 Los Angeles Times | Clippers already hurting in Game 1 loss Los Angeles Times Well-rested Spurs are efficient in a 108-92 victory, making 52% of three-pointers. Chris Paul has an off game with six points and five turnovers. Clippers forward Blake Griffin, right, puts up a shot over San Antonio's Boris Diaw during the first half ... Benjamin Polk: Spurs take Game 1 from Clippers by stopping Paul, spreading ball Spurs stay on a roll vs. Clippers Spurs shoot past Clippers in Game 1 |
 USA TODAY | Duncan, rested Spurs handle Clippers in Game 1 USA TODAY By J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY Eric Gay, AP San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, center, congratulates teammates Tony Parker, left, and Manu Ginobili, right, during the third quarter of Game 1 at San Antonio on Tuesday night. Spurs take Game 1 as Clippers run out of steam Spurs stay on a roll vs. Clippers Spurs 108, Clippers 92 |
 USA TODAY | Jeff Carter hat trick leads Kings past Coyotes USA TODAY By John Marshall, AP GLENDALE, Ariz. â€" Jeff Carter scored three goals, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots and the Los Angeles Kings matched an NHL record with their seventh straight road playoff victory, beating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 Tuesday night to ... Kings crush Coyotes 4-0 for 2-0 series lead Kings take 2-0 series lead over Coyotes NHL: Los Angeles Kings blank Phoenix Coyotes, take 2-0 series lead |
 Los Angeles Times | Game updates: Clippers vs. Spurs, Game 1 Los Angeles Times The Clippers look to build off their series' victory over Memphis with a road victory over San Antonio. Point guard Chris Paul will look to lead the Clippers to victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on ... Clippers Vs. Spurs, NBA Playoffs 2012: San Antonio Looks Rusty NBA Playoffs, Clippers Vs. Spurs Game 1 Score: Tim Duncan Leads San Antonio To ... Biggest question for Spurs in Round 2 |
 USA TODAY | Pacers pull out Game 2 win vs. Bosh-less Heat USA TODAY By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY MIAMI â€" With a sly grin Tuesday morning, Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel admitted he had an "aha" moment watching video of Game 1 between the Pacers and Miami Heat. Wilfredo Lee, AP Indiana Pacers guard Leandro Barbosa (28) ... Indiana frustrates Wade and James in 78-75 win, steals home-court in series ... A wrap of the NBA playoffs for Tuesday, May 15 Pacers win 78-75, late chances doom Miami |
 Sportsnet.ca | Beckett rebounds with strong outing in Red Sox victory Chicago Tribune BOSTON -- Josh Beckett had a few reasons to be happy. Celebrating his 32nd birthday, the right-hander dominated the Seattle Mariners for seven shutout innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to 5-0 win on Tuesday. A little less than a week ago he was booed ... Mariners shut out by Red Sox Mariners continue to struggle in 5-0 loss to Red Sox Beckett throws 7 scoreless as Red Sox beat M's |
 USA TODAY | Boston Red Sox - TeamReport Chicago Tribune MLB Team Report - Boston Red Sox - INSIDE PITCH There's an easy explanation for why the Red Sox have won four consecutive games. Better pitching. Including Jon Lester's 119-pitch complete game Monday night in a 6-1 win over the Mariners, ... Josh Beckett returns with 9 Ks, Boston beats Mariners Beckett returns with 9 Ks, Boston beats Mariners Red Sox 5, Mariners 0 |
 USA TODAY | AP: Mets to host 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field USA TODAY By Seth Wenig, AP By Seth Wenig, AP NEW YORK (AP) â€" A person familiar with the announcement says Major League Baseball will announce Wednesday that the New York Mets will host the 2013 All-Star game at Citi Field. The person spoke on condition of ... Mets expected to land 2013 All-Star Game Person familiar with announcement: MLB to confirm New York Mets as 2013 All ... Sources: Citi Field to host 2013 Game |
 CBC.ca | Lakers not OK, lose to Thunder Daily Breeze By Elliott Teaford, Staff Writer Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace, left, and Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden (13) jockey for position as they wait for the ball to be inbounded during the first quarter of Game 1 in the second round ... Thunder Knows Game 1 Was Just One Game Thunder takes 1-0 lead in Western Conference semifinals Thunder's Perkins a game-time decision for Wednesday |
 Globe and Mail | Thunder's Perkins a game-time decision for Wednesday SI.com OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma City Thunder starting center Kendrick Perkins will be a game-time decision for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night after aggravating a strained muscle in his right hip. Perkins did not practice on ... Thunder's Kendrick Perkins a game-time decision Lakers Lay Egg, Nest on Fire: A Fan Perspective NBA playoffs: Thunder rolls over Lakers, 76ers nip Celtics (+video) |
 The Guardian | Perkins listed as game-time decision with sore hip NBA.com OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma City Thunder starting center Kendrick Perkins will be a game-time decision for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night after aggravating a strained muscle in his right hip. Perkins did not practice on ... Thunder's Kendrick Perkins a game-time decision Pundits believe Lakers have no shot against Thunder (Web links) NBA playoffs: Thunder rolls over Lakers, 76ers nip Celtics (+video) |
 NEWS.com.au | Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving selected NBA's top rookie Boston Herald By AP Irving, who played beyond his years and above everyone's expectations including his own, was chosen the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Tuesday, winning an award he always believed was within reach. "It was a goal of mine," he said. Cavaliers' Irving named NBA's top rookie Detroit Pistons' Brandon Knight finishes eighth in NBA's Rookie of the Year voting NBA@2: Irving a Deserving Rookie of the Year |
