Category: DAILY SPORTS REPORTS

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FINAL	1	2	3	4	T
Pelicans Anthony Davis 26 Points 10 Rebounds 3 Assists	28	24	19	16	87
Warriors Klay Thompson 26 Points 3 Rebounds 3 Assists	17	38	16	26	97

Klay Thompson scored 26 points, Stephen Curry added 22 more and the Golden State Warriors took a 2-0 series lead over the New Orleans Pelicans with a 97-87 win.

“We still get excited at times and do some crazy things. I kind of like the fact that we walk that line,” Kerr said. “It’s what makes us who we are.”

Game 3 is Thursday.

OTHER TOP SCORES

NBA

Bucks 82
Bulls 91

NHL

Rangers 2
Penguins 1

Blues 0
Wild 3

Ducks 5
Jets 4 (OT)

MKB

Orioles 1
Red Sox 7 (7)

Yankees 1
Tigers 2

Cubs 5
Pirates 2

Reds 6
Brewers 1

Indians 3
White Sox 4

Twins 1
Royals 7

Padres 14
Rockies 3

Athletics 6
Angels 3

Astros 7
Mariners 5

GOLF

RBC Heritage – FINAL

Place Name Country Score Earnings

1.        J. Furyk (USA) -18     $1.1M

2.       K. Kisner (USA) -18   $637K

3.       T. Merritt (USA) -16   $401K

4.       B. Todd     (USA) -15   $283K

5.       M. Kuchar (USA) -14  $236K

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FINAL	1	2	3	4	T
Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki 24 Pts, 8 Reb, 2 Ast	19	36	22	31	108
Rockets James Harden 24 Pts, 2 Reb, 11 Ast	32	27	25	34	118

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NBA

FINAL/OT	1	2	3	4	OT	T
Wizards Paul Pierce 20 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl	19	27	19	17	11	93
Raptors Amir Johnson 18 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast	23	19	14	26	4	86

EASTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 1, Washington leads 1-0

FINAL	1	2	3	4	T
Pelicans Anthony Davis 35 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Ast	13	28	25	33	99
Warriors Stephen Curry 34 Pts, 4 Reb, 5 Ast	28	31	25	22	106

WESTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 1, Golden State leads 1-0

FINAL	1	2	3	4	T
Bucks (0-1, 0-1 Away)	29	22	24	16	91
Bulls (1-0, 1-0 Home)	30	30	26	17	103

EASTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 1, Chicago leads 1-0

NHL

Wild 1-4 Blues

WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND – GAME 2 – SERIES TIED 1-1

Red Wings 1-5 Lightning
EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND – GAME 2 – SERIES TIED 1-1

Penguins 4-3 Rangers

EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND – GAME 2 – SERIES TIED 1-1

Jets 1-2 Ducks

WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND – GAME 2 – DUCKS LEAD SERIES 2-0

MLB

FINAL	R	H	E
Phillies (4-8, 1-5 Away) W: A. Harang  (2-1, 1.96) S: J. Papelbon (3)	5	7	0
Nationals (5-7, 3-3 Home) L: J. Zimmermann (1-2, 6.14)	3	9	1

FINAL	R	H	E
White Sox (4-6, 2-5 Away) W: C. Sale (2-0, 2.25)	12	17	1
Tigers (9-2, 4-1 Home) L: A. Sanchez (1-2, 7.71)	3	7	0

FINAL	R	H	E
Orioles (6-5, 3-2 Away) W: C. Tillman (2-1, 5.52) S:Z. Britton (4)	4	13	1
Red Sox (7-4, 3-2 Home) L: C. Buchholz (1-2, 6.06)	1	7	0

FINAL	R	H	E
Athletics (6-6, 3-2 Away) W: J. Hahn (1-1, 2.12) S: J. Chavez (1)	5	8	1
Royals (8-3, 4-1 Home) L: Y. Ventura (2-1, 4.80)	0	7	0

FINAL	R	H	E
Rangers (5-7, 3-3 Away) L: C. Lewis (1-1, 3.79)	1	2	0
Mariners (4-7, 2-3 Home) W: F. Hernandez (2-0, 2.37) S: F. Rodney (3)	3	11	0

