Sports Briefs 5/24/21

NBA

Ja Morant had 26 points as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 112-108 in game one of the Western Conference playoffs. Game two is Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.

NHL

The Nashville Predators won their second straight double overtime game against the Carolina Hurricanes Sunday 4-3. Juuse Sarros made a Predator record 58 saves in the contest, evening the series at two games each. Game five is tomorrow night in Nashville.

NASCAR

Chase Elliott picked up his first win of the season after some skillful driving and some weather provided a helping hand. Elliott was declared winner of NASCAR’s first cup series race at the Circuit of the America’s in Austin, TX following a rain delay. He led just five laps. Kyle Larson finished second while Joey Logano took third. Ross Chastain and AJ Allmendinger rounded out the top five.