NBA Playoffs: Sixers, Warriors and Pelicans dominant in first round

The NBA Playoffs first round continues this week for 10 of the 16 teams in the Association’s postseason. While those teams must still battle it out, three NBA franchises are through to the second round after dominant performances. The Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans have qualified for the next stage, and  a possible upset in the next round could be brewing in both conferences.

Philadelphia 76ers – +900 to win the NBA Championship Philadelphia was brilliant in its four games to one series win over the Miami Heat. The 76ers pasted the Heat in  ... 

The goalies DO matter. A lot.

Like a pitcher in MLB, goalies in NHL DO MATTER. A lot. The goalie is not everything but it’s a big part of the success for the team.

Take a look at Tampa. They offense is hot but they allow 3-5 goals every game. How can you win like that?

Yesterday was one of those examples when zcode disqualified Flyers just because it saw Nabokov in the net. And it was a right move because he completely shut the flyers down.

The New York Islanders finally left Philadelphia with a victory after four frustrating years and 13 straight losses.  ...