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Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers’ rout of Nuggets for series lead

Kawhi Leonard recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and the Los Angeles Clippers took a 2-1 series lead with a convincing 117-83 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night at Inglewood, CaliforniaJames Harden had 20 points – all in the first half – to go with nine assists and six rebounds, while Norman Powell also scored 20 for the fifth-seeded Clippers. Ivica Zubac registered 19 points and nine rebounds as Los Angeles won its second straight in the best-of-seven, first-round series.Denver star Nikola Jokic recorded 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for his 20th career postseason triple-double. Jamal Murray also scored 23 points and Aaron Gordon added 15 points and seven rebounds for the fourth-seeded Nuggets.“We got to build off of this,” said Clippers coach Tyronn Lue.

Knicks narrowly beat Pistons to take 2-1 lead in series

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points, Jalen Brunson had 30 and the New York Knicks held on for a 118-116 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.

Maple Leafs take 3-0 lead over Senators in Battle of Ontario

The Maple Leafs are one victory away from another Battle of Ontario triumph — and a trip to the second round of the NHL playoffs.

Ryu, Liu share Chevron Championship lead as defending champion Korda struggles

THE WOODLANDS, Texas: Haeran Ryu and Yan Liu each shot bogey-free 7-under 65 to share the lead during the suspended first round of the Chevron Championship as top-ranked Nelly Korda struggled to a 77 on Thursday in her title defense.

Cavaliers avoid late collapse to take 2-0 series lead over the Heat

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 121-112 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Kristaps Porzingis bloodied as Celtics take 2-0 series lead over Magic

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round series with the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, but not without picking up some bumps and bruises — or, in Kristaps Porzingis' case, gashes.

An American should lead the US team, not Pochettino, says Arena

Former United States manager Bruce Arena has criticised the appointment of Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino as U.S. coach, saying the job should have gone to an American.

Los Angeles Kings hammer Oilers 6-2 to take a 2-0 series lead

Adrian Kempe had two third-period goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday night to seize a 2-0 lead in the first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.

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Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers’ rout of Nuggets for series lead

Knicks narrowly beat Pistons to take 2-1 lead in series

Maple Leafs take 3-0 lead over Senators in Battle of Ontario

Ryu, Liu share Chevron Championship lead as defending champion Korda struggles

Cavaliers avoid late collapse to take 2-0 series lead over the Heat

Kristaps Porzingis bloodied as Celtics take 2-0 series lead over Magic

An American should lead the US team, not Pochettino, says Arena

Los Angeles Kings hammer Oilers 6-2 to take a 2-0 series lead