Good morning, fellow Sports fans and appreciators of athletics! It’s your boy Davey Mac here with an action-packed Sports Report for ya on a Friday! We’re looking at the MLB scoreboard, a Game 7 in the NHL Playoffs, and a Philadelphia Eagles star does something nice for Philly…but first!
We gotta start with basketball…where the New York Knicks are on their way to the Eastern Conference Semifinals as the Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76’ers last night in Game 6 of their epic series…118 to 115. The Knicks’ Jalen Brunson was amazing yet again…Brunson had 41 points and 12 assists to lead New York. Brunson, in fact, is just the second player in NBA history to score at least 35 points and have 10 rebounds in three straight playoff games (Oscar Robertson was the only other one to do it as he did in 1973).
Brunson was incredible but everybody played well last night…Donte DiVincenzo had 23 big points and OG Anunoby was fantastic with his defense (two blocks and two steals) and 19 points. The Knicks now win the series 4 games to 2 and advance to place the Pacers.
And that’s because earlier in the day…Indiana crushed the Bucks…120 to 98. Former Knicks Obi Toppin had 21 points for the Pacers who take the series…4 games to 2. So it’ll be the Pacers Vs. the Knicks in the semi’s…a matchup reminiscent of those classic Knicks-Pacers matchups from the ‘90’s when everyone hated Reggie Miller. Should be fun!
Other NBA Postseason Matchups
We have two more NBA Postseason matchups tonight…as the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Orlando Magic at 7 PM (EST). Cleveland leads the series, 3 games to 2.
ORLANDO, FL – APRIL 27: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers steps back for a jumper while being defended by Jonathan Isaac #1 and Gary Harris #14 of the Orlando Magic during Game Four of the First Round of the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at the Kia Center on April 27, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The Magic defeated the Cavaliers 112-89 to tie the series up 2-2.
Meanwhile, the L.A. Clippers go against the Dallas Mavericks at 9:30 PM (EST). Dallas leads that series, 3 games to 2.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 01: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks and Terance Mann #14 of the LA Clippers during game five of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 01, 2024 in Los Angeles, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Bruins & Maple Leafs Going To Another Game 7
Hockey. The Maple Leafs beat the Bruins last night…2 to 1…to force a 7th game in that series. It’s the fourth consecutive time the Maple Leafs and Bruins have made it to Game 7 of their series.
TORONTO, CANADA – MAY 02: Charlie McAvoy #73 of the Boston Bruins grabs William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of game six of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 02, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
MLB Scoreboard
Baseball. The Yankees lost to the Orioles last night…7 to 2. The Yanks fall to 20 and 13.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – MAY 02: Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees cannot force the out on Ryan Mountcastle #6 of the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 2, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Mets beat the Cubs in extra innings…7 to 6. Francisco Lindor had the walkoff double for the Mets in the bottom of the 11th. The Mets are now 16 and 15.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets celebrates his 11th inning walk off double with Pete Alonso #20, and DJ Stewart #29 to win the game against the Chicago Cubs 7-6 during their game at Citi Field on May 02, 2024 in New York City.
The Phillies were off. They play San Franciso tonight. The Phils are 21 and 11.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 01: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies during a 2-1 Phillies win over the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 01, 2024 in Anaheim, California.
Eagles' Hurts Donates AC's To Philly Schools
Football. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts donated $200,000 to install air conditioners in Philadelphia schools. Good on Jalen!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 25: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
That’s Today’s Davey Mac Sports Report!
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