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Jalen Brunson Leads Knicks with 31 Points in Tuesday's Loss
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson finished Tuesday's 130-121 loss to the Indiana Pacers with a team-high 31 points, shooting 9-for-19 from the field and 11-for-12 at the free-throw line. He was 2-for-6 with the three-ball while completing his line with two rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block. This marks the third […]
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Pascal Siakam Drops 30 Points on Knicks in Game 4 Win
Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam shot 11-for-21 from the field and 5-for-6 at the charity stripe en route to 30 points in Tuesday's 130-121 victory over the New York Knicks. He matched his best performance of the postseason from behind the arc with a 3-for-4 effort. Following a relatively quiet night in Game 3, Siakam […]
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Tyrese Haliburton Records Historic Triple-Double Tuesday
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton had a special outing in Tuesday's Game 4 against the New York Knicks, leading his team to a 130-121 victory. He became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double in a Conference Finals game without a single turnover. Haliburton filled the stat sheet with 32 points, […]
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Russell Westbrook Undergoes Hand Surgery
Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook has undergone surgery on his right hand. The team announced that the procedure was necessary to repair multiple ligament tears in his hand. In the announcement, the Nuggets mentioned that Westbrook is expected to resume full offseason training in the summer. This indicates that he will be at 100 […]
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Tomas Tatar Moves to Switzerland
Veteran winger Tomas Tatar has signed a two-year deal with Swiss club EV Zug. The 34-year-old spent the 2024-25 campaign with the New Jersey Devils after signing a one-year, $1.8 million contract last offseason. His return to Europe is not a big loss for New Jersey, considering Tatar managed only 17 points (seven goals, 10 […]
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Jalen Chatfield Might Be an Option for Hurricanes Wednesday
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) may return to the lineup for Game 5 against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. According to Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer, either Chatfield or Sean Walker (undisclosed) could be ready to rejoin the action. Chatfield has not played since Game 4 against the Washington Capitals […]
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Sean Walker Could Return to Action Wednesday
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (undisclosed) could be ready to return to action in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports that either Walker or Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) could be back on the Hurricanes blue line as the team attempts to fight off elimination for the […]
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Sam Reinhart Questionable for Wednesday's Game 5
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (lower body) skated on Tuesday but is considered questionable for Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Florida has been without Reinhart for two games, with Jesper Boqvist filling in for him on the top line. Brad Marchand also saw time on the first line during Monday's 3-0 […]
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Viktor Arvidsson Returns to Oilers Lineup for Game 4 Against Stars
Edmonton Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson will make his first appearance since May 10 in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. He will fill in for Connor Brown (undisclosed), ending a five-game spell as a healthy scratch. Arvidsson was sent to the press box after he averaged only 11:05 of ice time through his first […]
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Calvin Pickard Dresses as Backup Tuesday
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (lower body) has been cleared to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. He will serve as Stuart Skinner's backup in the contest. Pickard has been out for six games due to a lower-body injury. When Skinner struggled at the start of the postseason, Pickard saved Edmonton's bacon […]
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Mattias Ekholm Out on Tuesday
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will not return to the lineup for Tuesday's Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. On Monday, Ekholm felt good after practice, and there was a possibility that he would make his first postseason appearance in Tuesday's contest, but he will sit out at least one more game. Game 5 […]
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Leads Timberwolves in Scoring Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished as the team's top scorer in Monday's 128-126 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, posting 23 points on 9-for-15 shooting off the bench. Minnesota's second unit played a big role in the contest, as Donte DiVincenzo also came alive with a 22-point effort. Alexander-Walker's offensive contributions didn't end with […]
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Jaden McDaniels Busy Against Thunder in Game 4
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels made an impact all over the court in Monday's Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, notching 22 points, four rebounds, two assists, four steals, and one block in a 128-126 loss. He was Minnesota's leading scorer among the starting unit, shooting 9-for-15 from the field and 3-for-6 from behind […]
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Anthony Edwards Settles for 16 Points in Game 4 Against Thunder
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards had a quiet evening in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, scoring only 16 points on 5-for-13 shooting in a 128-126 loss. A couple more shots and makes from the Timberwolves superstar, and we could be talking about a tied series. However, […]
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Jalen Williams Scores 34 Points in Monday's Win
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams bounced back from a tough Game 3 outing with a big 34-point effort in Monday's 128-126 Game 4 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander putting up 40 points, the Thunder had their first duo in 11 years to each score 30-plus points […]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Back on Track with 40-Point Effort
