the playoffs

Deni Avdija shined for the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 31 points and leading the team to a 115-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, boosting their playoff hopes.

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The Seattle Kraken signed coach Dave Hakstol to a contract extension through the 2025-26 season after he led the franchise to the second round of the playoffs in its second season.

Seattle’s management was still dealing with the mixed emotions that came with the Kraken’s unexpected playoff run and the disappointment when it ended earlier this week in a Game 7 loss to Dallas in the West semifinals.

Jordan Eberle sparked a five-goal outburst in the second period, as the Seattle Kraken beat the Dallas Stars 7-2 to take a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal.

But if Seattle wins in the afternoon, the Lions will only be playing for pride and maybe a slight incentive from one of their former teammates.

Martin Truex Jr. won for the fifth time this season Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and earned an automatic berth into the second round of the playoffs.