Stanley Cup Playoffs:
–The New York Islanders defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 last night in the opening game of their Eastern Conference Second Round Series.
–In the Western Conference – Dallas defeated Colorado 5-2 to take a 2-0 series lead.
NBA Playoffs:
–The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 135-115 to take a 3-1 lead their Western Conference series.
–Oklahoma City defeated Houston 117-114 to tie their series at 2-2.
–Milwaukee defeated Orlando 121-106. The Bucks now lead that Eastern Conference series 3-1.
–Miami completed a series sweep of Indiana after a 99-87 win.
Philadelphia fired head coach Brett Brown after they were swept by Boston in the First Round.