Alexander: Clippers’ atonement tour begins Saturday — Whittier Daily News

Remember when the Clippers were the lovable overachievers in town? When they took the then-dynastic Golden State Warriors to the brink two springs ago? “ 943 more words

Alexander: Clippers’ atonement tour begins Saturday — Whittier Daily News

OBF: Ready or not, we’ll find out if Celtics are ready or not — Boston Herald

The NBA’s first full-season play-in tournament begins tonight with your Boston Celtics continuing their quixotic journey for a second NBA title since Joe Biden first sought the presidency in 1988.

OBF: Ready or not, we’ll find out if Celtics are ready or not — Boston Herald

Suns’ Monty Williams wins Coach of the Year from fellow coaches — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

The media still votes on a Coach of the Year that is more widely recognized as the top coaching honor.

Suns’ Monty Williams wins Coach of the Year from fellow coaches — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Adjusting for postseason rotations: Should Clippers be title favorite? Are Trail Blazers sleeping giant? — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Most postseason projections consider full-season results. But teams’ identities can radically change by the playoffs.

Adjusting for postseason rotations: Should Clippers be title favorite? Are Trail Blazers sleeping giant? — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

MARLIES 2, LAVAL 0

LAVAL ROCKET (23-9-3-1 – 50 Points) vs.
TORONTO MARLIES (15-16-0-2 – 32 Points)
MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021

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SCORING SUMMARY

Toronto: B. McMann (2) PP (J. Brazeau, J. Duszak), S. Noesen (3) (J. McKenna)
Goaltender: M. Hutchinson (39/39)

Laval: None
Goaltender: C. Price (13/15), C. Primeau (2/2)

ON THE SCORESHEET

  • Bobby McMann opened the scoring on the power play at 2:25 of the first period. This was his first game-winning goal. McMann has three points (2 goals, 1 assist) in 19 games with the Marlies.
  • Stefan Noesen scored Toronto’s second goal at 4:11 of the first period. This was Noesen’s first goal with the Marlies.
  • Justin Brazeau recorded the primary assist on McMann’s first period goal. He has four points (3 goals, 1 assist) in 19 games this season.
  • Joseph Duszak had the secondary assist on McMann’s first period goal. He has points (2-3-5) in his last five games. Duszak has collected 11 points (4 goals, 7 assist) in 23 games.
  • Jeremy McKenna picked up the lone assist on Noesen’s first period goal. He has 11 points (4 goals, 7 assists) in 26 games with the Marlies.
  • Michael Hutchinson stopped all 39 shots he faced. This was Toronto’s second shutout of the season.

OF NOTE…

  • Bobby McMann’s first period goal was Toronto’s 100th of the season.
  • The Marlies have won four straight games for the first time this season.
  • Toronto went 4-for-4 on the penalty kill and 1-for-5 on the power play. Toronto has not allowed a goal on the penalty kill in their last five games (12/12).
  • Laval had a 39-17 edge in shots in all situations. Stefan Noesen led the Marlies with five shots on goal.
  • The Marlies are 15-16-0-2 against Canadian Division opponents and end their season series 6-3-0-1 against the Laval Rocket.

RECORD WHEN…

Scoring first                                        15-7-4-0
Leading after 1                                    
8-3-0-0
Leading after 2                                     12-0-0-0
Outshot by opponent                          9-8-0-2
Did not allow a goal on penalty kill     14-8-0-1
Scored on the power play                   9-5-0-1
Monday                                               2-3-0-0

REGULAR SEASON LEADERS

Goals                                       11 (Gaudet)
Assists                                    19 (Kossila)
Points                                      25 (Kossila)
PPG                                          2 (Brazeau, Gogolev, Kossila, Robertson)
Shots                                       71 (Rosen)
+/-                                            +10 (Kossila)
PIMS                                        48 (Clune)

