Tatum’s triple-double leads Celtics over Butler-less Heat
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics spent the days leading up to their playoff matchup with Miami talking about wanting to match the physicality of a team that would be looking for an edge with star Jimmy Butler.
Baseball: Palte’s strong outing leads Grove past Allen East
COLUMBUS GROVE — In baseball, if you throw strikes good things will happen.
Stephenson’s 1st career grand slam leads Reds past Angels
CINCINNATI — Tyler Stephenson hit his first career grand slam in the first inning, Stuart Fairchild drove in two runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 on Saturday night to take the first two games of the three-game interleague series.
Naylor’s two-run HR helps Guardians beat the Athletics
CLEVELAND — Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer and celebrated by striking himself on the helmet with his bat, providing the Cleveland Guardians with the go-ahead run in a 6-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night.
Mitchell, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded win over Magic
CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers spent the week insisting they were better prepared for this year’s playoffs.
Ingram, Valanciunas lift Pelicans past Kings
NEW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram scored 24 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans booked a spot in the NBA playoffs with a 105-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings in a play-in tournament elimination game on Friday night.
Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls
MIAMI — The chants started raining down in the fourth quarter. “We want Boston,” the Miami Heat crowd kept shouting, over and over.
De La Cruz slugs 3-run HR as Reds beat Angels
CINCINNATI — Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run homer, Nick Lodolo pitched 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball for his second quality start since coming off the injured list and the Cincinnati Reds snapped a three-game skid with a 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
