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

May 8, 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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