Day: April 13, 2017

Cavs rest LeBron, finish collapse with 98-83 loss to Raptors (Sports Betting News)Cavs rest LeBron, finish collapse with 98-83 loss to Raptors (Sports Betting News)

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017| 4:39

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 12: Norman Powell #24 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 12, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

LeBron James watched in street clothes as Jonas Valanciunas dropped his first career 3-pointer and the Toronto Raptors closed the regular season with a 98-83 win on Wednesday night over Cleveland, which sat James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love so they’re playoff ready. The past few weeks have been a challenging stretch for the Cavs, who closed the regular season going 10-14 since March 1.

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Cavs rest LeBron, finish collapse with 98-83 loss to Raptors (Sports Betting News)Cavs rest LeBron, finish collapse with 98-83 loss to Raptors (Sports Betting News)

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017| 4:39

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 12: Norman Powell #24 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 12, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

LeBron James watched in street clothes as Jonas Valanciunas dropped his first career 3-pointer and the Toronto Raptors closed the regular season with a 98-83 win on Wednesday night over Cleveland, which sat James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love so they’re playoff ready. The past few weeks have been a challenging stretch for the Cavs, who closed the regular season going 10-14 since March 1.

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Fleury makes late start, Penguins rush by Blue Jackets 3-1 (Sports Betting News)Fleury makes late start, Penguins rush by Blue Jackets 3-1 (Sports Betting News)

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017| 4:32

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) stops a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets' Scott Hartnell (43) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Marc-Andre Fleury spent the regular season saying all the right things – and just as importantly, doing all the right things – while watching Matt Murray take his job. Never complaining about playing time and doing his best to help the 22-year-old Murray adjust to the grind during his first full season in the NHL. The Penguins held on to Fleury at the trade deadline, keenly aware that the time may come when they would need him to coax a little more magic out of his No. 29 sweater.

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Chase Anderson sharp as Brewers blank slumping Blue Jays 2-0 (Sports Betting News)Chase Anderson sharp as Brewers blank slumping Blue Jays 2-0 (Sports Betting News)

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017| 4:28

Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate following their win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game in Toronto, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

With all his pitches working, Chase Anderson had no problem handling an overanxious Blue Jays lineup. Anderson and two relievers combined on a four-hitter, Jonathan Villar homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Toronto 2-0 on Wednesday night to hand the struggling Blue Jays their fifth straight loss. Last-place Toronto is off to the worst start in team history at 1-7.

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Chase Anderson sharp as Brewers blank slumping Blue Jays 2-0 (Sports Betting News)Chase Anderson sharp as Brewers blank slumping Blue Jays 2-0 (Sports Betting News)

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017| 4:28

Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate following their win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game in Toronto, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

With all his pitches working, Chase Anderson had no problem handling an overanxious Blue Jays lineup. Anderson and two relievers combined on a four-hitter, Jonathan Villar homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Toronto 2-0 on Wednesday night to hand the struggling Blue Jays their fifth straight loss. Last-place Toronto is off to the worst start in team history at 1-7.

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Celtics clinch No. 1 seed in East, beat Bucks 112-94 (Sports Betting News)Celtics clinch No. 1 seed in East, beat Bucks 112-94 (Sports Betting News)

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017| 4:27

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 12: Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 12, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Isaiah Thomas was able to watch from the bench while the Celtics finished off the Milwaukee Bucks in the regular-season finale. For me it is,” Thomas said after scoring 13 points with eight assists in a 112-94 victory over the resting Bucks on Wednesday night. A few minutes earlier, Cleveland lost its finale against Toronto to guarantee Boston home-court advantage through the Eastern Conference finals.

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Celtics clinch No. 1 seed in East, beat Bucks 112-94 (Sports Betting News)Celtics clinch No. 1 seed in East, beat Bucks 112-94 (Sports Betting News)

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017| 4:27

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 12: Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 12, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Isaiah Thomas was able to watch from the bench while the Celtics finished off the Milwaukee Bucks in the regular-season finale. For me it is,” Thomas said after scoring 13 points with eight assists in a 112-94 victory over the resting Bucks on Wednesday night. A few minutes earlier, Cleveland lost its finale against Toronto to guarantee Boston home-court advantage through the Eastern Conference finals.

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Glass, Lundqvist help Rangers beat Canadiens 2-0 in Game 1 (Sports Betting News)Glass, Lundqvist help Rangers beat Canadiens 2-0 in Game 1 (Sports Betting News)

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017| 4:14

Montreal Canadiens center Steve Ott (92) jumps in front of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Henrik Lundqvist got over his troubles with the Montreal Canadiens in a hurry. The New York goalie survived a shaky first period to make 31 saves in the Rangers’ 2-0 victory Wednesday night in their playoff opener. It will be up to the Canadiens to come up with an answer in Game 2 on Friday night at Bell Centre, or risk heading to New York down two games in the best-of-seven series.

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