Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Live Streaming on 7:30 pm EDT Mon March 21, 2011.
Pittsburgh Penguins missed a chance to move within four points of the Flyers with Sunday’s 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers, just their second defeat in six games. Pittsburgh is also embarking on a difficult stretch, with trips to Detroit and East-leading Philadelphia on Thursday. The game took a turn when Pittsburgh’s Matt Cooke got a five-minute elbowing penalty and ejection 4:36 into the third period and defenseman Matt Niskanen was given four minutes for a high-sticking penalty three minutes later. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Live Streaming.
Detroit Red Wings would prefer to have their best players on the ice as they face several tough teams during a five-game homestand. Detroit’s bid for the No. 2 seed took a bit of a hit Saturday with a 3-1 loss to Nashville. The Red Wings were without Franzen, the team leader with 27 goals, and Datsyuk, who has 22 goals and is second on Detroit with 57 points. The two were instrumental to the Red Wings’ winning streak with Datsyuk tallying two goals and three assists and Franzen recording four assists. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Detroit Red Wings were without two of their top goal-scorers last time they took the ice, and consequently their four-game winning streak was snapped.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings NHL Live Stream
Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming on 10:30 pm EDT Mon March 21, 2011.
Calgary Flames missed a chance to gain a share of the final playoff spot Sunday, as it suffered the same fate as the Kings did in their last game. The Flames overcame a three-goal, first-period deficit only to allow Perry to score in overtime during a 5-4 loss at Anaheim to open a four-game trip. Brown has two goals and one assist in three season meetings with the Flames, helping the Kings win two. Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming. The Los Angeles captain set up Kopitar for the eventual game-winner in a 2-1 home win Dec. 9 before the Kings needed a shootout to take the most recent matchup 4-3 at Calgary on Feb. 5.
Los Angeles Kings, however, failed to capitalize on one of those matchups Saturday, falling 2-1 to the Ducks as Jonathan Quick gave up a goal to Corey Perry 1:32 into overtime. However, Dustin Brown salvaged a point by scoring midway through the third period as Los Angeles gained at least one in the standings for the 21st time in 25 games. Kings are tied with Chicago and Nashville for fifth in the West, but they’re all just one point ahead of the eighth-place tie between Nashville and Anaheim while the Flames lurk two points back in 10th. Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings NHL Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights.
Calgary Flames missed a chance to gain a share of the final playoff spot Sunday, as it suffered the same fate as the Kings did in their last game. The Flames overcame a three-goal, first-period deficit only to allow Perry to score in overtime during a 5-4 loss at Anaheim to open a four-game trip. Brown has two goals and one assist in three season meetings with the Flames, helping the Kings win two. Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming. The Los Angeles captain set up Kopitar for the eventual game-winner in a 2-1 home win Dec. 9 before the Kings needed a shootout to take the most recent matchup 4-3 at Calgary on Feb. 5.
Los Angeles Kings, however, failed to capitalize on one of those matchups Saturday, falling 2-1 to the Ducks as Jonathan Quick gave up a goal to Corey Perry 1:32 into overtime. However, Dustin Brown salvaged a point by scoring midway through the third period as Los Angeles gained at least one in the standings for the 21st time in 25 games. Kings are tied with Chicago and Nashville for fifth in the West, but they’re all just one point ahead of the eighth-place tie between Nashville and Anaheim while the Flames lurk two points back in 10th. Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings NHL Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live Stream
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Live Streaming on 7:00 pm EDT Mon March 21, 2011.
Orlando’s defense could put on another impressive display as the Cavaliers have averaged 84.3 points and shot 41.2 percent the last seven games. Cleveland pulled within two points early in the fourth quarter, but the Cavs had five turnovers in the final period and two in the last three minutes of the game. J.J. Hickson had 28 points and nine rebounds, but also four of the team’s 15 turnovers. The Magic have a good chance to extend their winning streak Monday. Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Live Streaming. They’ve won five in a row against the Cavaliers, including three meetings this season.
