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NBA Playoffs: Spurs Advance; NHL Playoffs: Rangers Win In OT

By Steve Russell on May 8th, 2012

The San Antonio Spurs move on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs in the Western Conference after knocking off Utah 87-81 Monday to sweep the series 4-0.  In the only other NBA playoff game last night, the Los Angeles Clippers win at home 101-97 to take a 3-1 lead over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Tonight, Orlando is at Indiana where the Pacers look to close out that series; Boston is at Atlanta where the Hawks also face elimination and Denver is at the Los Angeles Lakers and the Nuggets are the team facing elimination with a loss.

In the NHL playoffs, the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.   Tonight, New Jersey is at Philadelphia and the Devils can win the series with a victory tonight.


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