Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your ol’ buddy Davey Mac here and we’ve got an action-packed Sports Report for ya today! NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL! It’s all happening! But first!
Call me crazy…but I think the New York Knicks can go to the NBA Finals. Yeah…I said it!
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 13: Julius Randle #30, Jalen Brunson #11, and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks look on in the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
This team…currently at 37 and 27…have won seven straight games and look tremendous. They’ve had recent wins over Top 3 teams like the Celtics and 76’ers (in fact, they beat the Celtics twice)! They have played their way all the way to the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 24: Julius Randle #30 and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knights celebrate after a basket during the third quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
The Knicks also have not one, but TWO MVP candidates in Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson. These two have been brilliant all season. And with R.J. Barrett joining the party, the Knicks have three blossoming and young superstars leading the charge.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks heads for the net as Nic Claxton #33 anfd Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets defend in the second half at Madison Square Garden on March 01, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 149-118. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, head coach Tom Thibodeau has done a tremendous job. Though Thibs is a defense-first coach…the Knicks have been scoring tons of points in addition to giving great effort on D.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 27: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
I’m sorry…but I think this team is for real! The Knicks are going to the NBA Finals! I’m Davey Mac! That’s my Sports Two Cents!
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 24: Jalen Brunson #11 and Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks celebrate after their team’s win against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 24, 2023 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
Sixers Lose To Dallas
The 76’ers lost to the Mavericks last night…133 to 126…and it was all about Dallas’ two superstars, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving…as Luka had 42 points and Kyrie scored 40…and that was that. The Sixers fall to 40 and 22…still good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference.
DALLAS, TX – MARCH 2: Kyrie Irving #2 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrate a basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at American Airlines Center on March 2, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
NBA Tonight: Knicks Vs. Heat
The Knicks and Nets were inactive. Tonight the Knicks take on the Heat in Miami. The Knicks go into the game on a seven-game winning streak where they’ve played their best basketball all year. The Knicks record is up to 37 and 27…5th in the East.
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 24: Jalen Brunson #11 and Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks celebrate after their team’s win against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 24, 2023 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
Nets Vs. Celtics
The Nets go against the Celtics. The Nets are just 2 and 8 in their last ten games and have dropped to 34 and 28…6th in the East.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: Head coach Jacque Vaughn of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 01, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Rangers Fall To Ottawa
The Rangers fell to the Senators last night…5 to 3. The Rangers are now 35-18-9 for the season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 02: Cam Talbot #33 of the Ottawa Senators makes the third period save against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 02, 2023 in New York City. The Senators defeated the Rangers 5-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Devils Vs. Golden Knights Tonight
The Devils and Flyers were off. This evening the Devils face the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. The Devils are 40-15-5.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 22: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the 1st period of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Prudential Center on January 22, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Flyers Vs. Detroit On Sunday
The Flyers next play on Sunday when they take on the Red Wings in Philly. The Flyers are 23-28-11.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 01: Owen Tippett #74 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on after scoring during the first period against the New York Rangers at Wells Fargo Center on March 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Yankees Dominate Pittsburgh
The Yankees crushed the Pirates…9 to 1…to improve to 5 and 2 this Spring.
Sean Boyle #79 of the New York Yankees (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Mets Lose To Atlanta
The Mets lost to the Braves…6 to 2…to drop to 3 and 4 in preseason.
Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
Phils Fall To Boston
The Phillies got blasted by the Red Sox…15 to 3…to fall to 4 and 2 for the Spring.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: The Phillie Phanatic interacts with fans during the seventh inning in Game Five of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 03, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Top Prospect Returns To NFL Combine After Arrest
Georgia defensive starter Jalen Carter has returned to the NFL Combine after he was arrested on charges of reckless driving and racing which, authorities are saying, led to the crash that killed a Bulldogs teammate and a recruiting staff member. Carter is projected to be a Top 5 pick and was considered a possible Number 1 pick in this year’s NFL Draft.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 02: Jalen Carter of Georgia looks on during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 02, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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