FINAL	R	H	E
Rockies (7-4, 6-2 Away) L: J. Lyles (1-1, 3.50)	3	5	0
Dodgers (8-3, 7-1 Home) W: Z. Greinke (2-0, 1.83) S: J. Peralta (3)	6	9	1

GOLF

RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, SC

1. T. Merritt -14

2. B. Todd -11

2. K. Kisner -11

2. M. Kuchar -11

5. B. Garnett -10

5. B. Grace -10

5. J. Furyk -10

Premier League

Chelsea 1-0 MUN

Engish FA Cup

Reading 1-2 Arsenal

La Liga

Barcelona 2-0 Valencia

Real Madrid 3-1 Malaga

MLS

DC United 1-1 Houston Dynamo

Columbus Crew 3-0 Orlando City SC

FC Dallas 3-2 Toronto FC

LA Galaxy 2-1 KAN

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NHL

Blackhawks 2-6 Predators

Craig Smith scored his first two playoff goals of his career and added an assist in a 6-2 blowout win for the Predators over the Blackhawks, it was Nashville’s first win since March 28th and tied the playoff series at 1-1.

“It feels great. Winning is a lot of fun, and at this point of the season, it’s a high stakes and it’s a big game and we come out like that,”Nashville goalie Rinne said. “It’s fun to play at home. Obviously, second game at home and big, big, big tying game for us.”

Rhine made 24 saves and an assist in the win. Filip Forsberg had a goal and an assist, and Colin Wilson, Roman Josi and Mike Santorelli each made a goal. It wasn’t all good for the Predators, they lost captain Shea Webster to an injury in the second period. Patrick Sharp and Patrick Kane scored for Chicago

OTHER TOP SCORES

MLB

Phillies 2-7 Nationals

White Sox 1-2 Tigers

Padres 5-4 Cubs

Yankees 5-4 Rays

Orioles 2-3 Red Sox

Indians 2-3 Twins (11)

Athletics 4-6 Royals

Reds 1-6 Cardinals

Diamondacks 9-0 Giants

NHL

Senators 2-3 Canadiens (OT)

Islanders 3-4 Capitals

Flames 1-4 Canucks

Golf

1. T. Merritt -12

2. M. Kuchar -8

2. J. Merrick -8

4. G. McDowell -7

4. K. Kisner -7

4. J. Furyk

La Liga

Levante 2-2 Espanyol

MLS

NWY 2-0 SAN

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NHL

Penguins 1-2 Rangers

The Rangers scored a goal 28 seconds in via Derick Brassard and Ryan McDonagh scored later in the period to give the Rangers a 2-0 lead that they used to take game one in the series 2-1. Game 2 is Saturday night in New York.

“We put a couple goals there in the first period, and got the crowd and momentum on our side,” the Rangers captain said.”You get the nerves out, you get the hits and the bumps going. I thought guys were real good with the puck today for the majority of the game.”

The Rangers defense locked down star Sidney Crosby all game and goalie Lundqvist had 24 saves.

“Their best defense was puck possession,” Crosby said, “and holding onto it in our end. You have to get pucks behind them and really work their D.”

Rangers, the President’s cup winners this year also won the Stanley cup last time they won the trophy (1993).

OTHER TOP SCORES

NHL

Red Wings 3-2 Lightning

Wild 4-2 Blues

Jets 2-4 Ducks

MLB

Phillies 2-5 Nationals

Royals 5-8 Twins

Brewers 0-4 Cardinals 4

Rays 4-2 Blue Jays

Marlins 5-7 Mets

Diamondbacks 7-6 Giants (12 Innings)

Golf

RBC Heritage – after Day 1

1. M. Every  -5

1. G. McDowell -5

3. S. Bae -4

4. M. Hoffman -3

4 S. Langley -3

4 M.Kuchar -3

4. K.Kisner -3

UEFA Europa League

VL Wolfsburg 1-4 Napoli

Sevilla FC 2-1 ZEN

Dynamo Kiev 1-1 Fiorentina

Club Brugge 0-0 DNIP

MLS 

NYC 1-1 PHI

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NBA

Spurs 103 @ Pelicans 108

Before the game Anthony Davis told the media this game didn’t mean much, didn’t matter more than the other games but after the win, and the playoff berth that came with it he admitted to it meaning so much more.

