Month: April 2017

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)

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017| 4:53

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)

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017| 4:44

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)

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017| 4:32

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)

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017| 4:29

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)

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017| 4:21

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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Grizzlies clinch playoff spot with 99-90 win over Mavericks (Sports Betting News)Grizzlies clinch playoff spot with 99-90 win over Mavericks (Sports Betting News)

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017| 4:14

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 31: Vince Carter #15 and Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies high-five during a game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 31, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mike Conley scored 28 points, Zach Randolph added 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot with a 99-90 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Memphis’ win, coupled with Denver’s 122-114 loss at Charlotte earlier Friday night, earned the Grizzlies their seventh straight postseason berth. Dallas made six of its first nine 3-point attempts in the final frame, a jumper by Wesley Matthews cutting Memphis’ advantage to 94-90 with just over a minute left.

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LeBron, Cavs end rough March with 122-105 win over 76ers (Sports Betting News)LeBron, Cavs end rough March with 122-105 win over 76ers (Sports Betting News)

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017| 4:07

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 31: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the game on March 31, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Less than two minutes into the game, Kyrie Irving intentionally shoved Sixers forward Justin Anderson into Philadelphia’s bench. After being pushed around lately, the Cavaliers ended March showing some fight. LeBron James scored 34 points, Irving dropped 24 and Cleveland ended a turbulent and troublesome month with an easy 122-105 win over the injury-weakened 76ers on Friday night.

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Leonard scores 27, Spurs rally to top Thunder 100-95 (Sports Betting News)Leonard scores 27, Spurs rally to top Thunder 100-95 (Sports Betting News)

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017| 4:00

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- MARCH 31: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 31, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from 21 points down in the third quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-95 on Friday night. The Spurs never led until the final minute. LaMarcus Aldridge’s dunk with 20.7 seconds left put the Spurs up 96-95.

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