Chicago and Anaheim move on in the NHL, while more NBA Western Conference playoffs games went overtime because that's all they do. That and more in today's playoff recaps.
Stanley Cup Playoffs
- Rangers 4, Flyers 2 (NYR 3-2)
- Blackhawks 5, Blues 1 (CHI wins series 4-2)
- Ducks 5, Stars 4 (F/OT) (ANA wins series 4-2)
In shocking fashion, Anaheim moved on in the West by scoring two goals in the final 2:10 of the game to force overtime. Nick Bonino, who scored the first goal in the quick comeback, made the game winner nearly three minutes into overtime. Devante Smith-Pelly had the other goal in the 3rd period, scoring his first two goals of the postseason in this game.
Chicago put the game out of reach early in the 3rd period after Jonathan Toews got a power play goal and Patrick Sharp scored a little over a minute later, making it 3-1.
Philadelphia took six more shots, held New York to 22 shots, had 15 more faceoff wins, and lost.
NBA Playoffs
- Wizards 98, Bulls 89 (WSH 3-1)
- Warriors 118, Clippers 97 (Tied 2-2)
- Raptors 87, Nets 79 (Tied 2-2)
- Blazers 123, Rockets 120 (F/OT) (POR 3-1)
Trevor Ariza put up 30 points for Washington, and the team turned it over just six times on the day, forcing Chicago to win at home in Game 5.
Both Toronto and Brooklyn were a disaster from long range, the main reason for a lower score. But the Nets were also dismal from the free throw line, going 19-of-29 while the Raptors missed just gimmies. DeMar DeRozan had 20 of his 24 points in the first half, and Toronto won their first playoff road game since 2001.
Portland and Houston played another thrilling overtime game with zero defense. For the first time in this series, a game was won by the home team, which is awful news for Houston. LaMarcus Aldridge had a calmer 29 points, 10 rebounds. Seven players on both teams combined had 21 or more points. Troy Daniels on Houston had 17 off the bench. Everyone else finished in single digits.
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