PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks were once again undone by a single inning, a recurring issue that resurfaced in their 17-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday to open a four-game series. Apr 2, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Kevin Ginkel (37) throws during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Chase Field.

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The OKC Thunder looked particularly motivated against the Lakers on Thursday, as they blew out a Western Conference rival.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Zack Ostapchuk scored his first goal in nearly three months and the San Jose Sharks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory.

Collin Graf, William Eklund and Adam Gaudette also scored and Alex Nedeljkovic made 18 saves.

San Jose, which had the worst record in the NHL last season, is fighting for a wild-card spot in the crowded Western Conference. The Sharks haven’t made the playoffs since 2018-19.

Sharks star Macklin Celebrini, who had nine points in his previous three games, was scoreless on three shots.

John Tavares scored a power-play goal for Toronto. The Maple Leafs have lost two of three on a four-game trip.

Up next

Maple Leafs: At Los Angeles on Saturday.

Sharks: Host Nashville on Saturday night.

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Jrue Holiday had 27 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Trail Blazers downed the New Orleans Pelicans 118-106 on Thursday night with Portland’s new owners looking on. Deni Avdija added 26 points for the Blazers, who have won three straight and eight of their last 10 games. Toumani Camara finished with 23 points.

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Max Strus’s 24-point performance helped the Cavs end their road trip with a victory.

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