Justin Crawford replicated his father Carl’s achievement by delivering a walk-off hit while playing under manager Don Mattingly. Carl Crawford had previously achieved the same feat for Mattingly twelve years earlier. Justin, a rookie, secured Philadelphia’s first two walk-off wins of the season.
Minnesota Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt is looking to backstop his team to Round 2. The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers are both looking to stave off elimination. There are a pair of Game 6s on the ice.
The New York Yankees are potentially considering promoting Spencer Jones to the major leagues. This comes after Jasson Dominguez suffered an injury and Randal Grichuk was designated for assignment. Jones is currently performing well in Triple-A.
Oklahoma and Texas A&M are competing in a three-game series. The first pitch was scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. The game has been delayed due to lightning.
Nikola Jokic’s triple-double helped the Denver Nuggets secure a 125-113 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The win keeps the Denver Nuggets’ play-off hopes alive after trailing 3-1. Jamal Murray also contributed 24 points for Denver.
Tim Hardaway Jr., who was in contention for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award, is struggling in the playoffs. After a strong regular season with the Denver Nuggets, his performance has declined, mirroring past struggles. This has led to reduced playing time and questions about his reliability in critical games.
Matt Boldy has been recognised for his outstanding play in the series against the Dallas Stars. His scoring ability and physical presence have been a key factor. He has accumulated 28 shots, tying him for the most in the playoffs.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have suffered a major blow with Ayo Dosunmu and Kyler Anderson ruled out just hours before Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets. This comes on top of existing injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo. The Timberwolves’ already slim chances of victory have taken a further hit.
The Boston Celtics must decide whether to exercise Neemias Queta’s club option or allow him to enter free agency. Grant Hughes from Bleacher Report suggests Queta is likely to be the most challenging free-agent decision for the Celtics this offseason. Allowing Queta to hit unrestricted free agency could create real competition.
The NBA has revealed three potential start times for a Game 7 between the Celtics and 76ers if Philadelphia manage another upset in Game 6. A potential Game 7 at TD Garden will start at either 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., or 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night. The start time will depend on the results of the Hawks-Knicks and Wolves-Nuggets matchups.