Rangers take 2-1 lead in playoff series on Penguins win
Henrik Lundqvist stopped 23 shots as the Rangers beat the Penguins 2-1 in Game 3 to seize a 2-1 series edge. Carl Hagelin and Chris Kreider scored for New York, which controlled most of the game and hosts Game 4 in Pittsburgh.
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Cavaliers bench star Tristan Thompson embraces “clean-up guy” role
In Game 1 of the Cavaliers' playoff win over the Celtics, Tristan Thompson scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds off the bench, embracing his defined role as energy spark and janitor. He acknowledged the Six Man Award context, noting his focus remains on team success rather than individual accolades.
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Cavs edge Celtics as Irving posts 30 in playoff debut
Cavaliers adapt after Celtics open with 15 of 31 first quarter on 1 on 1 moves led by Kelly Olynyk off the bench for 10 in seven minutes. Irving scores 30, Love 19 with 12 rebounds as Cleveland seals win after a late run. James emphasizes controlling what they can.
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Cavs Dominant Trio Guides Win Over Celtics in Game 1
LeBron James Irving and Kevin Love combined for 69 points as the Cavaliers beat the Celtics despite Boston’s bench outscoring Cleveland’s 55-29. Coach David Blatt praised his stars while Boston faces adjustments to slow the Big Three and hide from Cleveland’s deep bench.
Butler scores playoff career high as Bulls top Bucks 91 82
Jimmy Butler posts 31 points to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 91-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks to take a 2-0 series lead. Derrick Rose adds 15 after a strong second half. Pau Gasol posts 11 and 16 rebounds as Chicago stabilizes after a fourth quarter surge. Khris Middleton leads Milwaukee with 22.
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Chicago Triumphs Over Milwaukee In Opening Playoff Win
Chicago defeated Milwaukee 91 to 82 as Butler led with 31 points while Rose added 15. For Milwaukee, Middleton scored 22 and Antetokounmpo contributed 11 rebounds. The series opened with San Antonio and Los Angeles Clippers also winning, setting 1-0 leads.
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Man arrested after LeBron Jordan argument in State College
Police in State College Pa arrested 22 year old Daniel Mondelice on aggravated assault and related charges after an argument over whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is better. Mondelice was released on bond then stayed with a woman at another apartment, where police were called again when he refused to leave.
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Riley Seeks Heat Turnaround After Painful Season
Miami Heat president Pat Riley, 70, describes a painful 2014-15 season with a 37-45 record and vows focus on returning to the playoffs. He notes no excuses for injuries and signals changes in free agency while reflecting on LeBron James’s departure and the team’s future.
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