Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with a fast-paced Sports Report for ya this morning! History-making deal in the NFL! MLB recap! NBA & NHL Playoffs are here! But first!
Did you see what happened in the Golden State Warriors v. Sacramento Kings game last night? We had a little professional wrestling activity! Check it out!
Sabonis is down after Draymond stepped on him. pic.twitter.com/6MwsNLT2Pj
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 18, 2023
The Warriors’ Draymond Green appeared to stomp on the Kings’ Domantas Sabonis’ mid-section after Sabonis hit the deck. Green was ejected for the incident.
Draymond Green interacts with Kings fans as he was ejected.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 18, 2023
(via ben.golliver/IG) pic.twitter.com/vRYyJ1AUda
Draymond has had a history of controversy. He was ejected in the NBA Finals a few years ago…he punched his team-mate Jordan Poole in the face before the season and was suspended by the team for that…and has racked up numerous technical fouls and suspensions throughout the years.
"My leg got grabbed. Second time in two nights. Referees just watch it.”
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 18, 2023
-Draymond talks about his flagrant on Sabonis pic.twitter.com/ywIMKFKHYo
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal offered their take on TNT after the game about the incident. Check it out.
“Why don’t you lay on the floor and I’ll see if I can stomp on you?” 🤣💀@SHAQ & Chuck on Draymond's ejection pic.twitter.com/LDI9WGUT3D
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 18, 2023
I don’t know what Draymond Green was thinking…but honestly…the Warriors (who are trying to defend as NBA Champions from last year) are now down two games to none to the Kings and things are looking dicey for the Champs! Last night was NOT the time for Draymond to be pulling a “Stone Cold” Steve Austin! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my Sports Two Cents!
Draymond Green when Sabonis grabbed his leg: pic.twitter.com/E1OY5PDnKH
— K.BO XXV (@KBO_XXV) April 18, 2023
Sixers Cut Down Nets
Let’s start with basketball…where the 76’ers beat the Nets last night in Game 2 of their playoff series…96 to 84. Philly’s Tyrese Maxey had 33 points…Joel Embiid added 20 points and 19 rebounds…as the Sixers now have a two games to none lead over the Nets.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 17: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes up for a layup against Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets in the first quarter during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 96-84. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Warriors Lose To Kings Again
In other NBA postseason action…the Warriors lost to the Kings to go two games to none in their season. Steph Curry and the defending-NBA Champions in big trouble.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors complains about a play during Game Two of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on April 17, 2023 in Sacramento, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Cavs Tonight!
Now tonight…the Knicks are back in action as the Knicks take on the Cavs in Cleveland for Game 2 of their series. Tipoff time is 7:30. The Knicks are up one game to none after Saturday’s victory. A win tonight would be absolutely huge with the Knicks headed back to Madison Square Garden this week.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – APRIL 15: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates after scoring during the fourth quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 101-97. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Devils Vs. Rangers Tonight!
And it’s Stanley Cup Playoff time and no bigger game in our area than the Devils facing off against the Rangers tonight at the Prudential Center. The puck is scheduled to drop at seven o’clock. The Devils come in 52-22-8…the Rangers go in at 47-22-13. Should be awesome!
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MARCH 30: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the New York Rangers at the Prudential Center on March 30, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Mets Outslug Dodgers
The Mets beat the Dodgers last night…8 to 6. Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Jeff McNeil each had three hits in the Met victory.
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 17: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a single against starting pitcher Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium on April 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Phils' Game Postponed---Double-Header Today
The Phillies game against the White Sox was postponed due to inclement weather. The makeup date is today as the two teams will play a double-header.
CINCINNATI, OHIO – APRIL 16: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a double in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 16, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Yanks Vs. Angels Tonight
The Yankees were off. They go against the Angels tonight at Yankee Stadium. That means Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are in the house. Strike ‘em out!
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 27: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim strikes out in the first inning against Masahiro Tanaka #19 of the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 27, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Eagles' Hurts Signs Record Deal
Lastly…football. The Eagles have just made quarterback Jalen Hurts the highest paid player in NFL history as Philly has just given Hurts a five-year deal worth $255 million! Aye, caramba! That’s $51 million a year! Congrats, Jalen!
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 12: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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