Good morning, it’s your pal Davey Mac here and we’ve got an action-packed Sports Report for ya as always! But, before we get to the scoreboard…did you hear about what the Lakers recently did?
The legendary Los Angeles sports franchise got Will Smith to deliver a “motivational” speech to the team.
I’m wondering what Will said to the players:
“Listen, guys…go out there and SLAP THE (BLEEP) out of the Celtics tonight!”
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Will Smith appears to slap Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
“Lebron! I got your back just like I got Jada’s hairline!”
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 26: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on October 26, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (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 Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
“Hey, Steph Curry…keep the Lakers’ name out your damn mouth!”
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: (L-R) Will Smith and Chris Rock are seen onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Anyway, it’s an odd choice by the Lakers, but then again, who knows? L.A. is a weird city. I’m Davey Mac. That’s my two cents.
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Knicks beat Hornets in OT
- Nets lose to Bucks
- Sixers fall to Raptors
- Rangers shut out by Islanders
- Devils & Flyers inactive
- World Series begins on Friday
- Hal Steinbrenner stands by Boone
- NFL Week 8 kicks off tonight
Knicks Beat Hornets In OT
I’m not trying to get too excited…but the Knicks won again last night and are now 3 and 1 for the season as the Knicks took down the Hornets in Overtime…134 to 131. Knick point guard Jalen Brunson was excellent…as Brunson had 27 points, 13 assists, and 7 rebounds in the win. R.J. Barrett added 22 points…as the Knicks are at the top of the conference, but yes, let’s curb our enthusiasm…just four games in.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 24: Julius Randle #30 and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knights celebrate after a basket during the third quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Nets Lose To Bucks
The Nets lost to the Bucks last night…110 to 99…as the Nets now fall to 1 and 3 for the season. Milwaukee’s incredible Giannis Antetokounpo had 43 points and 14 rebounds in the game.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 26: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks scores over Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of the game at Fiserv Forum on October 26, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images)
Sixers Fall To Raptors
The Sixers fell to the Raptors…119 to 109…as the Sixers have dropped to a disappointing 1 and 4 this year after coming in with big expectations.
TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 26: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors goes up for a slam dunk against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on October 26, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Rangers Shut Out By Islanders
The Rangers were shut out by the Islanders yesterday…three to nothing. The Rangers are now 3-3-2 for the year.
ELMONT, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 26: Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders celebrates his third period goal against the New York Rangers at the UBS Arena on October 26, 2022 in Elmont, New York. The Islanders shut out the Rangers 3-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Flyers Vs. Panthers Tonight
Tonight the Flyers face the Panthers in Philly.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 18: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning stops a shot from Joel Farabee #86 of the Philadelphia Flyers during a game at Amalie Arena on October 18, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Devils Vs. Avs On Friday
The Devils next play on Friday when they host the Avalanche in Newark.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 24: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Washington Capitals at the Prudential Center on October 24, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. The Capitals defeated the Devils 6-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
World Series Starts Friday
We’re still waiting around for the World Series. The 2022 Fall Classic finally begins tomorrow night with Game 1 between the Phillies and Astros in Houston.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 03: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies congratulates Kyle Schwarber #12 after Schwarber hit a homerun in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 03, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
Hal Steinbrenner Endorses Boone
In Yankee news…Yankee owner Hal Steinbrenner has publicly endorsed Yankee manager Aaron Boone. “As far as Boone’s concerned, we just signed him and for all the same reasons I listed a year ago, I believe he is a very good manager. I don’t see a change there.” Steinbrenner went on to say: “We didn’t get the job done. … It’s time to get it done.” Steinbrenner declined to answer questions about Aaron Judge and GM Brian Cashman.
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 24: Hal Steinbrenner, Managing General Partner / Co-Chairperson speaks to the media after Jorge Posada announces his retirement from the New York Yankees during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on January 24, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Bucs Vs. Ravens On 'TNF'
Tonight kicks off Week 8 of the NFL season! We’ve got the 4 and 3 Ravens taking on the 3 and 4 Buccaneers in Tampa Bay on Thursday Night Football. Disappointing season for Tom Brady so far. Can Lamar Jackson can back to MVP form? We’ll see!
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 23: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers directs the offense in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
Have a great day!
