Day: April 8, 2017

DeMar DeRozan has 38 points, Raptors beat Heat 96-94 (Sports Betting News)DeMar DeRozan has 38 points, Raptors beat Heat 96-94 (Sports Betting News)

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 7 - (l-r) Cory Joseph, Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan during the 2nd half as the Toronto Raptors defeat the Miami Heat 96-94 at the Air Canada Centre on April 7, 2017. (Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

With their first-choice lineup on the floor for the second straight game, the Toronto Raptors were threatening to blow out the Miami Heat, up 18 points in the second quarter. It ended up a lot more interesting than the Raptors wanted, with the Heat rallying before DeMar DeRozan and Co. held on for a 96-94 victory Friday night in the regular-season home finale. ”They play as well as anyone in this league,” DeRozan said after scoring 39 points.

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Westbrook clinches triple-double average for season (Sports Betting News)Westbrook clinches triple-double average for season (Sports Betting News)

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 07: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder watches from the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns t Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook is the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season. The Oklahoma City Thunder sensation assured that statistic with his sixth assist of the night early in the second half against the Phoenix Suns on Friday. The point guard had already secured a double-figure average in points and rebounds for the season.

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Gourde, Kucherov help Lightning beat Canadiens 4-2 (Sports Betting News)Gourde, Kucherov help Lightning beat Canadiens 4-2 (Sports Betting News)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov, right, celebrates his goal with teammates Ondrej Palat and Victor Hedman, back, during first-period NHL hockey action against the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal, Friday, April 7, 2017. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

”It’s pretty amazing feeling scoring two goals against Montreal in this building, but what we really wanted was two points tonight and that was my main concern,” said Gourde, from St. Narcisse, Quebec. Nikita Kucherov had his 40th goal of the season and the Lightning kept their playoff hopes alive with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night. Alex Killorn also scored for the Lightning.

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Gourde, Kucherov help Lightning beat Canadiens 4-2 (Sports Betting News)Gourde, Kucherov help Lightning beat Canadiens 4-2 (Sports Betting News)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov, right, celebrates his goal with teammates Ondrej Palat and Victor Hedman, back, during first-period NHL hockey action against the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal, Friday, April 7, 2017. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

”It’s pretty amazing feeling scoring two goals against Montreal in this building, but what we really wanted was two points tonight and that was my main concern,” said Gourde, from St. Narcisse, Quebec. Nikita Kucherov had his 40th goal of the season and the Lightning kept their playoff hopes alive with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night. Alex Killorn also scored for the Lightning.

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Hughes strong, Twins beat White Sox to improve to 4-0 (Sports Betting News)Hughes strong, Twins beat White Sox to improve to 4-0 (Sports Betting News)

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Robbie Grossman, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Phil Hughes pitched six strong innings for his first win in almost a year and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday night for their first 4-0 start since 1987. Miguel Sano hit an RBI go-ahead double in the sixth, and Chris Gimenez added an RBI double in the seventh for the Twins, who led the majors with 103 losses last season after opening 0-9. Tyler Duffey pitched two scoreless innings of relief, and Brandon Kintzler pitched a scoreless ninth for his second save.

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