Yaz blast ties it in 9th after dominant bullpen shuts down St. Louis
The San Francisco Giants completed their first away series sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals since 1998 with another late-inning come from behind win built on the labor of an airtight bullpen and some last minute thunder.Down to his final strike in the 9th, Mike Yastrzemski roped a 2-run no-doubter off Giovanny Gallegos that tied the game at 5 runs a piece and sent the bleacher boo-birds singing.
Dodgers Vs. Reds Game Preview: Road Trip Begins; Elly De La Cruz Making MLB Debut
The Los Angeles Dodgers begin a six-game road trip against the Cincinnati Reds, who have top prospect Elly De La Cruz in their lineup for his MLB debut.Although De La Cruz is a shortstop, he's playing third base for the Reds in the series opener at Great American Ball Park.De La Cruz hit .297/.398/.633
1998 Yankees Diary, June 3: El Duque shines in MLB debut
The 1998 season was notable in a lot of ways.There's, of course, the '98 Yankees ' exploits which these diary posts have been remembering.Even more notable than that to the general baseball watching public was the home run race between Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa, which saw McGuire surpass Roger Maris and set a new single-season record with 70 homers.
Juventus 0 - AC Milan 1: Initial reaction and random observations
There are a lot of instances on this blog over the last couple of seasons in which I've struggled to find new ways to describe the same kinds of things happening over and over again.So, please, if you've heard me say this before, dear reader, I apologize, but I feel like I'm about to repeat myself again.
Lakers' priority: Slow down Nikola Jokic to win Game 1 and grab control of series
(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
A wall of video cameras surrounded Nikola Jokic as reporters piled around the two-time MVP after the Nuggets finished their final practice before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.All eyes were on him.And for Lakers coach Darvin Ham, that's a problem.
Back to the usual: Despite several lackluster late-inning comeback efforts, and Luis Robert Jr. continuing to extend a life-sized middle finger to the haters, the White Sox couldn't close the deal and win their season series against the Astros, to whom they fell, 4-2, this afternoon.Lucas Giolito put his club in an early hole, but recovered enough to keep it in the game.
Chicago Bulls somehow actually outperformed expectations in 2022-23
Finishing the season with a 40-42 record and with a loss to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, I doubt many Chicago Bulls fans would consider this season a positive one for the record books.Despite the silver lining of this being the second-most wins the Bulls have racked up over the last six years, it was a considerable step back from their 46-36 record and playoff appearance from last season.
Dodgers Vs. Reds Game Preview: Road Trip Begins; Elly De La Cruz Making MLB Debut
The Los Angeles Dodgers begin a six-game road trip against the Cincinnati Reds, who have top prospect Elly De La Cruz in their lineup for his MLB debut.Although De La Cruz is a shortstop, he's playing third base for the Reds in the series opener at Great American Ball Park.De La Cruz hit .297/.398/.633
1998 Yankees Diary, June 3: El Duque shines in MLB debut
The 1998 season was notable in a lot of ways.There's, of course, the '98 Yankees ' exploits which these diary posts have been remembering.Even more notable than that to the general baseball watching public was the home run race between Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa, which saw McGuire surpass Roger Maris and set a new single-season record with 70 homers.
Juventus 0 - AC Milan 1: Initial reaction and random observations
There are a lot of instances on this blog over the last couple of seasons in which I've struggled to find new ways to describe the same kinds of things happening over and over again.So, please, if you've heard me say this before, dear reader, I apologize, but I feel like I'm about to repeat myself again.
Lakers' priority: Slow down Nikola Jokic to win Game 1 and grab control of series
(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
A wall of video cameras surrounded Nikola Jokic as reporters piled around the two-time MVP after the Nuggets finished their final practice before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.All eyes were on him.And for Lakers coach Darvin Ham, that's a problem.
Back to the usual: Despite several lackluster late-inning comeback efforts, and Luis Robert Jr. continuing to extend a life-sized middle finger to the haters, the White Sox couldn't close the deal and win their season series against the Astros, to whom they fell, 4-2, this afternoon.Lucas Giolito put his club in an early hole, but recovered enough to keep it in the game.
