Detroit Red Wings vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming NHL Online on 12:30 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
Detroit was without center Henrik Zetterberg, who leads the team with 56 assists and 80 points, for the first time this season Friday because of a lower-body injury. He will also miss the finale, and will be day-to-day for the playoffs. Red Wings are headed to the postseason for the 20th straight time, but they came out flat Friday, getting outshot 13-5 in the first 20 minutes. They’ve lost four of six and have gone 3-5-2 in their last 10. Detroit Red Wings vs Chicago Blackhawks Live. Zetterberg’s absence puts added pressure on a Red Wings team that has had enough trouble scoring on rookie Corey Crawford, who has made 26 straight starts in goal for Chicago.
Chicago Blackhawks appear to be in good position to take care of business themselves, as they’ve outscored the Red Wings 15-6 in winning four straight in the series. The Blackhawks can clinch a spot by earning a point against the Red Wings. Chicago can also get in if it loses in regulation and the Stars lose to Minnesota or beat the Wild in a shootout - a scenario that would give Chicago the final seed. Chicago played with an extreme sense of urgency, grabbing a 3-0 lead 8:45 into the game. Detroit Red Wings vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Webcast. Chicago is eighth in the Western Conference, two points ahead of ninth-place Dallas, the only other team still in contention for a playoff spot.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Live Streaming NHL Online
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Live Streaming NHL Online on 3:00 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
Edmonton Oilers has been successful against Colorado, going 4-0-2 over the last six meetings. The Oilers have also won both games in Denver this season by 5-1 margins and can tie the franchise’s longest win streak there with a victory Sunday. Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Live. Edmonton has scored a combined two goals in back-to-back defeats. Teemu Hartikainen had the lone score in Friday’s 3-1 loss to visiting Minnesota, which included a brawl-filled first period. Edmonton didn’t get off to a strong start and was never a factor in the playoff race. In their first season under coach Tom Renney, the Oilers were plagued by injuries, most notably to No. 1 draft pick Taylor Hall and leading scorer Jordan Eberle.
Colorado Avalanche’s last remaining player to have played for the Nordiques, announced Friday that he’ll retire at the end of this season. The Avalanche captain, a member of the franchise’s Stanley Cup-winning teams in 1996 and 2001 and a veteran of 19 NHL seasons, hasn’t played since March 16 because of a leg injury but plans to suit up for Sunday’s finale. Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Live Webcast. Colorado seemed poised to return to the postseason in 2010-11 after moving atop its division during a six-game win streak from Dec. 10-19. Instead, the Avalanche plummeted down the standings during their current 10-34-4 slump.
Edmonton Oilers has been successful against Colorado, going 4-0-2 over the last six meetings. The Oilers have also won both games in Denver this season by 5-1 margins and can tie the franchise’s longest win streak there with a victory Sunday. Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Live. Edmonton has scored a combined two goals in back-to-back defeats. Teemu Hartikainen had the lone score in Friday’s 3-1 loss to visiting Minnesota, which included a brawl-filled first period. Edmonton didn’t get off to a strong start and was never a factor in the playoff race. In their first season under coach Tom Renney, the Oilers were plagued by injuries, most notably to No. 1 draft pick Taylor Hall and leading scorer Jordan Eberle.
Colorado Avalanche’s last remaining player to have played for the Nordiques, announced Friday that he’ll retire at the end of this season. The Avalanche captain, a member of the franchise’s Stanley Cup-winning teams in 1996 and 2001 and a veteran of 19 NHL seasons, hasn’t played since March 16 because of a leg injury but plans to suit up for Sunday’s finale. Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Live Webcast. Colorado seemed poised to return to the postseason in 2010-11 after moving atop its division during a six-game win streak from Dec. 10-19. Instead, the Avalanche plummeted down the standings during their current 10-34-4 slump.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Atlanta Thrashers Live Streaming NHL Online
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Atlanta Thrashers Live Streaming NHL Online on 3:00 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
Pittsburgh Penguins power play is showing improvement, scoring a goal in each of the last two games after converting just 3 of 65 chances over the previous 20. With the playoffs looming, Pittsburgh may opt to rest Marc-Andre Fleury, who is 10-1 with a 1.89 goals-against average and one shutout over his last 11 games against the Thrashers. Penguins would like to begin that series with positive momentum. They’re 7-2-0 in their last nine games, including a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders on Friday. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Atlanta Thrashers Live. Backup Brent Johnson, who has won his last three starts with a 2.27 GAA, is 3-1-1 with a 2.21 GAA over his last five games - four starts - versus Atlanta.
