The GIST: It’s that time of year again when both the NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs are in full swing with conference semifinals underway. If you’re feeling tired, leave the heat packs alone and let us update you on the latest action on the court and the ice.
🏀 NBA: The Boston Celtics (Eastern Conference) and Oklahoma City Thunder (Western Conference) are holding onto their No. 1 seed positions with convincing Game 1 wins over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks, respectively. The Minnesota Timberwolves are also in the lead with a 2-0 advantage over the defending champions Denver Nuggets, while the NY Knicks secured a thrilling Game 1 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Will they continue their winning streak in Game 2 tonight at 8 p.m. ET?
🏒 NHL: The NY Rangers remain undefeated in the playoffs after a 2-0 double overtime victory against the Carolina Hurricanes, advancing to a 2-0 series lead. The Colorado Avalanche started their series with a bang, defeating the Dallas Stars 4-3 in Game 1. The Boston Bruins dominated the Florida Panthers in their Game 1 matchup, with Game 2 scheduled for tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET. And tonight, the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers face off in the Great White North showdown at 10 p.m. ET. Stay tuned for more exciting games!