Chicago Bulls somehow actually outperformed expectations in 2022-23
Finishing the season with a 40-42 record and with a loss to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, I doubt many Chicago Bulls fans would consider this season a positive one for the record books.Despite the silver lining of this being the second-most wins the Bulls have racked up over the last six years, it was a considerable step back from their 46-36 record and playoff appearance from last season.
After dropping the series opener on Monday, the White Sox (19-30) are looking for revenge against the Guardians (21-26) in Cleveland.Dylan Cease will start on the mound for the South Siders.After placing second in AL Cy Young voting last year, Cease is off to a disappointing start (4.78 ERA, 4.20 FIP, 52 2â 3 innings, 0.8 fWAR).
Mookie Betts & Freddie Freeman Dodgers Stars Who Can 'Change The Game'
After an inconsistent start to the 2023 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been on a roll of late, winning 12 of their last 14 games, including four in a row against the San Diego Padres.Key to the Dodgers' turnaround has been the elite play of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.Betts is hitting .286/.367/.643
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterMay 14, 2023, 02:30 PM ET
CloseESPN baseball reporter.Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016.LOS ANGELES -- Nothing will ever take away from the San Diego Padres' inspired triumph last October, but the Los Angeles Dodgers' dominance over them -- during the regular season, at least -- continues.
NBA playoffs live updates: Warriors need to win Game 6 in LA to extend series vs. Lakers
To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 6: Warriors at Lakers at Crypto.comArena at 7 p.m. TV: ESPN.Announcers: Mike Breen (play-by-play), Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy (color commentary), Lisa Salters (sideline reporting).ODDS: Lakers -3.OVER/UNDER: 219.5.(Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)
NBA playoffs live updates: Warriors facing elimination in Game 5 vs. Lakers
To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 5: Lakers at Warriors at Chase Center, at 7 p.m. TV: TNT.Announcers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Stan Van Gundy (color commentary), Chris Haynes (sideline reporting).ODDS: Warriors -7.5.OVER/UNDER: 225.(Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)CURRENT SERIES: Lakers lead 3-1.
Toronto Marlies vs. Rochester Americans - Calder Cup North Division Final Preview & Schedule
The Toronto Marlies' reward for a hard-fought four-game series victory against Utica is a playoff meeting with another cross-border NY rival.Rochester and Toronto have previously met three times in the playoffs with each matchup happening in the first round.The Marlies hold the upper hand with a 3-0 sweep in each series dating back to 2012, 2013, and most recently in 2019.
After dropping the series opener on Monday, the White Sox (19-30) are looking for revenge against the Guardians (21-26) in Cleveland.Dylan Cease will start on the mound for the South Siders.After placing second in AL Cy Young voting last year, Cease is off to a disappointing start (4.78 ERA, 4.20 FIP, 52 2â 3 innings, 0.8 fWAR).
Mookie Betts & Freddie Freeman Dodgers Stars Who Can 'Change The Game'
After an inconsistent start to the 2023 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been on a roll of late, winning 12 of their last 14 games, including four in a row against the San Diego Padres.Key to the Dodgers' turnaround has been the elite play of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.Betts is hitting .286/.367/.643
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterMay 14, 2023, 02:30 PM ET
CloseESPN baseball reporter.Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016.LOS ANGELES -- Nothing will ever take away from the San Diego Padres' inspired triumph last October, but the Los Angeles Dodgers' dominance over them -- during the regular season, at least -- continues.
NBA playoffs live updates: Warriors need to win Game 6 in LA to extend series vs. Lakers
To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 6: Warriors at Lakers at Crypto.comArena at 7 p.m. TV: ESPN.Announcers: Mike Breen (play-by-play), Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy (color commentary), Lisa Salters (sideline reporting).ODDS: Lakers -3.OVER/UNDER: 219.5.(Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)
NBA playoffs live updates: Warriors facing elimination in Game 5 vs. Lakers
To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 5: Lakers at Warriors at Chase Center, at 7 p.m. TV: TNT.Announcers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Stan Van Gundy (color commentary), Chris Haynes (sideline reporting).ODDS: Warriors -7.5.OVER/UNDER: 225.(Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)CURRENT SERIES: Lakers lead 3-1.