Atlanta Thrashers, completing a fourth consecutive season without a playoff berth, lost 6-1 to Carolina on Friday. Rebounding with a victory would give Atlanta 35 for a third consecutive season, Little has four goals and two assists in his last nine meetings versus the Penguins, with the Thrashers losing eight of them. He set up goals by Evander Kane and Dustin Byfuglien in a 6-3 loss at Pittsburgh on Dec. 28. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Atlanta Thrashers Live Webcast. That may not be a problem against the Atlanta Thrashers.
Pittsburgh Penguins power play is showing improvement, scoring a goal in each of the last two games after converting just 3 of 65 chances over the previous 20. With the playoffs looming, Pittsburgh may opt to rest Marc-Andre Fleury, who is 10-1 with a 1.89 goals-against average and one shutout over his last 11 games against the Thrashers. Penguins would like to begin that series with positive momentum. They’re 7-2-0 in their last nine games, including a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders on Friday. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Atlanta Thrashers Live. Backup Brent Johnson, who has won his last three starts with a 2.27 GAA, is 3-1-1 with a 2.21 GAA over his last five games - four starts - versus Atlanta.
Atlanta Thrashers, completing a fourth consecutive season without a playoff berth, lost 6-1 to Carolina on Friday. Rebounding with a victory would give Atlanta 35 for a third consecutive season, Little has four goals and two assists in his last nine meetings versus the Penguins, with the Thrashers losing eight of them. He set up goals by Evander Kane and Dustin Byfuglien in a 6-3 loss at Pittsburgh on Dec. 28. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Atlanta Thrashers Live Webcast. That may not be a problem against the Atlanta Thrashers.
Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Live Streaming NHL Online
Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Live Streaming NHL Online on 3:00 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
Boston Bruins have won the last two meetings in New Jersey, outscoring the Devils 5-1 in those games. Boston hasn’t done that since winning all three matchups in 1985-86. Rask has gone 1-0-2 with a 0.69 GAA and one shutout in his career against New Jersey. Boston Bruins have clinched their third straight Northeast Division title and will open the playoffs at TD Garden. Tim Thomas is perhaps the biggest reason for that. Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Live. Boston Bruins are locked into the third seed in the Eastern Conference, and will face Montreal in the first round.
New Jersey Devils, who will miss the playoffs for the first time since 1995-96, will try to end the season on a high note after falling 5-2 to the New York Rangers on Saturday. New Jersey took a pair of one-goal leads in the first period against New York but dropped to 4-7-1 since a 23-3-2 stretch. The right wing came into 2010-11 with six straight seasons of at least 41 goals. Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Live Webcast. Thomas is 3-0-0 with a 0.67 goals-against average against New Jersey this season, but it will be Rask who will try to help complete the rare sweep.
Boston Bruins have won the last two meetings in New Jersey, outscoring the Devils 5-1 in those games. Boston hasn’t done that since winning all three matchups in 1985-86. Rask has gone 1-0-2 with a 0.69 GAA and one shutout in his career against New Jersey. Boston Bruins have clinched their third straight Northeast Division title and will open the playoffs at TD Garden. Tim Thomas is perhaps the biggest reason for that. Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Live. Boston Bruins are locked into the third seed in the Eastern Conference, and will face Montreal in the first round.
New Jersey Devils, who will miss the playoffs for the first time since 1995-96, will try to end the season on a high note after falling 5-2 to the New York Rangers on Saturday. New Jersey took a pair of one-goal leads in the first period against New York but dropped to 4-7-1 since a 23-3-2 stretch. The right wing came into 2010-11 with six straight seasons of at least 41 goals. Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Live Webcast. Thomas is 3-0-0 with a 0.67 goals-against average against New Jersey this season, but it will be Rask who will try to help complete the rare sweep.
