We look at the games that matter most and what the playoff matchups would be if the season ended today.
Philadelphia Phillies starter Jake Arrieta left Tuesday’s win over the New York Mets in the sixth inning after injuring his hamstring. Arrieta, who got the win, said he’ll be ready for the postseason, if the Phils qualify, and hopes to be ready sooner.
That’s the longest drought from the semifinal round in league history.
Check out the top plays from Tuesday.
Nikola Jokic picked out two birthday presents for his coach. Michael Malone was thrilled with the present he received. Denver’s dynamic duo of Jamal Murray and Jokic led another stunning turnaround as the Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2009.
They doubted him in Chicago. Then again in Minnesota and Philadelphia. But Jimmy Butler’s determination seems like the perfect fit for Miami, and it’s paying off.
If New York Giants fans were hoping for a quick turnaround under new coach Joe Judge, it might be time to reevaluate. The Judge era got off to a shaky start Monday night in a 26-16 loss to Ben Roethlisberger and an impressive Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense. The biggest concern on Tuesday has to be the play of the revamped offensive line and its inability to give Saquon Barkley any running room.
Ryan McDowell covers the latest NFL news, including injuries and contract disputes. (Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports)
Last summer, the Clippers pushed all their chips in the middle to win now and they busted early — again.
Bam Adebayo made a memorable block at the end of Tuesday’s game against the Celtics, preserving a 117-114 overtime win.
