Day: April 1, 2017

Warriors use big fourth quarter to hold off Rockets 107-98 (Sports Betting News)Warriors use big fourth quarter to hold off Rockets 107-98 (Sports Betting News)

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 31: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on March 31, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Just this week, Golden State has handled West powers Memphis and San Antonio and taken down Houston twice. Stephen Curry scored 24 points, Klay Thompson had 20 and Golden State got key plays down the stretch from just about everybody, using a big fourth quarter to hold off the Rockets 107-98 on Friday night. Andre Iguodala’s left-handed drive and layup tied it with 7:07 remaining and he finished with 14 points, five rebounds and five assists.

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Pettersen holds one-stroke lead at weather-hit ANA Inspiration (Sports Betting News)Pettersen holds one-stroke lead at weather-hit ANA Inspiration (Sports Betting News)

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Suzann Pettersen in action
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(Officialsportsbetting.com) – Norwegian Suzann Pettersen labored her way through a long day to take a one-shot lead after her second round at the suspended ANA Inspiration on Friday. After high winds halted Thursday’s first round, Pettersen returned to the Mission Hills Country club course early on Friday to finish off a four-under-par 68. A group of six players trail Pettersen by a stroke including Park In-bee and the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open champion Michelle Wie, who was only through eight holes of her round.

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Pettersen holds one-stroke lead at weather-hit ANA Inspiration (Sports Betting News)Pettersen holds one-stroke lead at weather-hit ANA Inspiration (Sports Betting News)

Golf - World Celebrity Pro-Am 2016 Mission Hills China Golf Tournament - Haikou - 23/10/16
Suzann Pettersen in action
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Mandatory Credit: Mission Hills / Action Images via Officialsportsbetting.com
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(Officialsportsbetting.com) – Norwegian Suzann Pettersen labored her way through a long day to take a one-shot lead after her second round at the suspended ANA Inspiration on Friday. After high winds halted Thursday’s first round, Pettersen returned to the Mission Hills Country club course early on Friday to finish off a four-under-par 68. A group of six players trail Pettersen by a stroke including Park In-bee and the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open champion Michelle Wie, who was only through eight holes of her round.

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Lee, Beauvillier lead Islanders to 2-1 win over Devils (Sports Betting News)Lee, Beauvillier lead Islanders to 2-1 win over Devils (Sports Betting News)

A trainer checks on New York Islanders' John Tavares after he was injured during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Friday, March 31, 2017, in New York. The Islanders won 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Anders Lee got the Islanders off to a fast start with a big power-play goal early, and they held on for a needed win. Anthony Beauvillier also scored to help New York preserve its slim playoff chances with a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Jaroslav Halak stopped 26 shots as the Islanders pulled four points behind Boston for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference.

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Pettersen holds one-stroke lead at weather-hit ANA Inspiration (Sports Betting News)Pettersen holds one-stroke lead at weather-hit ANA Inspiration (Sports Betting News)

Norwegian Suzann Pettersen labored her way through a long day to take a one-shot lead after her second round at the suspended ANA Inspiration on Friday. After high winds halted Thursday’s first round, Pettersen returned to the Mission Hills Country club course early on Friday to finish off a four-under-par 68. A group of six players trail Pettersen by a stroke including Park In-bee and the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open champion Michelle Wie, who was only through eight holes of her round.

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Crosby leads Penguins to 4-3 win over Rangers in shootout (Sports Betting News)Crosby leads Penguins to 4-3 win over Rangers in shootout (Sports Betting News)

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) and center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrate with their teammates after Crosby scored the winning goal during a shootout in an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, March 31, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Penguins won 4-3. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Sidney Crosby came through to help the Pittsburgh Penguins pull out another close win. The Penguins’ captain scored a goal and an assist in regulation and then got the clinching tally in the shootout to help Pittsburgh snap a four-game skid with a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Friday night. Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust also scored for Pittsburgh, and Matt Murray stopped 30 shots for his 29th victory of the season.

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Thomas, Celtics hold off Magic for 117-116 win (Sports Betting News)Thomas, Celtics hold off Magic for 117-116 win (Sports Betting News)

BOSTON, MA - March 31: Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Orlando Magic on March 31, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Isaiah Thomas and the Boston Celtics passed a surprisingly tough test Friday night to keep their hold atop the Eastern Conference. Thomas scored 35 points, Jae Crowder had 18 and the Celtics rallied to beat the Orlando Magic 117-116 to maintain their slim lead over Cleveland in the East. The Cavaliers won easily against Philadelphia, staying within a half-game of Boston.

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DeRozan powers Raptors past Pacers 111-100 (Sports Betting News)DeRozan powers Raptors past Pacers 111-100 (Sports Betting News)

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 31: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors goes to the basket against the Indiana Pacers on March 31, 2017 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)

After playing cat and mouse with the Indiana Pacers for much the first half Friday night, the Toronto Raptors scored 34 points in the third quarter to take full control. With DeMar DeRozan’s 40 points leading the way, they cruised to a 111-100 victory Friday night, the Raptors’ seventh straight home win over the Pacers. ”We can’t give them hope or let them catch a rhythm,” DeRozan said.

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