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Live Streaming NHL Online
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Live Streaming NHL Online on 6:00 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
Dallas Stars is seeking its third straight victory at the Xcel Energy Center, which would tie its longest run there. The Stars’ other three-game win streak in Minnesota was March 19, 2001-Jan. 13, 2002. Stars appear to have a good shot to do their part. Dallas has won six in a row over Minnesota and has outscored the Wild 12-3 in three matchups this season. Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Live. Dallas has not been in playoff position since March 22 and fell five points behind eighth-place Chicago on April 1 during a season-worst 0-3-3 skid. The Stars, though, have responded with four straight victories to pull within two points of the Blackhawks.
Minnesota is 1-4-1 in its last six home games - the only victory coming against the Oilers - and has been outscored 27-13 over that stretch. Minnesota has gone 3-10-1 in its last 14, getting outscored 54-24 over that span. The Wild defeated Edmonton 3-1 on Friday, overcoming a brawl-filled first period to end a three-game slide. Stars, though, will need to beat the visiting Minnesota Wild on Sunday and get some help to secure their first postseason berth since 2007-08. Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Live Webcast. After Chicago defeated Detroit on Friday, Brenden Morrow scored a pivotal third-period goal - his fourth goal in as many games - in a 3-2 victory over Colorado that kept the Stars from being eliminated.
Dallas Stars is seeking its third straight victory at the Xcel Energy Center, which would tie its longest run there. The Stars’ other three-game win streak in Minnesota was March 19, 2001-Jan. 13, 2002. Stars appear to have a good shot to do their part. Dallas has won six in a row over Minnesota and has outscored the Wild 12-3 in three matchups this season. Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Live. Dallas has not been in playoff position since March 22 and fell five points behind eighth-place Chicago on April 1 during a season-worst 0-3-3 skid. The Stars, though, have responded with four straight victories to pull within two points of the Blackhawks.
Minnesota is 1-4-1 in its last six home games - the only victory coming against the Oilers - and has been outscored 27-13 over that stretch. Minnesota has gone 3-10-1 in its last 14, getting outscored 54-24 over that span. The Wild defeated Edmonton 3-1 on Friday, overcoming a brawl-filled first period to end a three-game slide. Stars, though, will need to beat the visiting Minnesota Wild on Sunday and get some help to secure their first postseason berth since 2007-08. Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Live Webcast. After Chicago defeated Detroit on Friday, Brenden Morrow scored a pivotal third-period goal - his fourth goal in as many games - in a 3-2 victory over Colorado that kept the Stars from being eliminated.
Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Live Streaming NBA Online
Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Live Streaming NBA Online on 1:00 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
Chicago Bulls appear to be catching a break by facing a Magic team that will be without Howard. Stan Van Gundy had recently voiced his displeasure with the media essentially crowning Rose the MVP, but his choice for the award won’t get an opportunity to impress voters Sunday. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Live. Chicago secured the East’s best record Friday with a 93-82 win over Cleveland, its sixth straight victory and 18th in 20 games. It’s the first time the Bulls captured the East’s top seed since 1997-98, the most recent of their six NBA championships with Michael Jordan.
Orlando Magic Arenas started for just the second time since being acquired by Orlando on Dec. 18, and finished with 25 points on 9 of 14 shooting in 45 minutes to help the Magic secure their fourth consecutive 50-win season. Arenas, who had combined for 17 points on 4 of 28 shooting in his previous four games, scored 30 in Chicago on Nov .13, while playing for Washington. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Live Webcast. Although the Magic, who have already locked up the East’s fourth seed, will be without Howard and Richardson, they received an encouraging performance from Gilbert Arenas on Friday.
Chicago Bulls appear to be catching a break by facing a Magic team that will be without Howard. Stan Van Gundy had recently voiced his displeasure with the media essentially crowning Rose the MVP, but his choice for the award won’t get an opportunity to impress voters Sunday. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Live. Chicago secured the East’s best record Friday with a 93-82 win over Cleveland, its sixth straight victory and 18th in 20 games. It’s the first time the Bulls captured the East’s top seed since 1997-98, the most recent of their six NBA championships with Michael Jordan.
