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Portland primed to extend unbeaten streak against LA Galaxy
On a six-game unbeaten streak that includes at least one point in each of their last three road games, the Portland Timbers will be out to pick up more trinkets from their travels on Sunday.,The Timbers (4-2-3, 15 points) face the Los Angeles Galaxy in Carson, Calif., which gives them the chance to ...
Celtics prepared to put up fight vs. physical Magic in Game 4
The Orlando Magic can even their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series when they meet the visiting Boston Celtics in Game 4 on Sunday night.,After losing two games in Boston, seventh-seeded Orlando rebounded by earning a 95-93 home victory Friday. The second-seeded Celtics, who played withou...
Cam Fowler, Blues ride momentum into Game 4 vs. Jets
Cam Fowler is happy to be back in the playoffs and he's a big reason the St. Louis Blues are on the board in their Western Conference first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets.,Fowler, who spent his entire 15-season career with the Anaheim Ducks until he was traded to the Blues on Dec. 14, had a ...
Game 4 plot thickens as Timberwolves hold 2-1 lead over Lakers
If the playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves were a movie, it might be hard to determine how to label it.,Drama? Yes. Action? Also, yes. Thriller? You bet.,But this series has no script, so it's anyone's guess what will happen when the teams meet for Game 4 of thei...
'Committed' Pistons out to even series with Knicks in Game 4
After faltering in the opener of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, the Detroit Pistons showed maturity and toughness in their response. After Thursday's letdown in Game 3, they will have to dig even deeper to stay in the fight.,The Pistons host the Knic...
Jimmy Butler's Game 3 status uncertain as Warriors prepare to host Rockets
The Golden State Warriors got some encouraging news on Jimmy Butler from someone who should know -- Stephen Curry -- as their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets shifts to San Francisco for Game 3 on Saturday night.,Butler suffered what has been labeled a "deep ...
Stars' back-to-back OT wins have Avs' backs against wall
The Colorado Avalanche revamped their roster during the season, but all that work might go to waste if they can't rebound Saturday night.,Colorado beat the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series, but two straight overtime losses have Dallas in control of the matchup. ...
Clippers hope to replicate blowout of Nuggets in Game 4
After two highly competitive games to open their first-round series, the Los Angeles Clippers delivered a staggering blow to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3.,But Thursday's 117-83 trouncing only counts as one victory, so the Nuggets can tie the series at two games apiece when the best-of-seven Western ...
Nashville SC welcome Fire as both teams seek to end slumps
Nashville SC aim to break their four-game slump with a positive home outing Saturday night against the Chicago Fire.,Despite a strong start to the season, Nashville (4-4-1, 13 points) has struggled recently. Nashville has won just three points from its last four games, yielding late winners to Cinci...
Vying for sweep of Senators, Leafs believe 'killer instinct' will kick in
Closing out a playoff series has been an issue for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the years. With a 2-13 record in potential series-clinching games since 2004, they'll look to buck that trend when they visit the Ottawa Senators for Game 4 of their first-round series on Saturday.,"All we can do is unde...
Earthquakes add more ex-Revs to challenge powerful Crew
When San Jose takes to the field in Columbus against the Crew on Saturday, in the wake of two trades this week, the Earthquakes could also be known as the New England Revolution West.,First-year Quakes coach Bruce Arena has six players who previously played for him with the Revolution. The latest ad...
Charlotte FC face Revolution, aim for sixth straight home win
Charlotte FC can extend their perfect home record to six wins on Saturday night when they host the New England Revolution.,Charlotte (6-2-1, 19 points) has won its first five home matches under second-year coach Dean Smith while outscoring its opponents 13-2.,Most recently, that dominance continued ...
Orlando City, Atlanta United itching to end goal droughts
A pair of teams seeking an offensive jolt square off Saturday night when Orlando City host Atlanta United.,Orlando (3-2-4, 13 points) hasn't lost since March 8, but enters play following three straight scoreless draws. Last time out, Orlando mustered just two shots on goal in a road draw against CF ...
Golden Knights try to avoid digging 3-1 hole vs. high-scoring Wild
When the Vegas Golden Knights won yet another Pacific Division title and notched the second-best record in the Western Conference with 110 points, they were expected to make a strong run to lift their second Stanley Cup in three years.,But the Golden Knights find themselves in must-win mode heading ...
Union, D.C. United set for clash while on similar arcs
After earning much-needed victories, the Philadelphia Union and visiting D.C. United enter Saturday's MLS matchup each intent on starting a run of success.,Philadelphia (5-3-1, 16 points) broke out last Saturday with a 3-0 home victory over Atlanta United. The win came after the Union had scored jus...
Red Bulls out to rebound vs. hapless CF Montreal
It has been a struggle, to say the least, for CF Montreal, which is one of only two MLS clubs still yet to taste victory, along with the defending champion Los Angeles Galaxy.,CF Montreal aims to finally break their winless start when they visit the New York Red Bulls on Saturday at Harrison, N.J.,...
Surprising Austin FC face rebounding Houston Dynamo
Austin FC looks to build on their solid start to the season when they travel southeast to square off against the rebounding Houston Dynamo on Saturday in a Copa Tejas match in the Bayou City., ,The Verde (5-3-1, 16 points) have been one of the surprise sides in MLS. Austin's most recent outing was a...
Oilers make goaltending change ahead of Game 3 vs. Kings
Trailing in a Stanley Cup playoff series is nothing new to the Edmonton Oilers.,Last year alone, the Oilers overcame 2-1 and 3-2 deficits against the Vancouver Canucks, as well as a 2-1 deficit to the Dallas Stars.,But as the Oilers prepare to play host to the Los Angeles Kings on Friday, they know ...
Cavaliers expecting a fight from Heat in Game 3
The Eastern Conference No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers look to take a commanding 3-0 lead on Saturday afternoon when their first-round playoff series vs. the eighth-seeded Heat shifts to Miami for Game 3.,The Cavaliers rode back-to-back 30-point performances from Donovan Mitchell in home wins to open...
Rapids look to emulate Sounders' success
The Colorado Rapids own the better record heading into their Saturday night match with the Seattle Sounders, but still view their next opponents as premier Western Conference contenders.,The Sounders (3-3-3, 12 points) have won two MLS Cups and reached four finals since 2016 under manager Brian Schm...