Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with a very big Sports Report for ya! Hope you had a great three-day weekend…if you missed any big stories from yesterday…don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with this article! NBA & NHL playoffs! MLB scores! Indy 500 results! NFL scuttlebutt! And more! But first!
Everyone outside of the Boston area can breathe a sigh of relief as the Celtics failed to win Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals yesterday…preventing them from coming back in the series…down zero games to 3. They were looking to become the first team in NBA history to win a series after trailing thee games to none. The previous 150 teams who attempted this ALL fell short. As did Boston last night.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 29: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after injuring his ankle during the first quarter against the Miami Heat in game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 29, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Miami’s Jimmy Butler simply refused to let his team blow the series and lose this game. Butler was incredible offensively and defensively and led his team to victory.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 29: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat dunks the ball against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 29, 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)
And can we finally acknowledge that Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is a future Hall-Of-Famer and probably the best coach in the NBA? Not only has he won multiple championships…but he constantly has his team ready to play. Spoelstra’s teams consistently over-achieve as he knows how to get the absolute best out of his players.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 29: Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat speaks during a press conference after the Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 103-84 in game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 29, 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)
In the end…the luck of the leprechaun has run out. The Red Sox are the only team to trail a series 0-3 and come back and win it (in the 2004 American League Championship Series against the Yankees). The Patriots have the biggest comeback in the history of the Super Bowl when they were losing, 28 to 3, to the Falcons…and still won the game. If the Celtics had won Game 7 last night…that would have given the city of Boston the three biggest comebacks in the three biggest team sports in America. Quite frankly…we would never have heard the end of it. I, for one, am relieved the Celtics choked! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 29: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics walks on the court during the third quarter against the Miami Heat in game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 29, 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)
Heat Beat Celtics In Game 7
The Celtics came up short after coming back in the Eastern Conference Finals…as Boston lost to the Heat in Game 7 last night…103 to 84…and Miami will now make the NBA Finals. The Celtics were trying to be the first team in NBA history to win a series after being down 0-3…but Jimmy Butler was determined to prevent that. The Heat’s best player had 28 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals to lead the Heat to victory.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 29: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat shoots the ball against Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 29, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Set: Denver Nuggets Vs. Miami Heat
Miami will now take on the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. The Nuggets have superstar Nikola Jokic ready to go…meanwhile, Jimmy Butler and company will try to win the title as an 8-seed. Game 1 tips off on Thursday night. Let’s go!
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 01: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots against Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 01, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Yanks Win Third In A Row On Judge's Two Homers
Over to baseball….where the Yankees dominated the Mariners last night…10 to 4. Aaron Judge slugged two home runs in the game…bringing his total for the year up to 17…he’s also hitting .302. The Yanks have won three games in a row (33 and 23 overall).
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 29: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a two-run home run during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
Mets Vs. Phillies Tonight
The Mets and the Phillies were off. This evening they play each other at Citi Field. The Mets come into the game at 27 and 27. The Phillies are 25 and 28.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 14: Jeff McNeil #1 of the New York Mets dives home for a run during the fourth inning as J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies can’t come up with the ball at Citi Field on August 14, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Golden Knights Advance To Stanley Cup Finals
The Las Vegas Golden Knights crushed the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the West Finals…six to nothing…as the Golden Knights will advance to the Stanley Cup Finals where they’ll face the Florida Panthers. Game 1 is on Saturday.
DALLAS, TEXAS – MAY 29: Michael Amadio #22 of the Vegas Golden Knights scores a goal against Jake Oettinger #29 of the Dallas Stars and Thomas Harley #55 of the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game Six of the Western Conference Final of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 29, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Newgarden Wins Indy 500
Josef Newgarden won the Indianapolis 500. Newgarden earns a $3.6 million purse. Congrats, Josef!
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 29: Josef Newgarden, driver of the #2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet, poses for a photo during the 107th Indianapolis 500 champion’s portraits at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Giants Looking At A Couple Of Star Receivers
Word on the street is that the Giants are looking at possibly acquiring one of two Pro Bowl caliber wide receivers…as DeAndre Hopkins was recently released by the Cardinals for money reasons and he could be a great fit. The other name we hear is that the Giants could trade for the Raiders’ Davante Adams…who was Aaron Rodgers’ favorite receiver
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 30: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals catches the ball for a touchdown as Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings defends during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
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