Toronto Marlies vs. Rochester Americans - Calder Cup North Division Final Preview & Schedule
The Toronto Marlies' reward for a hard-fought four-game series victory against Utica is a playoff meeting with another cross-border NY rival.Rochester and Toronto have previously met three times in the playoffs with each matchup happening in the first round.The Marlies hold the upper hand with a 3-0 sweep in each series dating back to 2012, 2013, and most recently in 2019.
RECAP: Braxton Garrett and Marlins bullpen brilliant in shutout win
On Braxton Garrett 's very first pitch of Saturday's game, Thairo Estrada smashed a 105 mile-per-hour line drive for a single.An inauspicious beginning, to say the least.But not only did the Miami Marlins left-hander strand Estrada on the bases, he retired 19 of the next 20 batters he faced while authoring arguably the best start of his major league career.
Yankees Magazine (via MLB.com) | Alfred Santasiere III: In this month's edition of Yankees Magazine, we get a look into Anthony Volpe's journey from childhood Yankees fan to top prospect to Opening Day starter.Volpe reflects on his time in the minor leagues, where the transformation of his hit and run tools vaulted him to top-10 prospect status around baseball.
Game #41 Split series is the best the Nats can do at the quarter pole of the season! | TalkNats.com
There is certainly a lot of Washington Nationals news today.The Nats and Mets are getting set to play the fourth game in this weekend wrap-around Monday game.In the season series, the teams are now 3-3, and the Nats need this win to split this series 2-2 and go up 4-3 in the season series against the Mets.
Dodgers show their prizefighter side in comeback victory over Padres
(K.C.Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Dodgers survived blow after blow.They absorbed punch after punch.For eight innings Sunday, they were outhit, outfielded and outplayed by the San Diego Padres, seemingly destined for a rubber-match loss and series defeat against their National League West rivals.
Mookie Betts Addresses Vulgar Sign Held Up During Dodgers Padres Game
Stay classy, San Diego!The first Dodgers / Padres series of the year was filled with a lot of added drama thanks to the video board operator at Petco Park who chose to display a meme of a crying Clayton Kershaw in the Padres only win of the series.The Dodgers, who won two of the three contests, by the way, have taken the high road when it comes to the noise.
Dodgers show their prizefighter side in comeback victory over Padres
(K.C.Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Dodgers survived blow after blow.They absorbed punch after punch.For eight innings Sunday, they were outhit, outfielded and outplayed by the San Diego Padres, seemingly destined for a rubber-match loss and series defeat against their National League West rivals.
Mookie Betts Addresses Vulgar Sign Held Up During Dodgers Padres Game
Stay classy, San Diego!The first Dodgers / Padres series of the year was filled with a lot of added drama thanks to the video board operator at Petco Park who chose to display a meme of a crying Clayton Kershaw in the Padres only win of the series.The Dodgers, who won two of the three contests, by the way, have taken the high road when it comes to the noise.
NBA playoffs live updates: Warriors-Lakers series shifts to LA for Game 3
To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 1: Warriors at Lakers at Crypto.comArena, at 5:30 p.m. TV: ABC.Announcers: Mike Breen (play-by-play), Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy (color commentary), Lisa Salters (sideline reporting).ODDS: Lakers -3.5.OVER/UNDER: 228.5.(Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)
NBA playoffs live updates: Warriors, Steph kick off series vs. Lakers, LeBron
To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 1: Lakers at Warriors at Chase Center, at 7 p.m. TV: TNT.Announcers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Stan Van Gundy (color commentary), Chris Haynes (sideline reporting).ODDS: Kings -1.OVER/UNDER: 230.(Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)SEASON SERIES: Lakers went 3-1 against the Warriors in the regular season.
NBA playoffs live updates: Warriors-Lakers series shifts to LA for Game 3
To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 1: Warriors at Lakers at Crypto.comArena, at 5:30 p.m. TV: ABC.Announcers: Mike Breen (play-by-play), Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy (color commentary), Lisa Salters (sideline reporting).ODDS: Lakers -3.5.OVER/UNDER: 228.5.(Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)
NBA playoffs live updates: Warriors, Steph kick off series vs. Lakers, LeBron
To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 1: Lakers at Warriors at Chase Center, at 7 p.m. TV: TNT.Announcers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Stan Van Gundy (color commentary), Chris Haynes (sideline reporting).ODDS: Kings -1.OVER/UNDER: 230.(Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)SEASON SERIES: Lakers went 3-1 against the Warriors in the regular season.