Cleveland has lost six of seven and its last two. After a 111-70 defeat at Portland on Thursday, the Cavaliers fell short in a 100-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Defense has been key for Orlando, which has given up fewer than 90 points in each of its last three wins. It held the Nuggets to 35.9 percent shooting and their lowest point total of the season. Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. While the Magic are pleased with their defensive effort, on offense they are struggling. They’ve averaged 18.3 turnovers the last three games - 3.5 above their season mark - and they’ve scored 85 or fewer points four times while going 4-4 in their last eight.
Orlando’s defense could put on another impressive display as the Cavaliers have averaged 84.3 points and shot 41.2 percent the last seven games. Cleveland pulled within two points early in the fourth quarter, but the Cavs had five turnovers in the final period and two in the last three minutes of the game. J.J. Hickson had 28 points and nine rebounds, but also four of the team’s 15 turnovers. The Magic have a good chance to extend their winning streak Monday. Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Live Streaming. They’ve won five in a row against the Cavaliers, including three meetings this season.
Cleveland has lost six of seven and its last two. After a 111-70 defeat at Portland on Thursday, the Cavaliers fell short in a 100-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Defense has been key for Orlando, which has given up fewer than 90 points in each of its last three wins. It held the Nuggets to 35.9 percent shooting and their lowest point total of the season. Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. While the Magic are pleased with their defensive effort, on offense they are struggling. They’ve averaged 18.3 turnovers the last three games - 3.5 above their season mark - and they’ve scored 85 or fewer points four times while going 4-4 in their last eight.
Indiana Pacers vs New Jersey Nets NBA Live Stream
Indiana Pacers vs New Jersey Nets Live Streaming on 7:00 pm EDT Mon March 21, 2011.
Indiana Pacers, winner of four straight on the road in the series, has never won five in a row at New Jersey. Indiana has outscored New Jersey 110.5-93.2 during the six consecutive victories, and has won nine of the last 10 matchups. The Pacers haven’t won seven in a row over the Nets since a seven-game run March 21, 1989-Dec. 29, 1990. Without Williams, New Jersey lost 98-92 to Washington on Sunday. The Nets led by 17 just before the half, but were outscored 28-12 in the third quarter as they went 4 of 15 from the field in that period. Indiana Pacers vs New Jersey Nets Live Streaming. The Pacers took the most recent meeting 105-86 at Newark on Feb. 6.
Indiana will not having to contend with Williams, who will miss at least two more games with a wrist injury. Pacers had won three of four before suffering a 99-78 loss at Memphis on Saturday. After beating Chicago in overtime the night before, fatigue may have been a factor as Indiana shot 35.6 percent and was held to 37 points in the second half. Indiana Pacers are trying to hold onto the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Their next two games should give them a good chance to solidify their standing. Indiana Pacers vs New Jersey Nets NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. The star point guard has struggled since first injuring the wrist before being acquired from Utah last month, and New Jersey hopes he won’t have to be shut down for the season.
Indiana Pacers, winner of four straight on the road in the series, has never won five in a row at New Jersey. Indiana has outscored New Jersey 110.5-93.2 during the six consecutive victories, and has won nine of the last 10 matchups. The Pacers haven’t won seven in a row over the Nets since a seven-game run March 21, 1989-Dec. 29, 1990. Without Williams, New Jersey lost 98-92 to Washington on Sunday. The Nets led by 17 just before the half, but were outscored 28-12 in the third quarter as they went 4 of 15 from the field in that period. Indiana Pacers vs New Jersey Nets Live Streaming. The Pacers took the most recent meeting 105-86 at Newark on Feb. 6.
Indiana will not having to contend with Williams, who will miss at least two more games with a wrist injury. Pacers had won three of four before suffering a 99-78 loss at Memphis on Saturday. After beating Chicago in overtime the night before, fatigue may have been a factor as Indiana shot 35.6 percent and was held to 37 points in the second half. Indiana Pacers are trying to hold onto the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Their next two games should give them a good chance to solidify their standing. Indiana Pacers vs New Jersey Nets NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. The star point guard has struggled since first injuring the wrist before being acquired from Utah last month, and New Jersey hopes he won’t have to be shut down for the season.
