The Miami Heat came out absolutely scorching on Wednesday night, dropping a giant 144 points on the Brooklyn Nets to win 144–128. That's a ton of buckets, Jacob — 144 is a huge score in the NBA! The Heat are now 3-1 on the young season, sitting near the top of the Southeast Division.
The Nets fall to 3-1 themselves after this road shellacking. Brooklyn had been playing some solid ball early in the year, but Miami's home court at Kaseya Center turned into a blast furnace. The Heat outscored the Nets by 16 points — that's not even close when you think about it! This is one of the biggest point totals around the league so far this season.
On the same night, the Boston Celtics continued to look like title contenders, rolling past the Charlotte Hornets 114–93 to move to a perfect 3-0 on the season. Boston is the only undefeated team in the Atlantic Division right now. Keep your eyes on the Celtics and the Heat — those two could be battling for the East all year long!
Seven games were on the schedule Wednesday night and there were some wild results! The Detroit Pistons pulled off a huge road upset in Minnesota, beating the Timberwolves 128–106, while the Chicago Bulls stunned Milwaukee 125–104 on the road. The New Orleans Pelicans also sneaked out a close 101–97 win in Dallas. Out West, the LA Clippers handled Denver 122–110, and the San Antonio Spurs beat Phoenix 123–103.
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nets | 128 | Heat | 144 | Final |
| Hornets | 93 | Celtics | 114 | Final |
| Suns | 103 | Spurs | 123 | Final |
| Pelicans | 101 | Mavericks | 97 | Final |
| Bulls | 125 | Bucks | 104 | Final |
| Pistons | 128 | Timberwolves | 106 | Final |
| Nuggets | 110 | Clippers | 122 | Final |
The National League Championship Series is heating up, and the Milwaukee Brewers are now in control! The Brewers stunned the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers on their own home turf, winning Game 3 by a score of 6–2. C. Pratt had a brilliant game for the Brewers, going 3-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base. The Dodgers came into this series as one of baseball's best teams (100-62 in the regular season!), but Milwaukee — who went an incredible 103-59 this year — is proving they are for real. The Brewers now lead the NLCS and are on their way to the World Series if they keep this up!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 6 | Dodgers | 2 | NLCS – Game 3 |
Wednesday's Champions League action was absolutely bonkers, Jacob! Aston Villa was the story of the night, crushing Fenerbahce 6–0 at Villa Park — six goals and a clean sheet is about as dominant as it gets in Europe! Liverpool kept pace with a wild 6–3 road win at LASK Linz. Real Madrid did Real Madrid things, beating AS Roma 4–3 in a thriller. PSG stunned Manchester City 4–2 at the Etihad — that's a big upset. Stuttgart beat Bratislava 3–0, Feyenoord edged Como 3–2, Shakhtar beat AEK Athens 3–1, and Betis beat FC Porto 3–2. The only shocker in a bad way? Dortmund lost 1–0 to tiny Bodo/Glimt from Norway — ouch!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Como | 2 | Feyenoord | 3 | FT |
| Liverpool | 6 | LASK Linz | 3 | FT |
| Real Madrid | 4 | AS Roma | 3 | FT |
| Fenerbahce | 0 | Aston Villa | 6 | FT |
| Dortmund | 0 | Bodo/Glimt | 1 | FT |
| PSG | 4 | Man City | 2 | FT |
| FC Porto | 2 | Betis | 3 | FT |
| AEK Athens | 1 | Shakhtar | 3 | FT |
| Stuttgart | 3 | S Bratislava | 0 | FT |
MLS delivered a massive 15-game Wednesday slate with teams fighting for playoff spots! Nashville was the big winner of the night, crushing Sporting Kansas City 4–0 at home. Atlanta United rolled into Montreal and won 3–0. Philadelphia beat Chicago 3–1, Columbus beat Charlotte 3–1, and LAFC topped Austin 3–1. D.C. United edged Red Bull NY 2–1, New England knocked off Cincinnati 3–2, and the LA Galaxy beat Portland 2–0. There were also four draws: Orlando and Toronto tied 3–3, Vancouver and St. Louis drew 0–0, Minnesota and Colorado drew 2–2, and San Jose and Salt Lake drew 1–1. Dallas beat Seattle 1–0, Miami beat NYCFC 2–0, and San Diego and Houston drew 3–3 in a wild one!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 3 | CF Montréal | 0 | FT |
| Charlotte | 1 | Columbus | 3 | FT |
| Red Bull NY | 1 | D.C. United | 2 | FT |
| New England | 3 | Cincinnati | 2 | FT |
| NYCFC | 0 | Miami | 2 | FT |
| Orlando | 3 | Toronto | 3 | FT – Draw |
| Philadelphia | 3 | Chicago | 1 | FT |
| Seattle | 0 | Dallas | 1 | FT |
| Kansas City | 0 | Nashville | 4 | FT |
| Vancouver | 0 | St. Louis | 0 | FT – Draw |
| Minnesota | 2 | Colorado | 2 | FT – Draw |
| San Jose | 1 | Salt Lake | 1 | FT – Draw |
| Portland | 0 | LA Galaxy | 2 | FT |
| Austin | 1 | LAFC | 3 | FT |
| Houston | 3 | San Diego | 3 | FT – Draw |
The NFL season is rolling but there were no games on Wednesday — that's normal! NFL games are mostly on Sundays, with Monday Night and Thursday Night Football sprinkled in. Check the standings in the sidebar. The Kansas City Chiefs are still undefeated at 4-0, and both the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers are a perfect 5-0! Next games are coming up very soon. 🏈
College basketball season hasn't tipped off yet — no games on Wednesday. But it's right around the corner! College hoops usually starts in early November. That means March Madness is only about 5 months away. Start thinking about your bracket now, Jacob! 🎓🏀
Points scored by the Miami Heat last night — one of the biggest totals of the young NBA season!