 Globe and Mail | Kyrie Irving wins of rookie of year ESPN AP PTI Big Finish Irving, who played beyond his years and above everyone's expectations including his own, was chosen the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Tuesday, winning an award he always believed was within reach. Kyrie Irving's stats made him an easy ... Cavaliers' Irving selected NBA's top rookie Cavs' Irving named NBA's top rookie Kyrie Irving selected NBA's top rookie |
 USA TODAY | Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 1 dusting portends Lakers' playoff demise SportingNews.com There was plenty of evidence from Monday night's beatdown in Oklahoma City, in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal, to show that clock is already winding down on the Los Angeles Lakers' stay in the NBA playoffs. Very little of it had to do ... Changing of guard doesn't change LA's old playoff problem Thunder blast Lakers in series opener NBA Playoffs: Lakers Need Ramon Sessions To Be Better In Order To Beat Thunder |
USA TODAY | Changing of guard doesn't change LA's old playoff problem NBA.com OKLAHOMA CITY -- Derek Fisher, dumped by the Lakers when they wanted an upgrade at point guard, now plays for the Thunder ... and his successor was dismantled Monday by Thunder starter Russell Westbrook as Fisher looked on. Rich. Thunder humbles Lakers in 29-point blowout NBA Playoffs: Lakers Need Ramon Sessions To Be Better In Order To Beat Thunder NBA playoffs: Thunder rolls over Lakers, 76ers nip Celtics |
 The Guardian | Rangers Absorb Devils' Best Shots New York Times For the Rangers playoffs this year the overflow press box at Madison Square Garden is a narrow balcony tucked under the roof at the west end. It's cold, dark and lonely up there, especially if you're a Devils fan bound by the code of the press box not ... Defense And Lundqvist Key Rangers Rangers' ability to survive forecheck key to victory Lundqvist, Kreider lift Rangers over Devils in Eastern Conference finals opener |
 CBS News | Oklahoma City Thunder clobber Lakers in Game 1; 76ers even series with 82-81 ... CBS News (CBS/AP) OKLAHOMA CITY - For the second time in less than a week, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers must figure out how to fight back after a humbling loss. Bryant responded the first time by calling out his teammates for lackluster effort. • Philadelphia 76ers tie series with win at Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs: Thunder Fans Believe OKC Left Something In Tank Against Lakers Kendrick Perkins: Kendrick Perkins headed for game-time call? |
Globe and Mail | NBA Playoffs: Thunder Fans Believe OKC Left Something In Tank Against Lakers SB Nation The Los Angeles Lakers were simply throttled by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night in the first game of their second round series. While it's believed Kobe Bryant won't let his team get obliterated like that going forward, it was interesting to ... Kendrick Perkins: Kendrick Perkins headed for game-time call? Thunder Blast Lakers In Series Opener Oklahoma City routs Lakers |
 SB Nation | Thunder Destroy Lakers In Game 1, And Oklahoma City Is All Grown Up SB Nation By Andrew Sharp - Featured Contributor The Thunder sent a message in Game 1 Monday night, and after a 29-point blowout, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers heard it loud and clear. So did the rest of the NBA. May 15, 2012 - What Metta World Peace did to James ... Thunder clobber Lakers 119-90 in Game 1 Thunder crushes Lakers in opener Thunder storm past weary Lakers |
CBC.ca | Thunder crushes Lakers in opener HoopsWorld By HOOPSWORLD There was no question that Oklahoma City was the superior team in the first-round sweep against defending champion Dallas. After the first game of the Western Conference semifinals, the Los Angeles Lakers appear to be no match. Lakers' series opener most cowardly since '98 Thunder clobber Lakers 119-90 in Game 1 Thunder clobber Lakers 119-90 in Game 1 By The Associated Press • Tuesday, May ... |
USA TODAY | Lakers' series opener most cowardly since '98 OCRegister Kevin Ding column: The Lakers' lopsided Game 1 loss in Oklahoma City showed Coach Mike Brown's messages failing to get through to the players. By KEVIN DING OKLAHOMA CITY â€" The Lakers hadn't come anywhere close to being beaten this badly in the opener ... Lakers find no answer for Russell Westbrook Thunder clobber Lakers 119-90 in Game 1 Thunder shake LA |
 CBS News | Henrik Lundqvist the difference for Rangers Boston Herald By Tara Sullivan / The Record (Hackensack NJ) NEW YORK â€" For so much of the night, Henrik Lundqvist was under attack, a withering second-period, 20-minutes-of-fury attack by the Devils that seemed to emphasize every minute of rest New Jersey enjoyed ... Lundqvist, Kreider lift NYR over Devils in opener Notebook: Score another W for Lundqvist NEW JERSEY DEVILS |
 ABC News | Thunder Clobber Lakers 119-90 in Game 1 ABC News For the second time in less than a week, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers must figure out how to fight back after a humbling loss. Bryant responded the first time by calling out his teammates for lackluster effort. It might not be so simple this ... Thunder shake LA Lakers helped launch Thunder Oklahoma City's youth, movement are too much for Lakers in Game 1 |
USA TODAY | Lakers helped launch Thunder ESPN By Dave McMenamin | ESPNLosAngeles.com OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Los Angeles Lakers were outplayed, outhustled and outclassed by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, and the funny thing about it is, the Thunder would never be this good if it wasn't for the ... Oklahoma City's youth, movement are too much for Lakers in Game 1 Chris Mannix: Westbrook, Thunder show how far they've come in rout of Lakers Thunder beat Lakers by 29 in Game 1 |