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks NBA Live Stream
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Live Streaming on 7:30 pm EDT Mon March 21, 2011.
Boston Celtics are looking for another strong defensive effort in order to build on Saturday’s 89-85 win at New Orleans after opening this three-game road trip with a 93-77 loss to Houston the previous night. Boston may have dropped four of seven, but the team is allowing an average of just 81.8 points over the past six.. Boston has already clinched its 20th Atlantic title in franchise history, four more than the other four division members combined. Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Live Streaming. Boston Celtics are returning to the playoffs as Atlantic Division champions for a fourth consecutive season. The New York Knicks are aiming to just end a six-season postseason drought.
New York’s latest home defeat in the series came in heartbreaking fashion, as Paul Pierce hit a jumper with 0.4 seconds left while Amar’e Stoudemire’s 3-pointer came just after the final buzzer as Boston won 118-116 on Dec. 15. Knicks are in for a series of rough tests during this homestand, also hosting Orlando and Milwaukee. They’ve dropped 14 of 16 meetings with the Celtics, and nine of 11 at MSG. While the defensive issues appear to be waning, Anthony could provide a spark offensively after scoring 23 points Sunday. Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. He was held to six points while making just 2 of 12 shots in a 99-95 loss at Detroit two nights prior.
Boston Celtics are looking for another strong defensive effort in order to build on Saturday’s 89-85 win at New Orleans after opening this three-game road trip with a 93-77 loss to Houston the previous night. Boston may have dropped four of seven, but the team is allowing an average of just 81.8 points over the past six.. Boston has already clinched its 20th Atlantic title in franchise history, four more than the other four division members combined. Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Live Streaming. Boston Celtics are returning to the playoffs as Atlantic Division champions for a fourth consecutive season. The New York Knicks are aiming to just end a six-season postseason drought.
New York’s latest home defeat in the series came in heartbreaking fashion, as Paul Pierce hit a jumper with 0.4 seconds left while Amar’e Stoudemire’s 3-pointer came just after the final buzzer as Boston won 118-116 on Dec. 15. Knicks are in for a series of rough tests during this homestand, also hosting Orlando and Milwaukee. They’ve dropped 14 of 16 meetings with the Celtics, and nine of 11 at MSG. While the defensive issues appear to be waning, Anthony could provide a spark offensively after scoring 23 points Sunday. Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. He was held to six points while making just 2 of 12 shots in a 99-95 loss at Detroit two nights prior.
Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls NBA Live Stream
Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Live Streaming on 8:00 pm EDT Mon March 21, 2011.
Sacramento Kings arrive in Chicago after opening a five-game road trip with a 127-95 win over Minnesota on Sunday in a matchup of the West’s worst teams. In six games against the Kings since 2006-07, Deng is averaging 22.2 points, his highest against any opponent. Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Live Streaming. Rookie DeMarcus Cousins was ejected in the third quarter after shoving Martell Webster, but Sacramento went on a 21-0 run without him. Samuel Dalembert had 26 points and 17 rebounds and Marcus Thornton added 23 points to help the Kings bounce back from Friday’s 102-80 loss to Philadelphia and win for just the second time in 10 games this month.
Bulls, an East-best 30-4 at home, haven’t lost in Chicago since falling to Charlotte by one point on Jan. 18, their only blemish in their last 21 games at the United Center. The 12-game home winning streak is Chicago’s longest since a 17-game run during its 1997-98 championship season. Chicago also usually prevails when it takes the court at the United Center. Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights .Chicago, tied with Boston for the Eastern Conference’s best record, is first in the league in scoring defense at 91.0 points, but had a sloppy defensive performance in Friday’s 115-108 overtime loss to Indiana, snapping an eight-game winning streak.
