Good morning, Sports gang! Davey Mac here with another big-time Sports Report for ya! Things are heating up in the NBA Playoffs! The Devils begin their next series tonight! And MORE!
But first! Aaron Rodgers was yet again sitting front row in Madison Square Garden last night to support the Knicks. He was with fellow Jet Sauce Gardner.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and cornerback Sauce Gardner attend game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 111-105. 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)
Rodgers are shook hands and hung out a little with Knicks great Carmelo Anthony.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: Former New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony hugs New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers during game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 111-105. 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)
Rodgers got a fantastic reaction from the Garden crowd.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers attends game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 111-105. 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)
The question is- is Aaron Rodgers the new king of this area? It’s starting to look like it! I’m Davey Mac…that’s just my two cents!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: Kiyan Anthony, Carmelo Anthony, Aaron Rodgers and Sauce Gardner attend game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 111-105. 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)
Knicks Take Game 2
The Knicks got a huge win last night as the Knicks beat the Heat in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup…final score…Knicks 111, Heat 105. The Knicks’ Julius Randle came back from injury to get 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists…meanwhile, point guard Jalen Brunson was excellent as well…scoring 30 points himself. The series is now all tied up with Game 3 in Miami on Saturday at 3:30.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: Julius Randle #30 and Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks celebrate late in the game against the Miami Heat during game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 111-105. 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)
Lakers Defeat Warriors
In other NBA news…LeBron James and the Lakers took down Steph Curry and the Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals…117 to 112…as the Lakers go up one to nothing on the defending-champs.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 02: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game one of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Chase Center on May 02, 2023 in San Francisco, 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)
Yanks Snap Losing Streak
The Yankees snapped a four-game losing streak by taking down the Guardians last night…4 to 2. Yankee rookie Anthony Volpe had two hits including his third home of the year. The Yanks’ Willie Calhoun homered as well. The Yankees improve to 16 and 15.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on May 02, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Phils Crushed By Dodgers In Harper's Return
The Phillies were destroyed by the Dodgers…13 to 1. Phillie superstar Bryce Harper was 0 for 4 in his return from injury for the Phils.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 02: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on at bat during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Mets Play Double-Header Today
The Mets game against the Tigers was rained out. There will be a double-header between the Mets and Detroit today with the first game beginning at 1:40….and the second game starting at 6:40.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets connects on his third inning home run against the Atlanta Braves in game one of a doubleheader at Citi Field on May 01, 2023 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Devils Play Tonight!
The Panthers defeated the Maples Leafs…4 to 2. The Kraken got past the Stars…5 to 4. The Devils begin their series against the Carolina Hurricanes TONIGHT!
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MAY 01: Tomas Tatar #90 of the New Jersey Devils (2nd from right) celebrates his second period goal against the New York Rangers in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center on May 01, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Super Bowl Sets Ratings Record
Interesting story here. The Nielson Ratings people have just stated the the most recent Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles is the most watched U.S. TV show of al1 time…drawing at least 115 million people. Wow.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 12: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs the ball against Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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