Good morning, Sports fans! It’s the final Sports Report of the week for ya! We’ve got you covered on what happened in baseball, basketball, hockey, football, and golf! But first!
Did you see LeBron James’ missed dunk from last night in the L.A. Lakers game against the Denver Nuggets for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals? If not…here it is…
LeBron James lost control of the dunk 😬 pic.twitter.com/jM2rvhC1bA
— Backcourt Alerts (@BackcourtAlerts) May 19, 2023
Now, I understand that no one is perfect. And even legendary athletes makes physical mistakes on their respective fields of play. But this was a huge play. LeBron had a wide-open dunk with his team leading by 8 points. After he botched the attempt…the Denver fans went nuts and the Nuggets grabbed the momentum…Denver ended up winning the game and going up two games to none.
DENVER, COLORADO – MAY 18: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after losing to the Denver Nuggets in game two of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
In addition to the failed dunk, LeBron also missed easy, point-black layups that he almost never misses. He also was 0 for 6 from three-point range and ultimately looked human for possibly the first time in his career as his team fell to defeat. I don’t know if this is the absolute end of LeBron as an elite player…but it is worth seeing if the 38-year-old James can still dominate like the legend he is. I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents.
DENVER, COLORADO – MAY 18: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after losing to the Denver Nuggets in game two of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Yanks Beat Blue Jays
Good win for the Yankees last night as the Yanks took down the Blue Jays…4 to 2. Aaron Judge stayed hot as he slugged his 12th home run of the season…Yankee rookie Anthony Volpe hit his 7th homer…and Nestor Cortes picked up the win…the Yankees are now 26 and 20.
TORONTO, ON – MAY 15: Aaron Judge #99, Anthony Volpe #11, and Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees celebrate their MLB game victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 15, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Mets Take Out Rays
Meanwhile, the Mets beat the Rays…3 to 2…as Pete Alonso homered for the 16th time this season. Met starter Tyler Megill gets the win. The Mets improve to 22 and 23.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 18: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during their game at Citi Field on May 18, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Phillies Vs. Cubs Tonight
The Phllies were off. They play the Cubs this evening in Philadelphia. The Phils are 20 and 23.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 28: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits an RBI sacrifice fly in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 28, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Nuggets Put Lakers In A Hole
As the Denver Nuggets defeated LeBron James and the L.A. Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals…108 to 103. Denver now leads that series two games to none. Jamal Murray had 37 points and 10 rebounds for Denver in the win.
DENVER, COLORADO – MAY 18: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter in game two of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Celtics Vs. Heat Tonight
Tonight is Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Miami Heat lead the Boston Celtics…one game to one. Obviously a huge game in Boston with the series headed to Miami after tonight.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 17: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat drives around Jayson Tatum #0 and Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of game one of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 17, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Panthers Tame Hurricane In OT
The Florida Panthers got past the Carolina Hurricanes in Overtime last night in Game 1 of the East Final…3 to 2. Matthew Tkacuck scored the game-winner for the Panthers in O.T.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 19: Jaccob Slavin #74 of the Carolina Hurricanes checks Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 19, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Hurricanes 3-2 in the fourth overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Giants Sound First Round Pick
The Giants have signed cornerback Deonte Banks…their first-round draft pick. Banks gets a four-year deal worth $13.6 million.
STATE COLLEGE, PA – NOVEMBER 12: Deonte Banks #3 of the Maryland Terrapins is called for pass interference against Mitchell Tinsley #5 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 12, 2022 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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