Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with a scintillating edition of the Sports Report for ya! Basketball and hockey scores…NFL controversy after the Super Bowl…and a baseball superstar is ready for Spring! But first…
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 12: New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on February 12, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
The Knicks have filed a protest with the NBA to dispute the 105-103 loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday night. The Knicks cited the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report where the referee crew chief Ed Malloy acknowledged that the foul call on Knicks guard Jalen Brunson against the Rockets’ Aaron Holiday inside the final second was incorrectly called.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 12: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks argues a call against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on February 12, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Now, in this writer’s humble and sane opinion…THE KNICKS GOT (BLEEP)ING SCREWED BY THESE DIMWITTED, GOOD-FOR-NOTHING, MORONIC REFS!!
…Ok…fine…maybe that wasn’t the most sane statement. Apologies. But the reason I’m so angry about this call is because this is not the same dreadful Knicks team that we’ve been accustomed to watching these past two decades. This Knicks team is really good. And they are simply not getting the respect of the refs that they have earned.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 12: Jalen Green #4 of the Houston Rockets and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks are helped up by teammates during the second half at Toyota Center on February 12, 2024 in Houston, 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.
Come on, NBA Referees…give the Knicks the credit and respect they have earned these last two seasons. This is a playoff team and one of the up-and-coming teams in the East. And Jalen Brunson is an MVP candidate this year. Make the right calls for the Knicks already! I’m Davey Mac…now on to the Scoreboard!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 03: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers during their game at Madison Square Garden on February 03, 2024 in New York City.
NBA Recap
On to the scores…the Nets lost to the Celtics last night…118 to 110. Boston’s Jayson Tatum had 41 points and 14 rebounds in the game. The Nets drop to 21 and 32.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center on February 13, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Celtics won 118-110.
The Knicks and 76’ers were off. This evening the Knicks take on the Magic in Orlando. The Knicks are 33 and 21.
The Sixers go against the Heat in Philly. They are 32 and 21 coming into the game.
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 10: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on February 10, 2024 in Washington, DC.
Hockey News
Hockey. The Devils defeated the Predators last night…4 to 2. Jack Hughes had a goal in the Jersey victory.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – FEBRUARY 12: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by teammates Erik Haula #56 and John Marino #6 after Hughes scored during the second against the Seattle Kraken at Prudential Center on February 12, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.
The Rangers and Flyers were inactive. Both teams next play on Thursday.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 07: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers controls the puck during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on February 07, 2024 in New York City.
49'ers Coach Shanahan Talks About Super Bowl O.T. Decision
Football. San Francisco 49’ers head coach Kyle Shanahan met with reporters yesterday and of course was asked about overtime after multiple Niners players said they didn’t completely understand the overtime setup. Shanahan said he had laid out a plan with his staff before the playoffs began…and says he wanted the ball third to win the game.
HENDERSON, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 08: Head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to media during San Francisco 49ers media availability ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa on February 08, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada.
Yanks' Judge Reports To Camp
Baseball. The Yankees’ Aaron Judge has reported to Spring Training and was seen taking batting practice yesterday. And he was hitting bomb after bomb. Can’t wait for some MLB action…let’s play ball!
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 29: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees takes batting practice prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