Orlando Magic Arenas started for just the second time since being acquired by Orlando on Dec. 18, and finished with 25 points on 9 of 14 shooting in 45 minutes to help the Magic secure their fourth consecutive 50-win season. Arenas, who had combined for 17 points on 4 of 28 shooting in his previous four games, scored 30 in Chicago on Nov .13, while playing for Washington. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Live Webcast. Although the Magic, who have already locked up the East’s fourth seed, will be without Howard and Richardson, they received an encouraging performance from Gilbert Arenas on Friday.
Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Live Streaming NBA Online
Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Live Streaming NBA Online on 3:30 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
Boston will take the tiebreaker, though neither side seems all that interested in the various permutations of what-might-happen. They prefer the simpler terms. Win out, and get home-court twice. Boston leading 16-9 after the first quarter and eventually prevailing 88-80 after holding Miami to 36 percent shooting. They met again two weeks later, Boston taking as much as a 20-point lead that the Heat whittled down to three in the final half-minute before falling 112-107. Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Live. This season began with great hubbub in Boston, the team that not only ousted Miami from the playoffs a year ago.
Miami Heat are understandably thrilled that Game 4 of the regular-season series is in Miami. That won’t be the case if Game 4 of a potential Heat-Celtics postseason series is also in Miami. Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Live Webcast. The No. 1 seed in the East has been locked up by the Chicago Bulls, and in some order, seeds 2 and 3 will go to Miami and Boston. So that means the Heat and Celtics will be slotted to meet in the East semifinals—where Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 would be hosted by the higher seed.
Boston will take the tiebreaker, though neither side seems all that interested in the various permutations of what-might-happen. They prefer the simpler terms. Win out, and get home-court twice. Boston leading 16-9 after the first quarter and eventually prevailing 88-80 after holding Miami to 36 percent shooting. They met again two weeks later, Boston taking as much as a 20-point lead that the Heat whittled down to three in the final half-minute before falling 112-107. Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Live. This season began with great hubbub in Boston, the team that not only ousted Miami from the playoffs a year ago.
Miami Heat are understandably thrilled that Game 4 of the regular-season series is in Miami. That won’t be the case if Game 4 of a potential Heat-Celtics postseason series is also in Miami. Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Live Webcast. The No. 1 seed in the East has been locked up by the Chicago Bulls, and in some order, seeds 2 and 3 will go to Miami and Boston. So that means the Heat and Celtics will be slotted to meet in the East semifinals—where Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 would be hosted by the higher seed.
Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Bobcats Live Streaming NBA Online
Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Bobcats Live Streaming NBA Online on 6:00 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
Detroit Pistons now have another former top-10 pick looking to resurrect his career in Wilcox, who’s averaged 11.8 points while shooting 67.6 percent over his last 13 games. He’s blossomed playing alongside rookie center Greg Monroe, the No. 7 overall pick who’s averaged 17.7 points and 10.7 rebounds over his last three contests. Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Bobcats Live. Pistons have been in the Davidson family since 1974, and in that time they haven’t seen many uglier road skids than the one they’re currently experiencing.
Charlotte Bobcats aren’t exactly going out in style, though. They’ve dropped five straight after falling 112-103 on Friday at Miami, their first game since being eliminated from playoff contention by losing in overtime to Orlando on Wednesday. Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Bobcats Live Webcast. Brown’s recent play has at least given Charlotte one bright spot. He’s averaged 15.7 points and shot 63.3 percent over his last three games, and his 23 points Friday were six more than he ever scored in a single game with Detroit the past two seasons.
Detroit Pistons now have another former top-10 pick looking to resurrect his career in Wilcox, who’s averaged 11.8 points while shooting 67.6 percent over his last 13 games. He’s blossomed playing alongside rookie center Greg Monroe, the No. 7 overall pick who’s averaged 17.7 points and 10.7 rebounds over his last three contests. Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Bobcats Live. Pistons have been in the Davidson family since 1974, and in that time they haven’t seen many uglier road skids than the one they’re currently experiencing.
Charlotte Bobcats aren’t exactly going out in style, though. They’ve dropped five straight after falling 112-103 on Friday at Miami, their first game since being eliminated from playoff contention by losing in overtime to Orlando on Wednesday. Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Bobcats Live Webcast. Brown’s recent play has at least given Charlotte one bright spot. He’s averaged 15.7 points and shot 63.3 percent over his last three games, and his 23 points Friday were six more than he ever scored in a single game with Detroit the past two seasons.
