NBA and NHL Playoffs Heat Up As Top Seeds Survive Elimination
- The Knicks eliminate the Cavaliers to advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
- The Grizzlies stave off elimination by defeating the Lakers to force a Game 6 in their first-round series.
- The Hawks push their first-round series against the Celtics to 3-2 after Trae Young hits a game-winning shot.
- The Oilers dominate the Kings to take a 3-2 series lead, while the Stars also go up 3-2 in their series against the Wild.
- The Islanders extend their first-round series against the Hurricanes to 3-2 after defeating Carolina at home.



















































































































































































































































































