Sacramento Kings arrive in Chicago after opening a five-game road trip with a 127-95 win over Minnesota on Sunday in a matchup of the West’s worst teams. In six games against the Kings since 2006-07, Deng is averaging 22.2 points, his highest against any opponent. Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Live Streaming. Rookie DeMarcus Cousins was ejected in the third quarter after shoving Martell Webster, but Sacramento went on a 21-0 run without him. Samuel Dalembert had 26 points and 17 rebounds and Marcus Thornton added 23 points to help the Kings bounce back from Friday’s 102-80 loss to Philadelphia and win for just the second time in 10 games this month.
Bulls, an East-best 30-4 at home, haven’t lost in Chicago since falling to Charlotte by one point on Jan. 18, their only blemish in their last 21 games at the United Center. The 12-game home winning streak is Chicago’s longest since a 17-game run during its 1997-98 championship season. Chicago also usually prevails when it takes the court at the United Center. Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights .Chicago, tied with Boston for the Eastern Conference’s best record, is first in the league in scoring defense at 91.0 points, but had a sloppy defensive performance in Friday’s 115-108 overtime loss to Indiana, snapping an eight-game winning streak.
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live Stream
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Live Streaming on 8:00 pm EDT Mon March 21, 2011.
Utah Jazz are just 5-10 since Tyrone Corbin replaced Jerry Sloan as coach and 5-8 since trading All-Star point guard Deron Williams to New Jersey, but are seeking their third victory in four games. Utah will try to take advantage of that absence to record its 14th win in 16 matchups with Memphis. Millsap had 22 points in a 98-92 victory Jan. 1, and C.J. Miles helped his team to a 95-84 win Dec. 6. Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Live Streaming. Williams averaged a team-best 21.7 points in the three previous games against the Grizzlies this season. Millsap was the second-leading scorer in those matchups, averaging 16.3.
Jazz, meanwhile, couldn’t overcome a slow start Sunday in Houston, where they lost 110-108 for their 15th defeat in 20 road games. In his return from left knee tendinitis, Paul Millsap had the second-best scoring performance of his career with 35 points, but his team didn’t recover from an early 12-point deficit. Memphis maintained its lead on the West’s final playoff berth with a 99-78 rout of Indiana on Saturday. Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Tony Allen had 19 points and a season-high 11 rebounds in the Grizzlies’ 22nd win in 28 home contests, which helped them stay 1 1/2 games ahead of the Houston Rockets.
Utah Jazz are just 5-10 since Tyrone Corbin replaced Jerry Sloan as coach and 5-8 since trading All-Star point guard Deron Williams to New Jersey, but are seeking their third victory in four games. Utah will try to take advantage of that absence to record its 14th win in 16 matchups with Memphis. Millsap had 22 points in a 98-92 victory Jan. 1, and C.J. Miles helped his team to a 95-84 win Dec. 6. Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Live Streaming. Williams averaged a team-best 21.7 points in the three previous games against the Grizzlies this season. Millsap was the second-leading scorer in those matchups, averaging 16.3.
Jazz, meanwhile, couldn’t overcome a slow start Sunday in Houston, where they lost 110-108 for their 15th defeat in 20 road games. In his return from left knee tendinitis, Paul Millsap had the second-best scoring performance of his career with 35 points, but his team didn’t recover from an early 12-point deficit. Memphis maintained its lead on the West’s final playoff berth with a 99-78 rout of Indiana on Saturday. Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Tony Allen had 19 points and a season-high 11 rebounds in the Grizzlies’ 22nd win in 28 home contests, which helped them stay 1 1/2 games ahead of the Houston Rockets.
Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Live Stream
Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Live Streaming on 8:30 pm EDT Mon March 21, 2011.
Golden State Warriors, averaging 103.1 points, had just 10 in the fourth quarter against the Mavericks and missed 24 of 33 shots in the second half. The 73 points were the team’s second lowest-scoring total this season. Golden State got a career-high eight 3-pointers and 31 points from Reggie Williams in that game, but Stephen Curry sprained his right ankle in the second quarter. Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Live Streaming. Curry was held to 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting Sunday when the Warriors suffered their fourth consecutive defeat and fourth in a row on the road, 101-73 at Dallas.