New Jersey Nets vs Toronto Raptors Live Streaming NBA Online
New Jersey Nets vs Toronto Raptors Live Streaming NBA Online on 6:00 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
New Jersey Nets won the first meeting 116-103 on March 4, and there was even more fireworks a day later. That game saw 27 ties and 21 lead changes - five in the three overtimes - as New Jersey beat the Raptors 137-136 when Andrea Bargnani’s jumper at the buzzer fell short. New Jersey Nets vs Toronto Raptors Live. With those absences forcing the Nets to start Mario West and Dan Gadzuric in the frontcourt, they didn’t put up much of a fight Friday against New York.
Toronto Raptors are in a similar situation as Bargnani, Leandro Barbosa, Jose Calderon and Amir Johnson have missed time over the past week. None of them played Friday in a 98-93 loss at Philadelphia, an effort that pleased coach Jay Triano even though he wasn’t around to see the end after being ejected in the fourth quarter. New Jersey Nets vs Toronto Raptors Live Webcast. Toronto having dropped nine of 10 and New Jersey losing eight of nine. Injuries have had plenty to do with that.
New Jersey Nets won the first meeting 116-103 on March 4, and there was even more fireworks a day later. That game saw 27 ties and 21 lead changes - five in the three overtimes - as New Jersey beat the Raptors 137-136 when Andrea Bargnani’s jumper at the buzzer fell short. New Jersey Nets vs Toronto Raptors Live. With those absences forcing the Nets to start Mario West and Dan Gadzuric in the frontcourt, they didn’t put up much of a fight Friday against New York.
Toronto Raptors are in a similar situation as Bargnani, Leandro Barbosa, Jose Calderon and Amir Johnson have missed time over the past week. None of them played Friday in a 98-93 loss at Philadelphia, an effort that pleased coach Jay Triano even though he wasn’t around to see the end after being ejected in the fourth quarter. New Jersey Nets vs Toronto Raptors Live Webcast. Toronto having dropped nine of 10 and New Jersey losing eight of nine. Injuries have had plenty to do with that.
New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Live Streaming NBA Online
New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Live Streaming NBA Online on 6:00 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
New Orleans won the first two meetings of the season against the Grizzlies before losing to them 93-81 at home last Friday. New Orleans may be trying to avoid a first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers, who are likely to claim the No. 2 seed. The two-time reigning NBA champions outscored the Hornets by an average of 10.8 points in sweeping the season series. New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Live. Hornets, winners of three straight and six of eight, are obviously in a similar position. New Orleans secured a playoff berth by beating Houston on Wednesday, and Memphis clinched the conference’s final spot Friday with a 101-96 win over Sacramento.
Memphis Grizzlies have been playing sound defense lately, limiting their last 10 opponents to an average of 89.2 points. Memphis is 22-3 this season when holding opponents to 91 points or fewer. Grizzlies are one game back of seventh-place New Orleans and 1 1/2 behind sixth-place Portland, and have games remaining against each. New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Live Webcast. Memphis Grizzlies, who have won eight of 10, are heading to the postseason for the first time since 2006.
New Orleans won the first two meetings of the season against the Grizzlies before losing to them 93-81 at home last Friday. New Orleans may be trying to avoid a first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers, who are likely to claim the No. 2 seed. The two-time reigning NBA champions outscored the Hornets by an average of 10.8 points in sweeping the season series. New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Live. Hornets, winners of three straight and six of eight, are obviously in a similar position. New Orleans secured a playoff berth by beating Houston on Wednesday, and Memphis clinched the conference’s final spot Friday with a 101-96 win over Sacramento.
Memphis Grizzlies have been playing sound defense lately, limiting their last 10 opponents to an average of 89.2 points. Memphis is 22-3 this season when holding opponents to 91 points or fewer. Grizzlies are one game back of seventh-place New Orleans and 1 1/2 behind sixth-place Portland, and have games remaining against each. New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Live Webcast. Memphis Grizzlies, who have won eight of 10, are heading to the postseason for the first time since 2006.