Honestly, I know I all told ya’ll before this game it didn’t mean nothing, but I tried to downplay it because I didn’t want to get too excited,” Davis said. “It meant a lot — and we played like it meant something. We played our hearts out.”

Davis had 31 points and 13 rebounds in what was widely considered the biggest game of “the brows” career with a playoff berth on the line. It was New Orleans’ first playoff berth since 2011 and first under the Pelicans name.

The loss ended the Spurs 11 game winning streak and cost them the 2 seed and a division title.

“It’s been a crazy season, crazy West,” Tony Parker said. “We had a good opportunity, winning 11 games in a row and in second place”

Tyreke Evans had a 19 point double-double and Eric Gordon had 14 points.

OTHER TOP SCORES

NHL

Senators 3 @ Canadiens 4

Islanders 4 @ Capitals 1

Blackhawks 4 @ Predators 3 (2OT)

Flames 2 @ Canucks 1

NBA

Wizards 108 @ Cavaliers 113 (OT)

Thunder 138 @ Timberwolves 113

Magic 88 @ Nets 101

Jazz 91 @ Rockets 117

Pacers 83 @ Grizzlies 95

MLB

Nationals 10 @ Red Sox 5

Yankees 5 @ Orioles 7

Res 0 @ Cubs 5

Mariners 2 @ Dodgers 5

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY

Mexico 0 @ United States 2

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Barcelona 3 @ PSG 1

Bayner Munich 1 @ FC Porto 3

SERIE A

Parma 0 @ Genoa 2

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NBA

Wizards 95 @ Pacers 99 (2OT)

Indiana survived the Wizards 99-95 last night, but it took everything they had. Now all they need is to go to Memphis and beat the Grizzlies, no easy task. CJ Miles scored 25 points and George Hill added 24 more in the double overtime win that kept their playoff hopes alive.

“Just all-out heart, and determination, and will, and perseverance, and not quitting,” coach Frank Vogel said. “We got down so many times and had so many opportunities to give in. They just persevered through it.” (quote via espn.go.com)

The Pacers, who improved to 38-43 with the win will need a win at the Grizzlies to secure the 8th and last seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. After a 3 and a half hour game the question remains, do the Pacers have enough left in the tank to get it done? We will find out tomorrow.

Interesting fact the pacers went 2-9 before winning their last 6 games.

“Just all-out heart, and determination, and will, and perseverance, and not quitting,” coach Frank Vogel said. “We got down so many times and had so many opportunities to give in. They just persevered through it.” (quote via espn.go.com)

OTHER TOP SCORES

MLB

Nationals 7 @ Red Sox 8

Tigers 2 @ Pirates 0

Reds 3 @ Cubs 2

Angels 2 @ Rangers 8

Mariners 5 @ Dodgers 6

NBA

Raptors 93 @ Celtics 95

Clippers 112 @ Suns 101

UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid 0 @ Atletico Madrid 0

AS Monaco 0 @ Juventus 1

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NBA

Trail Blazers 90 @ Thunder 101

Russell Westbrook wasn’t even supposed to be in this game. Westbrook picked up his 16th technical foul the night before which should have suspended him but the league reversed the call, allowing Westbrook to play and boy did he make the must of that opportunity, to the tune of 36 points 11 rebounds and 7 assists, carrying the Thunder to a 101-90 victory.

“I was worried once I got it during the game, but at the same time, the NBA does a great job of figuring out which tech is doable and which ones get rescinded, and I’m just happy mine got rescinded,” Westbrook said. (quote via espn.go.com)

Ernes Canter added on 27 points and 13 rebounds for Oklahoma City. Because New Orleans won against the Timberwolves if the Thunder lost it would have eliminated them from playoff contention. The Thunder need to win against Minnesota and San Antonio to beat the Pelicans, in any other possibe scenario the Pelicans will advance.

“We put ourselves in this position,” Westbrook said. “But at the same time, we’ve just got to go out and take care of our business and see what happens.” (quote via espn.go.com)

Portland has already secured the 4 seed in the playoffs even without star LaMarcus Aldridge for the past few games due to injury. On a completely random note Westbrook holds a .51 PPG lead on James Harden for the scoring title.