Chicago baseball report: Justin Steele's streak intact despite sweep of Cubs - and a historically bad April for White Sox
A three-game sweep decided by three runs is not how the Chicago Cubs wanted to begin their seven-game trip.Even more frustrating, four walks scored during their series in Miami, a number that loomed large to manager David Ross after Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Marlins."I don't think we played bad baseball," Ross said.
Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays (23-5) finish their 4-game series with the Chicago White Sox (7-21) on Sunday.First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is at 2:10 p.m. ET.Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Rays vs. White Soxodds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.Season series: Tampa Bay leads 6-0 On Saturday, Chicago entered the 7th inning up 3-0 and no-hitting the Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays (23-5) finish their 4-game series with the Chicago White Sox (7-21) on Sunday.First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is at 2:10 p.m. ET.Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Rays vs. White Soxodds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.Season series: Tampa Bay leads 6-0 On Saturday, Chicago entered the 7th inning up 3-0 and no-hitting the Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays (23-5) finish their 4-game series with the Chicago White Sox (7-21) on Sunday.First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is at 2:10 p.m. ET.Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Rays vs. White Soxodds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.Season series: Tampa Bay leads 6-0 On Saturday, Chicago entered the 7th inning up 3-0 and no-hitting the Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays (23-5) finish their 4-game series with the Chicago White Sox (7-21) on Sunday.First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is at 2:10 p.m. ET.Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Rays vs. White Soxodds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.Season series: Tampa Bay leads 6-0 On Saturday, Chicago entered the 7th inning up 3-0 and no-hitting the Rays.
5 Heat-Knicks questions that will determine the second-round series
By record, the New York Knicks owned the Miami Heat this season, winning three of the four games.It only takes a little bit of drilling down, however, to realize this matchup is much closer.The final point differential for the regular-season series?Knicks by a measly six points.Two of the four games came down to a game-winning (Julius Randle's improbable 3-pointer in Miami) or potential game-winning basket (Tyler Herro's missed 3-pointer at Madison Square Garden).
New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle will be re-evaluated in two weeks for a sprained ankle suffered in Wednesday night's win over the Miami Heat, effectively ruling him out for the remainder of the regular season.The NBA playoffs will begin two weeks from Saturday.Randle, 28, suffered the injury late in the second quarter of Wednesday's 101-92 win over Miami -- a pivotal victory in New York's quest to clinch a second playoff berth in three seasons.
GameDay Caterwaul: Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks
The Florida Panthers (32-27-6) will be shooting for its second three-game winning streak of the season when they face the lowly Chicago Blackhawks (22-37-5) tonight at FLA Live Arena.Florida has four games left on its current homestand and collecting two points against one of the league bottom-feeders will help them remain within striking distance of the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins.
5 Heat-Knicks questions that will determine the second-round series
By record, the New York Knicks owned the Miami Heat this season, winning three of the four games.It only takes a little bit of drilling down, however, to realize this matchup is much closer.The final point differential for the regular-season series?Knicks by a measly six points.Two of the four games came down to a game-winning (Julius Randle's improbable 3-pointer in Miami) or potential game-winning basket (Tyler Herro's missed 3-pointer at Madison Square Garden).
New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle will be re-evaluated in two weeks for a sprained ankle suffered in Wednesday night's win over the Miami Heat, effectively ruling him out for the remainder of the regular season.The NBA playoffs will begin two weeks from Saturday.Randle, 28, suffered the injury late in the second quarter of Wednesday's 101-92 win over Miami -- a pivotal victory in New York's quest to clinch a second playoff berth in three seasons.
GameDay Caterwaul: Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks
The Florida Panthers (32-27-6) will be shooting for its second three-game winning streak of the season when they face the lowly Chicago Blackhawks (22-37-5) tonight at FLA Live Arena.Florida has four games left on its current homestand and collecting two points against one of the league bottom-feeders will help them remain within striking distance of the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins.
NBA on ESPN Preview: Three tough teams and the Mavs are slated for Wednesday Night
Wednesday's ESPN doubleheader has snuck up on you again.There are two excellent games on the docket with the Dallas Mavericks (36-39) facing the Philadelphia 76ers (49-25), and then the NBA champion Minnesota Timberwolves (39-37) taking on the Phoenix Suns (40-35).These are four professional basketball teams and both games should be competitive late into their fourth quarters.