POSTGAME QUOTES

HEAD COACH GREG MOORE

On tonight’s game:
Hutch was great today. Maybe the best game I’ve seen him play in person. Really calm, really poised. He fought so hard to find pucks through traffic. Being able to get to rebounds and get to his feet and push. He was really impressive to watch today. The team as a whole, there was no panic. The last few games here, you can tell they have confidence that even when they weather the storm, they know what they need to get back on track. They know the formula. It just takes one big shift to turn it around and start adding to some sequences to tilt the ice back in our favour and they find a way to do that even after a little bit of a push from the opponent.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS

May 17             Scott Sabourin (RW) â€“ Returned on loan from Toronto (NHL)
May 17             Mac Hollowell (D) 
– Returned on loan from Toronto (NHL)
May 15             William Villeneuve (D) 
– Signed to ATO
May 13             Kristians Rubins (D) 
– Reassigned by Toronto (NHL) to Latvia (WHC)
May 12             Joseph Woll (G) â€“ Returned on loan from Toronto (NHL Taxi)

UPCOMING GAMES:
*All times Eastern Standard Time

Wednesday, May 19 at Belleville – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 20 at Belleville – 4:00 p.m.

Fenway Park to return to full capacity on May 29, Red Sox ‘excited see Boston’s vibrancy restored’ — Boston Herald

The Red Sox will be playing in front of sold-out crowds at Fenway Park again this season — and much sooner than expected. After Gov. Charlie Baker announcement earlier Monday that COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted across Massachusetts starting on May 29 — and Boston Mayor Kim Janey’s decision to align with the state —…

Fenway Park to return to full capacity on May 29, Red Sox ‘excited see Boston’s vibrancy restored’ — Boston Herald

Celtics Injury Report: Robert Williams Probable For Play-In Vs. Wizards — NESN.com

With everything on the line, the Boston Celtics may have some good news regarding availability for Tuesday’s play-in game. Robert Williams, who has been dealing with turf toe through the last stretch of the regular season, has been upgraded to probable for the contest against the Washington Wizards. The sophomore center has missed 12 of […]

Celtics Injury Report: Robert Williams Probable For Play-In Vs. Wizards — NESN.com

LeBron James says Steph Curry is NBA’s MVP ahead of Wednesday’s play-in matchup — Red Bluff Daily News

Count LeBron James among those calling for Steph Curry to win the NBA’s MVP award. James’ flattery comes ahead of Wednesday’s matchup between his Los Angeles Lakers and Curry’s Warriors at Staples Center in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. 336 more words

LeBron James says Steph Curry is NBA’s MVP ahead of Wednesday’s play-in matchup — Red Bluff Daily News

Warriors-Lakers: Biggest storylines ahead of the play-in showdown — Monterey Herald

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Bay Area News Group’s Warriors beat reporter Wes Goldberg and Southern California News Group’s Lakers beat reporter Kyle Goon go back and forth on Wednesday’s play-in game that will determine which team will advance to the playoffs as the No. 2,277 more words

Warriors-Lakers: Biggest storylines ahead of the play-in showdown — Monterey Herald

Kurtenbach: Step aside, Steph — it’s time for Playoff Draymond to take the reins of the Warriors — Chico Enterprise-Record

Steph Curry has carried the Warriors through the 72-game regular season with arguably the campaign of his career. But he can take a load off now that we’ve reached the postseason. Yes, starting Wednesday with the Warriors’ play-in tournament game against the Lakers in Los Angeles, it’ll be Draymond Green’s time to carry the Dubs.…

Kurtenbach: Step aside, Steph — it’s time for Playoff Draymond to take the reins of the Warriors — Chico Enterprise-Record

How Kemba Walker Is Feeling Ahead Of Celtics-Wizards Play-In Game — NESN.com

The Boston Celtics implemented a long-term plan in the hopes that Kemba Walker would be at his healthiest entering the postseason, and it seems the All-Star point guard is holding up his end. Walker told reporters Monday, one day before the Celtics host the Washington Wizards in the NBA Play-In Tournament, that he was fresh […]

How Kemba Walker Is Feeling Ahead Of Celtics-Wizards Play-In Game — NESN.com