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NHL-McDavid faces tough questions about Oilers future after early playoff exit

TORONTO, May 1 : Connor McDavid’s pursuit of his first Stanley Cup has not been easy, and the Edmonton Oilers’ early elimination from the NHL playoffs has raised questions about the captain’s future with the team.

Knicks set record with 47-point halftime lead against Hawks - ESPN

ATLANTA — The New York Knicks set an NBA playoff record Thursday night with a 47-point halftime lead over the Atlanta Hawks.

Joel Embiid's 33 downs Celtics in Game 5 to keep 76ers alive - ESPN

BOSTON — Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.

Colorado Avalanche complete sweep of Los Angeles Kings - ESPN

LOS ANGELES — Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews scored in the third period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 5-1 victory in Game 4 on Sunday.

Harper scores 27 off bench, rallies Wemby-less Spurs in Game 3 - ESPN

PORTLAND, Ore. — As a left-handed guard who comes off the bench, Spurs rookie Dylan Harper said he gravitated toward a fellow lefty sixth man in San Antonio legend Manu Ginobili, who now works for the organization as a special advisor.