OTHER TOP SCORES

NBA

Pistons 97 @ Cavaliers 109

Bulls 113 @ Nets 86

Magic 93 @ Heat 100

Pelicans 100 @ Timberwolves 88

Grizzlies 107 @ Warriors 111

Nuggets 103 @ Clippers 110

MLB

Nationals 4 @ Red Sox 9

Phillies 0 @ Mets 2

Tigers 4 @ Pirates 5

Brewers 5 @ Cardinals 4

Rockies 2 @ Giants 0

Yankees 6 @ Orioles 5

Reds 6 @ Cubs 7 (10 Innings)

Mariners 5 @ Dodgers 6 (10 Innings)

PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle United 0 @ Liverpool 2

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Golf

1. Jordan Spieth (USA) -18

T2. Phil Mickelson (USA) -14

T2. Justin Rose (ENG) -14

4. Rory McIlroy (NIR) -12

5. Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) -11

T6. Ian Poultry (ENG) -9

T6. Paul Casey (ENG) -9

T6. Dustin Johnson (USA) -9

T9. Hunter Mahan (USA) -8

T9. Zach Johnson (USA) -8

T9.Charley Hoffman (USA) -8

OTHER TOP SCORES

MLB

Nationals 4 @ Phillies 3 (10 Innings)

Tigers 8 @ Indians 5

Mets 4 @ Braves 3

Twins 2 @ White Sox 6

Royals 9 @ Angels 2

Mariners 8 @ Athletics 7 (10 Innings)

Red Sox 4 @ Yankees 14

NBA

Cavaliers 78 @ Celtics 117

Hawks 99 @ Wizards 108

Nets 73 @ Bucks 96

Pelicans 114 @ Rockets 121

PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea 1 @ Queens Park Rangers 0

Manchester City 2 @ Manchester United 4

MLS

Orlando City SC 2 @ Portland Timbers 0

Seattle Sounders FC 0 @ LA Galaxy 1

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GOLF

Masters Tournament at Augusta, GA

1. Jordan Spieth (USA) -16

2. Justin Rose (ENG) -12

3. Phil Mickelson (USA) -11

4. Charley Hoffman (USA) -10

T5. Rory McIlroy (ENG) -6

T5. Tiger Woods (USA) -6

T5. Kevin Streelman (USA) -6

T5. Kevin Na (USA) -6

T5. Dustin Johnson (USA) -6

T10. Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) -5

T10. Paul Casey (ENG) -5

5 bold predictions for Masters Sunday

1. 21 year old Jordan Spieth does not falter under pressure

2. Tiger Woods finishes in top 5

3. No player from outside England or the US will be in the top 10

4. Kevin Na finishes -2 or better for the day

5. Phil Mickelson shoots even at best -1

OTHER TOP SCORES

NHL

Senators 3 @ Flyers 1

Rangers 4 @ Capitals 2

Blue Jackets 5 @ Islanders 4 (Shootout)

Penguins 2 @ Sabres 0

Bruins 2 @ Lightning 3 (Shootout)

MLB

Nationals 2 @ Phillies 3 (10 INNINGS)

Red Sox 8 @ Yankees 4

Cardinals 4 @ Reds 1

Tigers 9 @ Indians 6

Blue Jays 1 @ Orioles 7

Pirates 0 @ Brewers 6

Giants 2 @ Padres 10

NBA

Raptors 107 @ Heat 104

Grizzlies 86 @ Clippers 94

Timberwolves 101 @ Warriors 110

NASCAR

TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY DUCK COMMANDER 500

POS.	CAR #	DRIVER	MANUFACTURER				POINTS
1	48	Jimmie Johnson					48
2	4	Kevin Harvick					43
3	88	Dale Earnhardt Jr					41
4	22	Joey Logano					41
5	2	Brad Keselowski					40

SOCCER

Crew 0 @ Revolution 0

Red Bulls 2 @ DC United 2

Whitecaps 0 @ Earthquakes 1

Barcelona 2 @ Sevilla FC 2