Islanders advance as Tavares nets OT winner in series
John Tavares scored the decisive goal at 10:41 of the second overtime to lift the New York Islanders 2-1 over the Florida Panthers and end the Islanders playoff drought since 1993. Thomas Greiss made 41 saves as the Islanders move on to face the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Lecavalier to retire after last season with Kings
Vincent Lecavalier plans to retire after 17 NHL seasons with one final year in Los Angeles. The 36 year old forward capped a career that included a Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay and a later stint with Philadelphia before joining the Kings.
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Spurs complete playoff sweep of Grizzlies in brief series
The San Antonio Spurs routed the Memphis Grizzlies 116 to 95 to sweep the first round and advance to the Western Conference semifinals. Kawhi Leonard led with 21 points while LaMarcus Aldridge added 15 and 10 rebounds. Lance Stephenson paced Memphis with 26 points off the bench as Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger praised his team's heart despite elimination.
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Warriors rally to crush Rockets 121 94 in Game 4
Stephen Curry watched with a knee injury as Golden State surged in the third quarter. Klay Thompson nailed seven threes in the frame to fuel a franchise playoff record eight in the period and a 41 point burst en route to a 121-94 win to take a 3-1 series lead.
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Curry to Have MRI After Spraining Knee in Game 4
Stephen Curry will undergo an MRI today after spraining his right knee in Game 4 against Houston. He left the court late in the first half, returned briefly, and stayed sidelined for most of the warmup before sitting out. Shaun Livingston started at guard in the second half as Golden State built a playoff record for 3-pointers en route to a 121-94 win to take a 3-1 series lead. Houston's Patrick Beverley also left with a strained right leg.
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