Dorleant arrested in Iowa (Sports Betting News)Bears’ Hall, Packers’ Dorleant arrested in Iowa (Sports Betting News)

Authorities in central Iowa say Chicago Bears cornerback Deiondre Hall and Green Bay Packers cornerback Makinton Dorleant were arrested outside a bar in Cedar Falls. Hall was cited for disorderly conduct, public intoxication and interference with official acts. Dorleant was cited for interference.

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Elation and agony: UNC dramatically flips script from last year while UK suffers brutal ’92 flashback (Sports Betting News)Elation and agony: UNC dramatically flips script from last year while UK suffers brutal ’92 flashback (Sports Betting News)

Elation and agony: UNC dramatically flips script from last year while UK suffers brutal '92 flashback

Malik Monk was Marcus Paige: Heroically making shots in the final seconds, including a heavily contested 3-pointer with 7.2 seconds left to tie the game when all hope had appeared lost for Kentucky. Theo Pinson was Ryan Arcidiacono: The dribbler, the decision maker, the delivery man of the underhanded pass. Luke Maye was Kris Jenkins: Mr. Big Shot, swishing his way into NCAA tournament lore.

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Thomas scores 30, Celtics beat Heat 112-108 for 4th straight (Sports Betting News)Thomas scores 30, Celtics beat Heat 112-108 for 4th straight (Sports Betting News)

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 26: Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the Miami Heat on March 26, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Isaiah Thomas and the Boston Celtics have almost caught Cleveland for the top spot in Eastern Conference. Thomas scored 30 points, including 20 in the second half, and Boston beat the Miami Heat 112-108 on Sunday night for its fourth straight victory. The win moved Boston within percentage points of Cleveland for the No. 1 seed in the East.

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