Islanders take 3-0 series lead over Penguins in rout
New York Islanders blank Pittsburgh in the third period for a 4-1 win to seize a 3-0 series edge in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Eberle and Nelson scored early after Wilson gave Pittsburgh a brief lead, Lehner stopped 25 shots, and the Islanders overwhelmed Crosby and Guentzel as they controlled Games 1 and 2 on Long Island and pushed toward a sweep.
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Celtics rally past Pacers in Game 1 on physical night
Irving and Morris put up 20 points each as Boston withstood a 12 point Pacers edge to win 84 74 in the opener. Jayson Tatum added 1 point while Al Horford and Gordon Hayward contributed 19 apiece, with Boston thriving in the second half after a slow start. The Celtics forced turnovers and compiled 20 miscues by Indiana as both teams shot under 42 percent. Boston flipped momentum with a 22 3 third quarter run and coach Brad Stevens praised the effort and defense sealing the lower scoring victory.
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Lillard leads Trail Blazers past Thunder in Game 1 playoff
Damian Lillard scored 39 as the third seed Portland Trail Blazers opened the series with a 164-99 win over Oklahoma City Thunder. Enes Kanter had a playoff career-high 18 rebounds, CJ McCollum 24 points, and Russell Westbrook posted a triple double with 24 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds. Portland built early lead, with late fourth quarter remains tense as Westbrook tweaked a knee or ankle but finished. George battled a sore shoulder, scoring 26 and grabbing 10, while Amidu and other reserves contributed late to secure the victory. The Thunder trailed most of the game, trying to close the gap after a late surge.
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Jimmie Johnson to Run Boston Marathon in Training Pace
Jimmie Johnson, seven time NASCAR champion, will run the Boston Marathon as part of training for the NASCAR season. He aims to balance pace and hydration, using travel time to train and adapt to Boston's hilly course. Johnson has completed mini triathlons and half marathons, continuing a demanding fitness routine that mirrors his racing discipline.
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