Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your friend Davey Mac here and I’ve got an excellent and action-packed Sports Report for ya on a Monday! We’ve got baseball scores from yesterday, hockey matchups for this evening, a weird football story, and a look at who won the Masters. But first…
We are Starting With the Knicks
And that’s because the New York Knicks won their 50th game of the year and secured the Number 2 spot in the Eastern Conference with an exciting 120 to 119 win over the Chicago Bulls in overtime of the final game of the regular season. Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson, who should absolutely get MVP votes, had 40 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists in the finale. The Knicks will now take on the winner of the 76’ers Vs. Heat play-in matchup. But now they will get a home-court advantage for the first TWO rounds! Awesome!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates his three point shot during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on April 14, 2024 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls 120-119 in OT.
Meanwhile, The 76’ers defeated the Nets…107 to 86. Tobias Harris had 21 points and 8 rebounds for Philly in the win. Now, the 76ers will play the Heat on Wednesday in Philadelphia for the play-in game. It’s different as it’s a one-and-done game…as opposed to the two outta three formats that they were going with. And the winner plays the Knicks in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 14: Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket in the second quarter against Trendon Watford #9 of the Brooklyn Nets at the Wells Fargo Center on April 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
And that means that the Knicks will have to face Joel Embiid in the First Round…which is a problem. While Embiid missed 40-plus games with an injury…he is back. And Embiid, the reigning MVP, is a dominant force that can completely take over the game. The Knicks don’t have a big man who can match up with him…so it does make me a little nervous.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 09: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at the Wells Fargo Center on April 09, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Nevertheless…we’ll cross the bridge when we come to it. Hell…the Knicks may miss Embiid totally if the Heat win. But no matter who they play…Madison Square Garden is gonna be LIT. THis Knicks team has captured the heart of b-ball fans in this area. I’m Davey Mac…now on to the rest of the Sports Report!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates his three point shot during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on April 14, 2024 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls 120-119 in OT.
MLB Recap
Baseball. The Yankees lost in extra innings to the Guardians yesterday…8 to 7. Yankee reliever Caleb Ferguson receives the loss. The Yankees did end up winning two outta three in Cleveland over the weekend…which means they’ve won all five of the series they’ve had thus far.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 03: Caleb Ferguson #64 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 12th inning at Chase Field on April 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Mets beat the Royals…2 to 1. Harrison Bader had a big RBI single for the Mets in the win.
The Phillies fell to the Pirates…9 to 2.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 14: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates turns a double play against Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park on April 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pirates defeated the Phillies 9-2.
Hockey Tonight
Hockey. The Devils, Rangers, and Flyers were all inactive yesterday. This evening the Devils face the Islanders at the Prudential Center.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 09: Dawson Mercer #91 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by teammates Luke Hughes #43 and Timo Meier #28 after scoring during the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Prudential Center on April 09, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.
The Rangers take on the Senators in Madison Square Garden.
The Flyers play the Capitals tomorrow.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 11: Noah Cates #27 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates a goal with Cam York #8 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on April 11, 2024 in New York City.
O.J. Simpson Estate To Fight Payout
The executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate is trying to not have the Simpson state pay the $33.5 million judgment awarded by a California civil jury nearly three decades ago in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the Browns and Goldmans. The Simpsons still owe the majority of the money following the 1997 verdict.
Former NFL star and actor O.J. Simpson takes the stand and answers questions in the second day of his “road rage” trial before the Miami-Dade County Courtroom October 22, 2001 in Miami, FL. Simpson is on trial for allegedly attacking a Miami motorist in December 2000. If found guilty, Simpson faces up to 16 years in prison.
Scheffler Wins 2nd Masters
Golf. Scottie Scheffler won the Masters yesterday…becoming just the 5th player to be number one in the world and win the Masters. It is Scheffler’s second Masters win.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Scottie Scheffler of the United States speaks to the crowd during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia.
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