ATLANTIC DIVISION
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 3 | 0 |
| Nets | 3 | 1 |
| Raptors | 2 | 1 |
| 76ers | 1 | 2 |
| Knicks | 0 | 4 |
SOUTHEAST DIVISION
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | 3 | 1 |
| Hawks | 3 | 1 |
| Magic | 2 | 1 |
| Wizards | 2 | 1 |
| Hornets | 1 | 2 |
CENTRAL DIVISION
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 2 | 1 |
| Bulls | 2 | 2 |
| Cavaliers | 1 | 2 |
| Pacers | 1 | 2 |
| Bucks | 1 | 3 |
NORTHWEST DIVISION
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Trail Blazers | 3 | 0 |
| Timberwolves | 3 | 2 |
| Jazz | 2 | 1 |
| Nuggets | 2 | 2 |
| Thunder | 1 | 3 |
PACIFIC DIVISION
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 3 | 2 |
| Clippers | 2 | 1 |
| Lakers | 2 | 2 |
| Suns | 1 | 3 |
| Kings | 0 | 4 |
SOUTHWEST DIVISION
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 2 | 1 |
| Grizzlies | 2 | 1 |
| Rockets | 1 | 1 |
| Mavericks | 1 | 2 |
| Spurs | 1 | 3 |
AFC EAST
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Bills | 4-1 |
| Patriots | 3-2 |
| Jets | 2-3 |
| Dolphins | 0-5 |
AFC NORTH
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Ravens | 4-1 |
| Browns | 3-2 |
| Steelers | 3-2 |
| Bengals | 3-2 |
AFC SOUTH
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Jaguars | 4-1 |
| Colts | 2-3 |
| Texans | 1-4 |
| Titans | 0-5 |
AFC WEST
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Chiefs | 4-0 |
| Broncos | 3-2 |
| Raiders | 3-2 |
| Chargers | 0-5 |
NFC EAST
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Giants | 3-1-1 |
| Eagles | 2-3 |
| Cowboys | 2-3 |
| Commanders | 1-3-1 |
NFC NORTH
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Vikings | 5-0 |
| Packers | 3-2 |
| Lions | 3-2 |
| Bears | 3-2 |
NFC SOUTH
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Panthers | 2-2 |
| Falcons | 2-3 |
| Buccaneers | 1-4 |
| Saints | 1-4 |
NFC WEST
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| 49ers | 5-0 |
| Seahawks | 3-2 |
| Rams | 2-3 |
| Cardinals | 1-4 |
It's playoff time! The Brewers (103-59) are in the NLCS against the Dodgers (100-62). Here's a reminder of how dominant these teams were all season.
NL CENTRAL (FINAL)
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Brewers | 103-59 |
| Cubs | 89-73 |
| Pirates | 82-80 |
| Cardinals | 77-85 |
| Reds | 75-87 |
NL WEST (FINAL)
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Dodgers | 100-62 |
| Padres | 91-71 |
| D-Backs | 86-76 |
| Giants | 65-97 |
| Rockies | 58-104 |
AL EAST (FINAL)
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Rays | 98-64 |
| Yankees | 93-68 |
| Red Sox | 87-75 |
| Orioles | 79-82 |
| Blue Jays | 79-83 |
AL CENTRAL (FINAL)
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Guardians | 85-77 |
| White Sox | 84-78 |
| Twins | 77-85 |
| Tigers | 76-86 |
| Royals | 69-93 |
AL WEST (FINAL)
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Astros | 81-81 |
| Rangers | 80-82 |
| Mariners | 76-86 |
| Athletics | 64-98 |
| Angels | 62-100 |
NL EAST (FINAL)
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Braves | 94-68 |
| Phillies | 88-74 |
| Marlins | 80-82 |
| Nationals | 77-85 |
| Mets | 74-88 |
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