Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your buddy Davey Mac here and I’m back with another big-time Sports Report for ya! We’ve got NHL Playoffs in the news…MLB scores…and another Aaron Rodgers update!
But first! Did you see the Knicks – Cavs playoff game yesterday? The Knicks beat Cleveland and now have a 3 games to 1 advantage in the series!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 23: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks celebrates his shot with teammates Jalen Brunson #11 and Obi Toppin #1 in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-93. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
Jalen Brunson was amazing yet again as Brunson’s first season as a Knicks has simply been incredible. One could make a case that Brunson is the best point guard in the Eastern Conference. And I would not disagree.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 23: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks tries to keep the ball from Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth quarter during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-93. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, head coach Tom Thibodeu has had a great season as well. The Knicks have a surprisingly deep and talented (and young) team…and Thibodeu has done a nice job mixing and matching his starters and bench players.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 09: New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeu directs his team in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on April 09, 2023 in New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
At the end of the day…this is the best Knicks team that we’ve seen in 20 years at least. Regardless of how far they go…if they can get that one last win over the Cavs in this series…a trip to the Eastern Conference Semifinals would be a major accomplishment for this fast-rising team. I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 23: Josh Hart #3 and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks celebrate as the game ends against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-93. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
Knicks Take Down Cavs
The New York Knicks are a win away from the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals as the Knicks beat the Cavs yesterday…102 to 93…to take Game 4 and a 3 games to 1 advantage. Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson had another great game as Brunson had 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Game 5 is Wednesday evening in Cleveland.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 23: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks celebrates the win at the buzzer during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-93. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
Sixers Sweep Nets
Meanwhile, the 76’ers swept the Nets as Philly defeated Brooklyn…96 to 88…on Saturday to take Game 4 and the series as the Sixers win 4 games to none. The Sixers’ Tobias Harris had 25 points in the win.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 22: Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The 76ers won 96-88. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Devils Vs. Rangers TONIGHT!
Tonight is Game 4 between the Devils and Rangers as the Devils are looking to tie up the series after getting a 2 to 1 win over the Rangers in Overtime on Saturday. Dougie Hamilton scored the game-winner for the Devils.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 22: The New Jersey Devils celebrate an overtime goal by Dougie Hamilton #7 against Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers during Game Three in the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 22, 2023 in New York, New York. The Devils defeated the Rangers 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Other NHL Playoff Scores
Other NHL playoff scores from yesterday: the Islanders lost to the Hurricanes…5 to 2. The Bruins crushed the Panthers…6 to 2. The Stars got past the Wild…3 to 2. The Oilers defeated the Kings…5 to 4.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 23: Zach Hyman #18 of the Edmonton Oilers looks to pass as he is watched by Joonas Korpisalo #70 and Gabriel Vilardi #13 of the Los Angeles Kings during the third period during a 5-4 Oilers overtime win in Game Four of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 23, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Yanks Lose To Blue Jays
The Yankees lost to the Blue Jays yesterday…5 to 1. The Yankees’ Clark Schmidt continues to struggle as he receives the loss and drops to 0 and 2 for the season.
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 23: Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up a home run to the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium on April 23, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. #Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
Mets Defeated By Giants
The Mets fell to the Giants…5 to 4. Drew Smith gets the loss for the Mets.
Drew Smith #40 of the New York Mets (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Phillies Crush Rockies
The Phillies dominated the Rockies…9 to 3. Trea Turner, Brandon Marsh, Kody Clemens, Bryson Stott each homered in the game for the Phils.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 23: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a first inning home run against the Colorado Rockies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on April 23, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Aaron Rodgers Update
This NFL Draft is this Thursday…and…according to Ian Rappaport of NFL Media…the Jets and Packers have indeed resumed talks on getting Aaron Rodgers to Gang Green. According to Rappaport: “The sticking point has become…protection for the Jets in 2025, if Rodgers doesn’t play beyond 2023.”
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 08: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after getting the win against the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field on December 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
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