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ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks earned their team-record 58th victory as DeMarre Carroll and Jeff Teague (teeg) each scored 16 points in a 96-69 rout of Phoenix. Mike Muscala also finished with 16 points while starting in place of injured All-Star forward Paul Millsap, who's out with a shoulder injury. Atlanta already has wrapped up home-court advantage throughout the NBA's Eastern Conference playoffs.
UNDATED (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans currently have possession of the eighth and final playoff berth in the NBA's Western Conference, a half-game ahead of Oklahoma City. Anthony Davis scored 23 of his 29 points in the second half and hit two free throws with nine seconds left as the Pelicans beat Golden State 103-100. The Thunder were clobbered 113-88 against visiting San Antonio as Kawhi (kah-WY') Leonard matched a career high with 26 points.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have wrapped up the NHL's President's Trophy for the third time since 1992 by beating a local rival. Kevin Hayes had a goal and an assist 47 seconds apart in the first period as the Rangers doubled up New Jersey 4-2 to clinch home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs. Carl Hagelin (HAG'-lihn) added an empty-netter and an assist for the Rangers, who outshot the Devils 19-4 in the first period en route to their fifth consecutive win.
OTTAWA (AP) — The Ottawa Senators stormed back from a 3-0 deficit against Pittsburgh to pull into a tie with Boston for the NHL's final Eastern Conference playoff berth. Mark Stone scored 2:43 into overtime to complete the Senators' rally in a 4-3 triumph over the Penguins. Mike Hoffman tied it with 1:48 left in regulation before Stone notched his second goal of the night.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Connecticut Huskies are NCAA women's basketball champions for the 10th time, all under head coach Geno Auriemma (aw-ree-EH'-muh). Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Moriah Jefferson each scored 15 points as the Huskies earned a 63-53 triumph over Notre Dame. Auriemma tied UCLA's John Wooden for the most NCAA basketball championships.
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