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Live Streaming NBA Online
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Live Streaming NBA Online on 7:00 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
New York earned a split of the season series with Philadelphia by winning 97-92 on Monday. New York has clinched its first playoff berth since 2003-04 and will face Boston or Miami, which are battling for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Live. Stoudemire, however, suffered a sprained ankle in that game and missed a 116-93 win over New Jersey on Friday. With the Knicks having wrapped up a playoff spot, coach Mike D’Antoni may elect to rest Stoudemire, who was on the bench in a walking boot, against Indiana.
Indiana Pacers have won five in a row and seven of eight at home. Collison has played well against the Knicks this season, averaging 20.7 points - 7.5 above his season average - and 7.7 assists in the three meetings. He had 24 points and nine assists in the most recent matchup, a 119-117 victory March 15, and scored 22 in a 98-92 loss at New York on Jan. 2. New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Live Webcast. Indiana is surging toward the postseason, winning five of six. Darren Collison scored 16 points and added 10 assists in a 114-102 victory over Atlanta on Friday, a game after he had 15 points and 11 assists in a win over Washington.
New York earned a split of the season series with Philadelphia by winning 97-92 on Monday. New York has clinched its first playoff berth since 2003-04 and will face Boston or Miami, which are battling for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Live. Stoudemire, however, suffered a sprained ankle in that game and missed a 116-93 win over New Jersey on Friday. With the Knicks having wrapped up a playoff spot, coach Mike D’Antoni may elect to rest Stoudemire, who was on the bench in a walking boot, against Indiana.
Indiana Pacers have won five in a row and seven of eight at home. Collison has played well against the Knicks this season, averaging 20.7 points - 7.5 above his season average - and 7.7 assists in the three meetings. He had 24 points and nine assists in the most recent matchup, a 119-117 victory March 15, and scored 22 in a 98-92 loss at New York on Jan. 2. New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Live Webcast. Indiana is surging toward the postseason, winning five of six. Darren Collison scored 16 points and added 10 assists in a 114-102 victory over Atlanta on Friday, a game after he had 15 points and 11 assists in a win over Washington.
Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Live Streaming NBA Online
Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Live Streaming NBA Online on 7:30 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
Phoenix Suns, closing a five-game road trip, hasn’t had much success in Dallas recently. The Mavericks have won six straight and 18 of 23 home matchups. Phoenix, 1-6 without Nash in the lineup, will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons and needs to win its final three games to avoid finishing under .500 for the first time since 2003-04. Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Live. Phoenix shot 50.0 percent from the field, but allowed New Orleans to make 55.6 percent.
Dallas Mavericks has won 10 of 13 against Phoenix, taking the most recent meeting 91-83 on March 27. Nowitzki scored 35 points in a 112-106 win Feb. 17. Dallas Mavericks have won all three meetings with the Suns, who have dropped seven of nine after a 109-79 defeat to New Orleans on Friday. Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Live Webcast. Mavericks, who appeared energized by the incident, stayed within one game of the Lakers with three to play. They lead fourth-place Oklahoma City by one game, though both are guaranteed home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Mavericks rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 107-96 on Friday.
Phoenix Suns, closing a five-game road trip, hasn’t had much success in Dallas recently. The Mavericks have won six straight and 18 of 23 home matchups. Phoenix, 1-6 without Nash in the lineup, will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons and needs to win its final three games to avoid finishing under .500 for the first time since 2003-04. Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Live. Phoenix shot 50.0 percent from the field, but allowed New Orleans to make 55.6 percent.
Dallas Mavericks has won 10 of 13 against Phoenix, taking the most recent meeting 91-83 on March 27. Nowitzki scored 35 points in a 112-106 win Feb. 17. Dallas Mavericks have won all three meetings with the Suns, who have dropped seven of nine after a 109-79 defeat to New Orleans on Friday. Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Live Webcast. Mavericks, who appeared energized by the incident, stayed within one game of the Lakers with three to play. They lead fourth-place Oklahoma City by one game, though both are guaranteed home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Mavericks rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 107-96 on Friday.