Wizards vs. Spurs preview: Washington tries to stop losing skid against San Antonio
When: Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena How to watch: NBC Sports Washington, League Pass WIZARDS - Kyle Kuzma, OUT (ankle); Bradley Beal, OUT (knee) SPURS - Devin Vassell, QUESTIONABLE (knee); Zach Collins, QUESTIONABLE (biceps); Jeremy Sochan, OUT (knee); Romeo Langford, OUT (adductor); Khem Birch, OUT (knee); Charles Bassey, OUT (patella) The Washington Wizards are at a crossroads entering their Friday night tilt against the San Antonio Spurs.
Tonight's game against Wizards could make or break season for Bulls
With one final home game against the Wizards to close out February, the Chicago Bulls will be looking to win their second consecutive game since the addition of polarizing free agent Patrick Beverley.More importantly, they'll be looking to prove they're not the same team that stumbled into the All-Star Break on a six-game losing streak and appeared on the verge of total collapse.
NBA on ESPN Preview: Three tough teams and the Mavs are slated for Wednesday Night
Wednesday's ESPN doubleheader has snuck up on you again.There are two excellent games on the docket with the Dallas Mavericks (36-39) facing the Philadelphia 76ers (49-25), and then the NBA champion Minnesota Timberwolves (39-37) taking on the Phoenix Suns (40-35).These are four professional basketball teams and both games should be competitive late into their fourth quarters.
Wizards vs. Spurs preview: Washington tries to stop losing skid against San Antonio
When: Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena How to watch: NBC Sports Washington, League Pass WIZARDS - Kyle Kuzma, OUT (ankle); Bradley Beal, OUT (knee) SPURS - Devin Vassell, QUESTIONABLE (knee); Zach Collins, QUESTIONABLE (biceps); Jeremy Sochan, OUT (knee); Romeo Langford, OUT (adductor); Khem Birch, OUT (knee); Charles Bassey, OUT (patella) The Washington Wizards are at a crossroads entering their Friday night tilt against the San Antonio Spurs.
Tonight's game against Wizards could make or break season for Bulls
With one final home game against the Wizards to close out February, the Chicago Bulls will be looking to win their second consecutive game since the addition of polarizing free agent Patrick Beverley.More importantly, they'll be looking to prove they're not the same team that stumbled into the All-Star Break on a six-game losing streak and appeared on the verge of total collapse.
Jalen Brunson (sprained wrist) is expected to play Wednesday against the Heat, per Mike Breen
Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson missed Monday night's victory over the Houston Rockets with a sprained right wrist.It was Brunson's second consecutive game missed, and his eighth of the last 11.It is still officially unknown whether he will be available for Wednesday's hugely important matchup against the Miami Heat.
After a mixed-bag performance from the select New York Knicks at All-Star weekend, the team is again whole as they travel to Washington D.C. to take on the Wizards.They may be wholer than they've been in a while, with Mitchell Robinson listed as questionable; if he can play it'll be his first action since injuring his thumb five weeks ago.
Jalen Brunson (sprained wrist) is expected to play Wednesday against the Heat, per Mike Breen
Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson missed Monday night's victory over the Houston Rockets with a sprained right wrist.It was Brunson's second consecutive game missed, and his eighth of the last 11.It is still officially unknown whether he will be available for Wednesday's hugely important matchup against the Miami Heat.
After a mixed-bag performance from the select New York Knicks at All-Star weekend, the team is again whole as they travel to Washington D.C. to take on the Wizards.They may be wholer than they've been in a while, with Mitchell Robinson listed as questionable; if he can play it'll be his first action since injuring his thumb five weeks ago.
Western Conference race gets tighter as Timberwolves beat Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO The Warriors were up two and had the ball in their hands with about five seconds separating the shot and game clock Sunday evening.Their fourth straight win was well within reach.But Draymond Green turned the ball over and Kyle Anderson fed Karl Anthony Towns who buried a 3 to put the Timberwolves up for good.
Western Conference Standings Watch: No margin for error
There is no better look at how compacted the Western Conference playoff race is than Sunday night's game between the Knicks and Lakers.Had the Lakers won the contest, they would have moved into a 3-way tie for the seventh seed with the Mavericks and Timberwolves with matching .500records at 34-34.Instead, the Lakers lost, dropped to 33-35 and into a four-way tie for the ninth seed.
