Jacks Steal Game 1 Of Eastern Conference Finals On The Road In Dubuque
The Muskegon Lumberjacks grabbed the momentum in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 2-1 victory in Dubuque against the Fighting Saints Friday night at ImOn Arena.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Newsweek
3 hours ago
- Newsweek
Thunder-Pacers Reveal NBA Finals Game 2 Injury Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2025 NBA Finals are off and running, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers going toe-to-toe. Indiana stole Game 1 in dramatic fashion, putting together an epic comeback to stun the Oklahoma City crowd. As the two sides get ready for Game 2, each has released the injury report for the game. Each team has a fairly clean injury report heading into the contest, potentially giving fans another exciting matchup. For the Pacers, they will have forward Jarace Walker out of the game due to a right ankle injury that he suffered during the Eastern Conference Finals. Walker was ruled out for the first two games of the series but could make a return in the next contest. For the Thunder, they will be missing forward Nikola Topic due to him having surgery for a left knee issue. But otherwise, Oklahoma City looks healthy entering this game. Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA basketball game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 26, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA basketball game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 26, 2024 in Indianapolis, article will be updated...
New York Post
3 hours ago
- New York Post
Jalen Brunson breaks silence on Knicks' shocking Tom Thibodeau firing
Jalen Brunson has finally spoken. Kind of. The superstar guard reacted Sunday on Instagram to the Knicks' firing of head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday. Brunson posted a photo of him with Thibodeau with a heart emoji, and another emoji of fingers crossing. Advertisement Brunson had publicly endorsed Thibodeau, who had three years left on his contract, last week after the Knicks were eliminated in six games by the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. It was the Knicks first trip to the conference finals in 25 years, but despite being the betting favorite ahead of Game 1, they failed to advance. Jalen Brunson has publicly stood behind in support of Tom Thibodeau. NBAE via Getty Images Advertisement Asked if Thibodeau is 'the right guy' to take the Knicks to the next level — presumably a championship or at least the NBA Finals — Brunson appeared taken aback that the question had even been considered. 'Is that a real question right now? You just asked me if I believe he's the right guy,' Brunson said following the Knicks' 125-108 Game 6 loss to the Pacers on May 31. 'Yes. Come on,' he added. Advertisement Thibodeau, hired ahead of the 2020-21 season, was fired despite serving as the Knicks' most successful head coach this century. Jalen Brunson posted this photo on Instagram, acknowledging Tom Thibodeau's firing. Getty Images He coached 400 regular-season games with the Knicks, the fourth most in the organization's history, and became the first head coach to lead the team to at least four playoff trips within a five-year period since Jeff Van Gundy. Thibodeau's four playoff trips are tied for the fourth most in Knicks history. Also, his 24-23 playoff record gives him the fourth-highest post-season winning percentage for the organization at 51.1 — the best mark of any head coach to not lead New York to the NBA Finals. Advertisement Only Red Holzman, Pat Riley and Van Gundy have definitively more decorated Knicks coaching tenures since the franchise's inception in 1947 with the introduction to the NBA, though some might also fight for the success of Joe Lapchick, who coached the team from 1948-1956. The Knicks head coaching search is expected to pick up steam in the coming days as Thibodeau's eventual replacement is set to fill a void with immense pressure at the helm, unlike any we've seen from the franchise in at least a quarter century.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Yahoo
New York Knicks Players Had Strong Feelings About Tom Thibodeau Before Firing
New York Knicks Players Had Strong Feelings About Tom Thibodeau Before Firing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks' decision to fire Tom Thibodeau after he spent five seasons leading the team was quite shocking to many fans and pundits around the NBA. Advertisement Thibodeau was fresh off a campaign where he led the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years. Many believed his role with the organization was rather safe. The franchise opted to part ways with the head coach, however, as they aim to find someone to fill the vacancy that can lead them to the promised land. Leon Rose and New York now have plenty of pressure to make the right decision this offseason, given Thibodeau just led the Knicks two games short of an NBA Finals appearance. Jan 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shakes hands with New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau as he exits the game during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden. © Brad Penner-Imagn Images The decision might have been made for reasons beyond the team feeling the need for a head coach who can take them further. Advertisement According to Yahoo Sports' Vince Goodwill, a couple of players felt as if Thibodeau played the starters too much with no ability to make proper adjustments. On top of this, another player reportedly claimed he wouldn't return if the Knicks continued with Thibodeau as their head coach. Without Thibodeau having buy-in from 100% of the roster, it's hard to imagine they'd be able to go any deeper in the playoffs than they just did. The Knicks, who are aiming to raise their first banner since 1973, will have to get Jalen Brunson on board with whatever hire they end up making. Not only does New York have a head coaching decision to make, but there are potential roster decisions on the horizon. Depending on who is hired, the team might opt to move on from Karl-Anthony Towns after just one season to further build around Brunson. Advertisement Needless to say, it's going to be a busy offseason for the front office in the Big Apple. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