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Live Streaming NBA Online
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Live Streaming NBA Online on 9:00 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
Sacramento Kings had an opportunity to delay Memphis’ clinching of a playoff spot Friday, but couldn’t quite get it done. The Kings rallied from 12 down late in the third to pull within one with 39 seconds left, but didn’t score again in a 101-96 loss. Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Live. Limiting turnovers has also helped, as the Warriors have averaged 12.0 in their three straight wins - 2.8 fewer than they committed per game coming in. Golden State has gone 11-8 in its last 19 games in which it has turned the ball over 12 or fewer times.
Golden State Warriors won 117-109 in OT on Dec. 21 behind 36 points from Ellis, and the Kings defeated the Warriors 129-119 on March 14 thanks to a career-high 42 from Marcus Thornton. Warriors will have two more chances to hurt playoff teams when they visit Denver on Monday and host Portland on Wednesday. First, they’ll try to match their longest winning streak of the season when they take on Sacramento. Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Live Webcast. Golden State beat Dallas 99-92 last Saturday, routed Portland 108-87 on the road Tuesday and came home to knock off the Los Angeles Lakers 95-87 one night later.
Sacramento Kings had an opportunity to delay Memphis’ clinching of a playoff spot Friday, but couldn’t quite get it done. The Kings rallied from 12 down late in the third to pull within one with 39 seconds left, but didn’t score again in a 101-96 loss. Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Live. Limiting turnovers has also helped, as the Warriors have averaged 12.0 in their three straight wins - 2.8 fewer than they committed per game coming in. Golden State has gone 11-8 in its last 19 games in which it has turned the ball over 12 or fewer times.
Golden State Warriors won 117-109 in OT on Dec. 21 behind 36 points from Ellis, and the Kings defeated the Warriors 129-119 on March 14 thanks to a career-high 42 from Marcus Thornton. Warriors will have two more chances to hurt playoff teams when they visit Denver on Monday and host Portland on Wednesday. First, they’ll try to match their longest winning streak of the season when they take on Sacramento. Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Live Webcast. Golden State beat Dallas 99-92 last Saturday, routed Portland 108-87 on the road Tuesday and came home to knock off the Los Angeles Lakers 95-87 one night later.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Streaming NBA Online
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Streaming NBA Online on 9:30 pm EDT Sun April 10, 2011
Oklahoma City Thunder have played Los Angeles tough in the first two meetings, trailing by four points or fewer in the final minute each time. In the last game on Feb. 27, Oklahoma City’s James Harden missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer in the closing seconds of a 90-87 loss. Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Live. Oklahoma City Thunder beat Denver 104-89 on Friday, their straight victory and 14th in 17 games. They held the Nuggets well below their league-leading average of 106.9 points and forced 19 turnovers.
Los Angeles Lakers, which hasn’t endured a five-game skid since a dropping seven in a row from March 2-15, 2007, could have trouble getting its offense on track against Oklahoma City. The Lakers were outscored by 25 points during Kobe Bryant’s 32 minutes Friday, Bryant’s worst plus-minus rating of the season. Lakers are averaging 18.3 turnovers in the last four games - 5.1 more than their season average. Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Webcast. Lakers, who host San Antonio on Tuesday before concluding the regular season Wednesday against Sacramento, are struggling mightily offensively, averaging 87.0 points during their four-game skid.
Oklahoma City Thunder have played Los Angeles tough in the first two meetings, trailing by four points or fewer in the final minute each time. In the last game on Feb. 27, Oklahoma City’s James Harden missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer in the closing seconds of a 90-87 loss. Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Live. Oklahoma City Thunder beat Denver 104-89 on Friday, their straight victory and 14th in 17 games. They held the Nuggets well below their league-leading average of 106.9 points and forced 19 turnovers.
Los Angeles Lakers, which hasn’t endured a five-game skid since a dropping seven in a row from March 2-15, 2007, could have trouble getting its offense on track against Oklahoma City. The Lakers were outscored by 25 points during Kobe Bryant’s 32 minutes Friday, Bryant’s worst plus-minus rating of the season. Lakers are averaging 18.3 turnovers in the last four games - 5.1 more than their season average. Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Webcast. Lakers, who host San Antonio on Tuesday before concluding the regular season Wednesday against Sacramento, are struggling mightily offensively, averaging 87.0 points during their four-game skid.
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