Good morning, gang! Davey Mac here and we’ve got a fresh Sports Report for ya on a Tuesday! Some NFL news regarding the NFC Championship…NHL and NBA match-ups…Yankees make a deal with a pitcher…but first!
We start with basketball…because the 76’ers’ magnificent star Joel Embiid had an historic night as Embiid scored 70 points in the Sixers 133 to 123 win over the Spurs! My, Lord! The NBA’s reigning MVP may be looking to add more hardware to his mantle…this guy is unstoppable!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 22: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up between Victor Wembanyama #1 and Jeremy Sochan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 22, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Embiid scored a franchise-record 70 points in the game.
Embiid’s 70 points is more than Wilt Chamberlain’s 68 points that he scored for the Sixers…which was the previous franchise record. In case you’re wondering about Wilt’s 100-point game…that was with the Philadelphia Warriors…a different franchise. That team relocated to San Francisco where they ultimately became the Golden State Warriors. Wilt played on both the Sixers and the Warriors…and his 68 with the Sixers had stood for all these years.
American basketball player Wilt Chamberlain, one of the highest paid athletes in America, USA, 25th August 1965.
By the way, Embiid also had 18 rebounds, 5 assists, a block and a steal…so he was dominant everywhere last night. What a complete player and utter force in the NBA. Congrats, Joel, on the MONSTER game!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 22: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after being showered with water after defeating the San Antonio Spurs at the Wells Fargo Center on January 22, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Embiid scored a franchise-record 70 points in the game.
Knicks Vs. Nets Tonight
The Knicks and Nets were off. Tonight…the two teams play each other! The Knicks take on the Nets at the Barclays Center. Tipoff time on TNT is 7:30 PM (EST). The Knicks come into matchup on a three-game win streak and are 26 and 17. Brooklyn is 17 and 25.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 20: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks goes to the basket as Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half at Barclays Center on December 20, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Knicks won 121-102. 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.
Devils Beat Vegas In O.T.
Hockey. The Devils beat the Golden Knights in an overtime thriller last night…6 to 5. Tyler Toffoli scored a hat trick AND the ultimate game-winner in O.T. Fantastic night for Toffoli. 24-18-3.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 22: Tyler Toffoli #73 of the New Jersey Devils scores the game-winning hattrick goal at 2:35 of overtime against the Vegas Golden Knights at Prudential Center on January 22, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Golden Knights 6-5 in overtime.
Hockey Tonight: Rangers Vs. San Jose
The Rangers and Flyers were off. This evening the Rangers face the Sharks in San Jose. The Rangers are currently 29-15-2 for the season.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 30: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers reacts with his teammates following a third period goal in Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on May 30, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Flyers Vs. Tampa Bay
The Flyers take on the Lightning in Philly. The Flyers are 25-16-6 on the year.
PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 11: Brian Boucher #33 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his game winning shootout save against the New York Rangers with teammates Daniel Briere #48, Matt Carle #25, and Scott Hartnell #19 on April 11, 2010 at Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Rangers 2-1 after a shootout. The victory clinched a playoff berth for Philadelphia.
49'ers Star Receiver Samuel Questionable For NFC Championship
Football. The 49’ers are reporting that their star receiver Deebo Samuel does not have a fractured shoulder…but they are not sure if he’ll play yet against the Lions in the NFC Championship this Sunday.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 11: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi’s Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Santa Clara, California.
Yankees Make Deal With Pitcher Luke Weaver
The Yankees have reached a deal with pitcher Luke Weaver. Weaver was claimed by the Yanks off wavers in September of 2023. He was 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA last year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 22: Luke Weaver #30 of the New York Yankees pitches during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium on September 22, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 7-1.
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