Friday May 3

This week’s sports news and what to watch this weekend

NBA Playoffs

The Denver Nuggets beat the LA Lakers 4-1 to take the series. Oklahoma City Thunder sweep the New Orleans Pelicans 4-0. Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 4-1 to win the series. Indiana Pacers win their series against the Milwaukee Bucks 4-2. The NY Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in 6 games 4-2. Cleveland Cavaliers lead the Orlando Magic 3-2 heading into tonight’s game in Orlando. Dallas Mavericks lead the LA Clippers 3-2 for Game 6 tonight in Dallas.

For second round play, Minnesota Timberwolves take on the defending champions, Denver Nuggets in Game 1 on Saturday.

NHL Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes swamp the NY Islanders to take the series 4-1. The Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. The Florida Panthers stuff the Tampa Lightning to win the series 4-1. The Edmonton Oilers win their series against the LA Kings 4-1. Dallas Stars take Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights to go up 3-2 in the series. Vancouver Canucks lead the Nashville Predators 3-2 as they head into Nashville for Game 6 tonight. Toronto Maple Leafs stun the Boston Bruins and tie the series 3-3 with a Game 7 in Boston on Saturday.

For the second round, The Carolina Hurricanes and NY Rangers series kicks off on Sunday.

Other Sports

The 150th Kentucky Derby is on Saturday. Get to know the horses so you can give sound gambling advice to your friends and family.

Boxer, Ryan Garcia, has reported tested positive for performance enhancing drugs before his fight with Devin Haney on April 20. Garcia completed a massive upset with a majority decision.

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND

Friday

NHL Playoffs
Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators (Game 6) | 7pm ET on TNT
Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights (Game 6) | 10pm ET on TNT 

NBA Playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic (Game 6) | 7pm ET on ESPN
LA Clippers at Dallas Mavericks (Game 6) | 9:30pm ET on ESPN

PGA Tour
CJ Cup Byron Nelson | 4pm ET on Golf Channel

Saturday

Kentucky Derby
Coverage starts 2:30pm ET | Main Race 6:57pm ET on NBC

NHL Playoffs
Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins (Game 7) | 8pm ET on ABC

NBA Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets (Game 1) | 7pm ET on TNT

PGA Tour
CJ Cup Byron Nelson | 3pm ET on CBS

Sunday

NHL Playoffs
Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars (Game 7 if necessary) | TBD
Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks (Game 7 if necessary) | TBD
Carolina Hurricanes at NY Rangers (Game 1) | TBD

NBA Playoff
Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers (Game 7 if necessary) | 1pm ET on ABC
Dallas Mavericks at LA Clippers (Game 7 if necessary) | 8pm ET on TNT

PGA Tour
CJ Cup Byron Nelson | 3pm ET on CBS

Formula 1
Miami Grand Prix | 4pm ET on ABC

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Sean Fitzgerald
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