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned to MVP form in Monday's Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting up a game-high 40 points on 13-for-30 shooting in a 128-126 win. After finishing a blowout loss in Game 3 with a season-low 14 points, Gilgeous-Alexander had the same amount of points racked up already in […]
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Aaron Nesmith Listed as Questionable for Game 4 Against Knicks
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 4 against the New York Knicks. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has said Nesmith will "likely" be a game-time decision for the contest. The 25-year-old is trying to overcome a right ankle sprain suffered in Sunday's Game 3 loss. Having Nesmith […]
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Sergei Bobrovsky Remains Sharp in Monday's Loss
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky saw his four-game winning streak come to an end on Monday, but it wasn't because of his own performance, as he allowed just one goal on 26 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Bobrovsky was beaten by a shot upstairs from Logan Stankoven in the middle of […]
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Brent Burns Completes Busy Night with an Assist
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns did a little bit of everything in Monday's 3-0 victory over the Florida Panthers, finishing with one assist, two shots on goal, one block, one hit, and two penalty minutes. Facing elimination on the road, the Hurricanes relied heavily on their top-four group at the back, and Burns ended up […]
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Alexander Nikishin Plays Pivotal Role in Monday's Win
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin had a big role in Monday's 3-0 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Nikishin's nifty pass helped Logan Stankoven to record the game-winning goal midway through the second period, and the Russian rearguard racked up five hits and one block in 18:53 of […]
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Sebastian Aho Nets Fifth Postseason Goal
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho found the back of the net for the fifth time this postseason on Monday night, helping the team stave off elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers with a 3-0 victory. The Finnish star registered a game-high seven shots on goal and finally lit the lamp late […]
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Logan Stankoven Makes History with Another Game-Winner
Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven became the first rookie in franchise history to score multiple game-winning goals in a postseason when the team defeated the Florida Panthers 3-0 in Monday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. In a close contest, Stankoven opened the scoring with 10:45 played in the second period. Stankoven also registered […]
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Frederik Andersen Bounces Back with Shutout Performance
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen was back to his best in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, recording a 20-save shutout in a 3-0 win. Andersen returned to the crease after getting benched for Game 3, becoming only the third netminder in franchise history to produce a […]
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Calvin Pickard May Return to Oilers Lineup Tuesday
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (lower body) practiced on Monday and could be an option to rejoin the lineup for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. The 33-year-old, who played a crucial role for the Oilers early in the playoffs with a six-game winning streak, has been unavailable […]
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Roope Hintz Hopes to Return to Action Tuesday
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) participated in an optional practice on Monday and could be ready to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday in Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers. "The biggest thing right now for me is to just worry about what I can do that I can be able to play tomorrow," […]
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Mattias Ekholm Could Be an Option for Game 4 Against Stars
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) appears to be on the cusp of returning to the lineup. "I'm feeling great, a lot better than I thought I would at this point," Ekholm said Monday. "I feel really good, that's pretty much what I can say at this point. I think it's imminent, I think it's […]
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Connor Brown Ruled Out for Tuesday
Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars. He was injured on Sunday in Game 3 against Dallas, logging only 8:46 of ice time. While operating on the third line, Brown has produced five goals and three assists in […]
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Sean Walker Still Out on Monday
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (undisclosed) will miss a second consecutive contest on Monday against the Florida Panthers. After losing Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) in the Washington series, the Hurricanes defense took another hit with Walker's injury in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It's unclear when either player will be ready to return to […]
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Jalen Chatfield Sits Out Fifth Straight Game
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) will be absent for a fifth consecutive game on Monday against the Florida Panthers. He continues to deal with an undisclosed injury that Chatfield picked up in the previous round against the Washington Capitals. Scott Morrow has been his replacement in the lineup, and the 22-year-old rookie has had […]
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Frederik Andersen Returns To Hurricanes Crease Monday
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will be back between the sticks for Monday's Game 4 against the Florida Panthers. After seeing Andersen struggle in the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, Carolina decided to go with Pyotr Kochetkov in the crease on Saturday. However, Kochetkov could not make a difference in the matchup, […]
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