Western Conference race gets tighter as Timberwolves beat Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO The Warriors were up two and had the ball in their hands with about five seconds separating the shot and game clock Sunday evening.Their fourth straight win was well within reach.But Draymond Green turned the ball over and Kyle Anderson fed Karl Anthony Towns who buried a 3 to put the Timberwolves up for good.
Western Conference Standings Watch: No margin for error
There is no better look at how compacted the Western Conference playoff race is than Sunday night's game between the Knicks and Lakers.Had the Lakers won the contest, they would have moved into a 3-way tie for the seventh seed with the Mavericks and Timberwolves with matching .500records at 34-34.Instead, the Lakers lost, dropped to 33-35 and into a four-way tie for the ninth seed.
Game #72: New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Open Thread
After blowing a third period lead to the Hurricanes in New York on Tuesday, the scene has shifted to Raleigh as the Rangers finish off their season series with their division rivals from North Carolina.While a regulation victory for the Rangers could have made things more interesting for the divisional crown, Tuesday's result pushed the Blueshirts to eight points back of the Hurricanes who hold two games in hand.
Heat 127, Knicks 120: "55% from 3 for the worst 3 point shooting team"
With the long shadow of Willis Reed looming large over the proceedings, the New York Knicks (42-32) lost to the Miami Heat (40-34) on Wednesday, 127-120.Tonight's game in the Miami-Dade Arena had playoff implications, with the Knicks, Nets, and Heat all jockeying for fifth, sixth, and seventh seeds of the Eastern Conference.
Game #69: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Open Thread
For the third time in the last four games and the fourth and final time this season, the Rangers and Penguins are set to clash in a Metropolitan Division showdown.After dropping the first two games of the season series, Gerard Gallant's squad picked up a nice 4-2 victory on Thursday to push Pittsburgh to ten points back in the standings for third place in the division.
The Washington Wizards play the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Washington in Indianapolis.Let's go over some notes for tonight.The odds* According to DraftKings, the Wizards 5.5 point favorites over the Pacers.The over-under for total scoring is 234.5 points.Anything else?This is the 4th game of the season series.
Game #72: New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Open Thread
After blowing a third period lead to the Hurricanes in New York on Tuesday, the scene has shifted to Raleigh as the Rangers finish off their season series with their division rivals from North Carolina.While a regulation victory for the Rangers could have made things more interesting for the divisional crown, Tuesday's result pushed the Blueshirts to eight points back of the Hurricanes who hold two games in hand.
Heat 127, Knicks 120: "55% from 3 for the worst 3 point shooting team"
With the long shadow of Willis Reed looming large over the proceedings, the New York Knicks (42-32) lost to the Miami Heat (40-34) on Wednesday, 127-120.Tonight's game in the Miami-Dade Arena had playoff implications, with the Knicks, Nets, and Heat all jockeying for fifth, sixth, and seventh seeds of the Eastern Conference.
Game #69: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Open Thread
For the third time in the last four games and the fourth and final time this season, the Rangers and Penguins are set to clash in a Metropolitan Division showdown.After dropping the first two games of the season series, Gerard Gallant's squad picked up a nice 4-2 victory on Thursday to push Pittsburgh to ten points back in the standings for third place in the division.
The Washington Wizards play the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Washington in Indianapolis.Let's go over some notes for tonight.The odds* According to DraftKings, the Wizards 5.5 point favorites over the Pacers.The over-under for total scoring is 234.5 points.Anything else?This is the 4th game of the season series.
Starting on the Raptors side of things, this game was another blown opportunity.Opinions have been split all season on whether Toronto should be gunning for a playoff spot in the first place.However that quest would be significantly easier if the Raptors catch the Hawks, resulting in one play-in win to make the postseason instead of two.
Bulls aim to dispel their Joel Embiid curse in make-or-break game
For perhaps the first time all season, the Chicago Bulls are finally establishing an identity and consistently winning games.Since the addition of Patrick Beverley, this team's will to win has increased exponentially and a trip to the postseason is slowly but surely becoming a realistic expectation for the Bulls.
