NBA PLAYOFFS:
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies battled through 3 overtimes with the Thunder eventually winning 133-123 and tying up the series as 2 games a piece. The Thunder appeared to have the game in hand as they led by 10 points with just over 5 minutes remaining but the Grizzlies rallied and Mike Conley, Jr.'s three pointer with three seconds left tied the game and sent the game to overtime. In the first overtime the scoring went back and forth, but when Memphis' OJ Mayo fouled out with 16 seconds left you had to wonder if things were falling apart for the Grizzlies. However, Mayo's replacement (former Maryland star and loud-mouth) Greivis Vasquez came in and hit a HUGE off-balanced 3-pointer with 9 seconds left to tie the game, once again. Into the 2nd overtime offensive production went down which amounted to only 10 points, a team, scored. Vasquez again made his presence (off the bench) felt as he hit a 2 point jumper and converted the following free throw. OKC's Russell Westbrook ended the scoring in the 2nd overtime when he hit a deep 2 point shot to tie the game again and sent the game into the 3rd overtime. In the 3rd overtime both teams looked tired, especially Memphis, as the Thunder out-scored the Grizzlies 14-4 in the 3rd OT. Kevin Durant, alone, out-scored the Grizzlies in the 3rd OT as he scored 6 points. The Grizzlies made their final shot of the night with 2:40 left on the clock in the 3rd OT and couldn't then couldn't make anything else leading to an easy finish to the overtime period. Russell Westbrook led all scorers with 40 points and Kevin Durant also added 35 for the Thunder. The Grizzlies were led by Zach Randolph's 34 points/16 rebounds and Marc Gasol's 26 points/21 rebounds.
The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics also battled into overtime, last night, but this game only took one extra frame to determine a winner as the Heat went on to win 98-90 and with the win the Heat take a 3 games to 1 lead over the defending Eastern Conference Champion Celtics in the best of 7 series. LeBron James led the Heat in scoring with 35 points and Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 27. The Heat's version of "The Big Three" all scored 20 or more points, a piece.
NHL PLAYOFFS:
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators, 2-1, and ended the best-of-seven series by winning 4 games to 2. Two 1st period goals were all Vancouver ended up needing as they now move on to the Western Conference Finals.
NCAA Basketball News:
Texas A&M head coach, Mark Turgeon, has accepted the same position at Maryland. A news conference at Maryland is set for Noon, today, to announce Turgeon as the new coach replacing recently retired, Gary Williams.
WVU basketball news:
WVU (basketball) forward Kevin Jones announced he had withdrawn from the NBA Draft and will return for his senior season.
WVU basketball also announced that freshman Kevin Noreen has been granted a hardship waiver granting him another season of eligibility. Simply put he'll be a freshman again, this coming season.
Other news:
LeBron James apologized for responding, "that's retarded" during a post-game press conference.
The US Women's World Cup team was announced.
NBA announces all-defensive teams. Boston Celtics Kevin Garnett and LA Lakers guard Kobe Bryant were both named to the first team for a record-tying ninth time.
The Greenbrier Classic announced even more talent will be showing up this summer in southern West Virginia. PGA Tour star, Phil Mickelson has been confirmed as a participant in the golf tournament and the Black Eyed Peas were announced as joining the already impressive list of concert performers. Along with the Black Eyed Peas other confirmed acts include Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan and Keith Urban. All great news for the Greenbrier Classic, as it continues to garner great publicity and interest.
MLB Scores:
ESPN's MLB ScoreboardNL:
Pirates beat Dodgers, 4-1. With the win the Pirates moved above the .500 mark in mid-May for the first time in seven years.
Phillies beat Marlins, 6-4.
Reds beat Astros, 6-1.
Brewers beat Padres, 4-3.
Rockies beat Mets, 2-1.
AL:
Tigers beat Blue Jays, 10-5.
Red Sox beat Twins, 2-1 in 11 innings.
Athletics beat Rangers, 7-2.
White Sox beat Angels, 8-0.
That's all. Enjoy your day!!
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