Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with an exciting Sports Report for ya! Baseball, basketball, hockey, and football all in the Report today! But first…excuse me for yelling…but the Dave Man is PUMPED UP, ladies and germs! And that’s because my favorite basketball, the beloved New York Knicks, have the longest win streak going on in the NBA right now! BOOM!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 27: (L-R) Precious Achiuwa #5, Jalen Brunson #11 and Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks react against the Miami Heat in the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 27, 2024 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Heat 125-109.
The Knicks won their seventh game in a row last night as they dominated the Charlotte Hornets…113 to 92. Jalen Brunson had yet another spectacular game with 32 points and 7 assists in the victory. Brunson has, quite simply, been one of the BEST point guards in the league. The guy is a winner. He makes his teammates better, gives his all each and every game, takes ove rthe fourth quarter, and consistently hits big shots in clutch situations. The guys is a team leader and great player…Jalen Brunson simply RULES.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 29: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks calls a play while defended by Cody Martin #11 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of the game at Spectrum Center on January 29, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
You also gotta give some credit to Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau…who has done a really good job. Since Thibs got here…the Knicks have made the playoffs twice and are definitely looking at the postseason this year…as the team is a season-best 13 games over .500 at 30 and 17…and are looking to overtake the Philadelphia 76’ers as the #3 in the Eastern Conference.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 25: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks reacts during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden on January 25, 2024 in New York City.
Furthermore…since trading for defensive specialist and all-around good player OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors, the Knicks have the best record in the league during that 15-game period (the Knicks have gone 13 and 2). OG has fit this team like a glove and brought his extraordinary defensive prowess to the Knicks with tremendous results.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 03: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on January 03, 2024 in New York City.
So…how far can the Knicks go? Well, they have to deal with a shoulder injury to one of their stars, Julius Randle. Randle has had another All-Star-worthy season for the Knicks and has been playing tremendously. He got hurt recently…and is said to be out for 4 to 6 weeks. But…if the Knicks can tread water during Julius’ absence…and I think they can…then this team really could do BIG things in the playoffs! Get ready, Knicks fans! We going to the NBA Finals! I’m Davey Mac…and that’s my two cents!
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 18: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks brings the ball up court with Jalen Brunson #11 during a 114-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on December 18, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA Roundup: Sixers Lose/Nets Win
The 76’ers lost to the Trail Blazers…130 to 104…as Philly falls to 29 and 16 for the season. Looking at the standings, the Sixers are 3rd in the East…but the Knicks are right there with Philly at #4 in the East.
Meanwhile, the Nets crushed the Jazz…147 to 114. Mikal Bridges had 33 points for Brooklyn in the win…and the Nets’ Ben Simmons had 10 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists in 18 minutes in his first game since November. The Nets go up to 19 and 27.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 29: Mikal Bridges #1 reacts with Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Barclays Center on January 29, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
NHL Heading Into All Star Break
Hockey. The Devils, Rangers, and Flyers were all inactive as those teams are headed into the NHL All Star Break. All Star Weekend in the NHL begins this Saturday.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JANUARY 01: The NHL logo is displayed at T-Mobile Park prior to the game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.
Reid Denies Chiefs Made Up Toney Injury
Football. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said the Chiefs did not file dishonest injury reports regarding Chiefs receiver Kadarius Toney as Toney has claimed in an Instagram Live post. Reid said that Toney was indeed injured and that’s why he was not active for the AFC Championship.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 12: Kadarius Toney #19 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs after making a five yard touchdown catch during the third quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.
Angels Acquire Former Yankee Hicks
Baseball. The Angels have signed former Yankee outfielder Aaron Hicks and it’s a real good deal for them. Because even though Hicks will be playing in L.A. with the Angels, the Yankees still owe Hicks $19 million after Yankee gm Brian Cashman overpaid Hicks and signed him to a terrible deal. Hicks hit .188.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 04: Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees swings during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium on April 04, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
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