SPORTS
NBA Finals: Celtics Overpower Warriors In 4th Quarter To Snatch Series Opener (And Home-Court Advantage)
At Chase Center, San Francisco:
Al Horford scored 26 points while Jaylen Brown added 24 and Derrick White 21 off the bench on Thursday night as the Boston Celtics produced the most lopsided fourth quarter in the history of the NBA Finals, outscoring the Golden State Warriors 40-16 en route to a series-opening 120-108 road victory.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 34 points while Andrew Wiggins added 20.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Rockies Outgun Oilers Again In Denver For 2-0 West Final Series Lead
At Denver:
Pavel Francouz produced his second career playoff shutout by saving all 24 shots on Thursday as the Colorado Avalanche blanked the visiting Edmonton Oilers 4-0 in the second game of the NHL's Western Conference Final as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
Artturi Lehkonnen, Nathan MacKinnon, Josh Manson, and Mikko Rantanen each scored once Nazem Kadri assisted three times as the Avalanche now hold a two-games-to-none series advantage.
Marlins Blank Giants In Miami
At LoanDepot Park, Miami:
Sandy Alcantara allowed three hits in seven innings of shutout pitching on Thursday night while walking two and striking out eight batters as the Miami Marlins (21-28) handcuffed the visiting San Francisco Giants (27-23) 3-0.
Jacob Stallings, Jesus Aguilar, and Miguel Rojas each had a base hit that produced a run.
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