ATLANTA (AP) — Indiana captured a must-win Game 6 by winning in Atlanta 95-88 to even that series at 3-3. David West led Indiana on a 16-0 run to end the game. Paul George and West led the Pacers with 24 apiece. Game 7 is Saturday in Indianapolis.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)— Oklahoma City stayed alive by routing Memphis 104-84. Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 36 points and 10 rebounds. Russell Westbrook added 25. Game 7 will be Saturday in Oklahoma City. And Stephen Curry scored 24 points and dished out nine assists, and the Golden State Warriors forced a decisive Game 7 by outlasting the Los Angeles Clippers 100-99.
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA owners’ advisory/finance committee has held its first meeting about Donald Sterling and is committed to ending his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers “as expeditiously as possible.” Commissioner Adam Silver has banned Sterling for life and fined him $2.5 million for making racist comments.
BOSTON (AP)— The Montreal Canadiens shocked Boston 4-3 in double overtime to take the opener of that Eastern Conference semifinal. P.K. Subban scored two power-play goals, including the game-winner 4:17 into the second OT.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Angel (AHN’-hehl) Cabrera made seven birdies in his 6-under 66 and has a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship on the PGA Tour. Phil Mickelson and Martin Flores are one shot back with Stewart Cink (sihnk) and Webb Simpson two shots off the lead.