76ers 119, Knicks 108: Scenes from attack of the zones
The New York Knicks played 2.5 quarters of very good basketball Friday night.Unfortunately, that was not enough to overcome the Philadelphia 76ers, who erased a 13-point deficit and rolled late to a 11-point win.I don't mind losing to the Sixers, who have two superstar talents in Joel Embiid and James Harden.
Bulls aim to dispel their Joel Embiid curse in make-or-break game
For perhaps the first time all season, the Chicago Bulls are finally establishing an identity and consistently winning games.Since the addition of Patrick Beverley, this team's will to win has increased exponentially and a trip to the postseason is slowly but surely becoming a realistic expectation for the Bulls.
76ers 119, Knicks 108: Scenes from attack of the zones
The New York Knicks played 2.5 quarters of very good basketball Friday night.Unfortunately, that was not enough to overcome the Philadelphia 76ers, who erased a 13-point deficit and rolled late to a 11-point win.I don't mind losing to the Sixers, who have two superstar talents in Joel Embiid and James Harden.
NBA on ESPN Preview: Two playoff-contender matchups are slated for Wednesday night.
Wednesday's ESPN doubleheader is tonight!I pray you weren't caught off-guard.There's some serious conference-rival basketball on the docket, homie.First, the Philadelphia 76ers (45-22) take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (43-27), and then the NBA champion Golden State Warriors (36-33) visit the LA Clippers (36-33).
Clippers score team-record 175 points but still lose in double-OT thriller to Kings
White AirPods in his ears, his gaze locked onto the Sacramento highlights playing on a locker-room television, Russell Westbrook bobbed his head Friday night at a locker a few feet down the Crypto.comArena hallway from his old one.Situated within new digs and a new offense and surrounded by new teammates, the former Laker and newest Clipper prepared for his first opportunity to show a new side: One in which the former most valuable player could quell his most damaging traits, emphasize his most useful, all while raising the Clippers ' potential.
NBA on ESPN Preview: Two playoff-contender matchups are slated for Wednesday night.
Wednesday's ESPN doubleheader is tonight!I pray you weren't caught off-guard.There's some serious conference-rival basketball on the docket, homie.First, the Philadelphia 76ers (45-22) take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (43-27), and then the NBA champion Golden State Warriors (36-33) visit the LA Clippers (36-33).
Clippers score team-record 175 points but still lose in double-OT thriller to Kings
White AirPods in his ears, his gaze locked onto the Sacramento highlights playing on a locker-room television, Russell Westbrook bobbed his head Friday night at a locker a few feet down the Crypto.comArena hallway from his old one.Situated within new digs and a new offense and surrounded by new teammates, the former Laker and newest Clipper prepared for his first opportunity to show a new side: One in which the former most valuable player could quell his most damaging traits, emphasize his most useful, all while raising the Clippers ' potential.
Bruins Playoff Rival Loses Major Star To Season-Ending Injury
The Boston Bruins' biggest potential threat in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs just took a major hit.Andrei Svechnikov, the Carolina Hurricanes' second-leading points scorer, will have season-ending knee surgery Thursday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN.The 22-year-old injured his right knee in Carolina's loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.
Celtics MILWAUKEE (AP) - Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 40 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds left in overtime as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the short-handed Boston Celtics 131-125 on Tuesday for their 11th consecutive victory.Giannis Antetokounmpo added 36 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists as the Bucks (40-17) moved within a half-game of the Celtics (41-17) in the Eastern Conference standings.
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Oilers Lines, Pairings
The Bruins can make history by becoming the fastest team to 50 wins with a victory over the visiting Edmonton Oilers Thursday night at TD Garden.Boston has the opportunity to sweep the season series against Edmonton, but it will need to stop Connor McDavid and the Oilers' high-powered offense.McDavid leads the league in scoring with 124 points, 54 goals and 70 assists, while David Pastrnak looks to move closer to his first 50-goal season.
Can Bulls still make the Playoffs? NBA Standings, odds, and predictions
As the Chicago Bulls march toward the end of February with a 27-33 record in tow, it would be no understatement to say this year's team has massively disappointed when compared to last season's rendition.Still, as long as there are games to be played, there's hope the Bulls' big three of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic can drag this franchise to the promised land of the NBA Playoffs.