San Antonio Spurs’ conditioning has rarely been an issue of late against the fast-paced Warriors. The 25-game run at home is the NBA’s longest active streak against one opponent, and San Antonio has won 11 in a row in the series. Even with his team’s large leads in the division and conference, Ginobili said the Spurs starters might get only get one or two nights off over the final 3 1/2 weeks of the regular season. Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. San Antonio is closing in on its eighth division title in 11 seasons. The NBA’s best team also has a 6 1/2-game lead over the Los Angeles Lakers for the West’s No. 1 seed.
Golden State Warriors, averaging 103.1 points, had just 10 in the fourth quarter against the Mavericks and missed 24 of 33 shots in the second half. The 73 points were the team’s second lowest-scoring total this season. Golden State got a career-high eight 3-pointers and 31 points from Reggie Williams in that game, but Stephen Curry sprained his right ankle in the second quarter. Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Live Streaming. Curry was held to 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting Sunday when the Warriors suffered their fourth consecutive defeat and fourth in a row on the road, 101-73 at Dallas.
San Antonio Spurs’ conditioning has rarely been an issue of late against the fast-paced Warriors. The 25-game run at home is the NBA’s longest active streak against one opponent, and San Antonio has won 11 in a row in the series. Even with his team’s large leads in the division and conference, Ginobili said the Spurs starters might get only get one or two nights off over the final 3 1/2 weeks of the regular season. Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. San Antonio is closing in on its eighth division title in 11 seasons. The NBA’s best team also has a 6 1/2-game lead over the Los Angeles Lakers for the West’s No. 1 seed.
Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live Stream
Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Live Streaming on 9:00 pm EDT Mon March 21, 2011.
Toronto Raptors, though, allowed the Nuggets to finish at 56.6 percent - their third-best performance this season. Harrington will face a Raptors team that’s searching for its third straight win following a 5-25 stretch. After his team earned a 116-107 win over Washington on Friday, Amir Johnson made a layup with 1.4 seconds left in Sunday’s 95-93 victory over Oklahoma City, the opener of a five-game trip. With another win over Toronto, Denver can extend its franchise-best run of winning NBA seasons to eight. Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Live Streaming. Andrea Bargnani had 23 points to lead five players in double figures after scoring 33 in the win against Washington.
Denver Nuggets were also playing without guard Raymond Felton, who sat out with a sprained left ankle. Denver couldn’t contain Heat All-Stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, who combined for 83 points. Denver had won 10 of 12 and the first two of a four-game road trip before it played against Orlando on Friday. The Nuggets fell 85-82 in that game on a 3-pointer as time expired and followed with a 103-98 loss the next evening to Southeast Division-leading Miami. Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Felton is expected to miss Monday’s game, and fellow guard Arron Afflalo might also be out after re-aggravating a strained left hamstring Saturday.
Toronto Raptors, though, allowed the Nuggets to finish at 56.6 percent - their third-best performance this season. Harrington will face a Raptors team that’s searching for its third straight win following a 5-25 stretch. After his team earned a 116-107 win over Washington on Friday, Amir Johnson made a layup with 1.4 seconds left in Sunday’s 95-93 victory over Oklahoma City, the opener of a five-game trip. With another win over Toronto, Denver can extend its franchise-best run of winning NBA seasons to eight. Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Live Streaming. Andrea Bargnani had 23 points to lead five players in double figures after scoring 33 in the win against Washington.
Denver Nuggets were also playing without guard Raymond Felton, who sat out with a sprained left ankle. Denver couldn’t contain Heat All-Stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, who combined for 83 points. Denver had won 10 of 12 and the first two of a four-game road trip before it played against Orlando on Friday. The Nuggets fell 85-82 in that game on a 3-pointer as time expired and followed with a 103-98 loss the next evening to Southeast Division-leading Miami. Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live Streaming, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Felton is expected to miss Monday’s game, and fellow guard Arron Afflalo might also be out after re-aggravating a strained left hamstring Saturday.
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