Cubs swept by Dodgers in day/night doubleheader, extending losing streak to four The Dodgers blanked the Cubs 7-0 in Game 1, then got five RBI from Mookie Betts in a 6-2 victory in Game 2. Chicago Sun-Times · May 8, 2022
Celtics highlights: Boston falls 103-101 in Game 1 after rough third quarter, tough game for Jayson Tatum Bad habits from Game 1 cost the Celtics their third game in the East semis vs. Milwaukee as well. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2022
Celtics Coach Issues Optimistic Injury Update for Marcus Smart The Boston guard missed Game 2 vs. the Bucks due to a right thigh contusion he suffered in Game 1. Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2022
Sydney Kings win NBL grand final opener Sydney have beaten Tasmania 95-78 in Game 1 of the NBL grand final series but star guard and league MVP Jaylen Adams left the court early. AAP · May 6, 2022
Little less conversation: Cooler heads prevailed as Stars doused Flames in Game 2 CALGARY, Alberta — After soaking in 48 hours of spurs exchanged in front of microphones and behind podiums, it took seconds for the Stars and Flames’ disgust for each other to come to the surface in an eventual 2-0 Stars win in Game 2 on Thursday night. Tribune News Service · May 6, 2022
Cale Makar’s overtime goal sends Avalanche to 2-0 series lead over Nashville Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar scored at 8:31 into overtime to give the Avalanche a 2-1 victory over Nashville late Thursday in Game 2 of their opening-round playoff series at Ball Arena. Tribune News Service · May 6, 2022
Rangers bounce back with Game 2 victory over Penguins to even series NEW YORK — Rangers fans waited five years to see playoff hockey again at Madison Square Garden and they’ll get to see at least another home game. Newsday · May 6, 2022
Ben Frederickson: Blues battling some no-good, old-fashioned bad luck as series against Wild shifts to home ice A bright orange ladder could be found leaning against the wall outside of the Enterprise Center media room Thursday, but it’s not like Blues coach Craig Berube opened it up and walked beneath it. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · May 6, 2022
Lightning rebound, hold on for Game 2 win vs. Maple Leafs TORONTO — The Lightning knew this wasn’t going to be easy. After dropping Game 1 to the Maple Leafs, and even after taking a four-goal lead in Wednesday’s Game 2, the Lightning knew they’d have to battle to come out of Toronto with a tied series. Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022
In Boston’s Game 2 win over Milwaukee, ‘the game-changer was Jaylen Brown,’ says ESPN’s Jalen Rose It was a world of difference from his Game 1 performance. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 5, 2022
Dieter Kurtenbach: The Warriors need more from Klay Thompson to beat the Grizzlies Andre Iguodala grabbed Klay Thompson at the end of the Warriors’ Game 1 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022
Ron Cook: Penguins' thrilling Game 1 win vs. Rangers had everything PITTSBURGH — The Penguins dressed 12 forwards, six defensemen and two goaltenders Tuesday night for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers. Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022
Dave Hyde: Florida Panthers learn tough lesson in Game 1 — and no franchise has more riding on playoffs Nervous now? Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022
Tigers get timely hits, help in fifth to top Pirates in Game 1 DETROIT — It's no secret the Tigers have been struggling — at the plate, in the field and even to simply stay healthy — over the first month of the season. Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022
Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022 Stars (literally) put up a fight, but failed to capitalize on chances as Flames win fiery Game 1 CALGARY, Alberta — By 8:15 p.m., when the Stars’ 1-0 loss to the Flames in Game 1 began on Tuesday night, the city of Calgary had whipped itself into a feverish fury.
Sports Illustrated · May 4, 2022 Celtics Swing Back to Even Series With Bucks Boston was battered in Game 1 vs. Milwaukee. With their season on the line, the Celtics returned the physicality to tie the second-round series at one apiece.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2022 The Predators went down 5-0 in the first period of Game 1 and it looked so much worse than it sounds Not like this, Predators!
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2022 Bucks at Celtics: Boston beats Milwaukee 109-86, gets revenge for Game 1 loss despite Marcus Smart absence Some of the best plays of the game captured in images.
Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022 Lightning have shown ability to rebound from playoff losses. Can they again? TORONTO — One of the most remarkable themes of the Lightning’s back-to-back title runs was the resolve they showed rebounding from a loss. Over the past two postseasons, Tampa Bay has followed each of its 14 defeats with a win in the next game.
Sports Illustrated · May 3, 2022 Assessing the Draymond Green Ejection Mannix and Beck break down the playoff officiating after the questionable Flagrant 2 call on Draymond Green in Game 1 and how other players are adapting to a more physical style of basketball in the playoffs. The following transcript is an excerpt from The Crossover NBA podcast. Listen to the…
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2022 Was the Boston Celtics Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks a wake-up call? And if so, how should the Celtics respond?
Sports Illustrated · May 3, 2022 How the Bucks Are Clamping Down on the Celtics After all this time, perhaps many of us simply forgot. The Bucks led the NBA in defensive efficiency during the 2018–19 season, then earned the distinction again in 2019–20. After a dropoff to ninth-best during the 2020–21 regular season, Milwaukee clamped down when it mattered most, not only ...
Sports Illustrated · May 3, 2022 Why the Suns’ Game 1 Win Was Significant Winning without having to put extra weight on Chris Paul’s shoulders is significant for Phoenix.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2022 Draymond Green not making change to his game after receiving flagrant 2 in Game 1 vs. Grizzlies After his flagrant two in Game 1 wasn't reduced by the NBA, Draymond Green won't make any changes to his game with two flagrant points in the playoffs.
Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022 Luka Doncic’s highest-scoring game this playoffs not enough as Suns bully Mavs in Game 1 PHOENIX — In almost any other setting, Luka Doncic’s fourth-quarter dunk and ensuing shot block on Phoenix Suns All-Star Chris Paul might’ve provided the Dallas Mavericks a spark to ignite a late comeback push.