News
Bill Belichick will reportedly add Will Friend to his first coaching staff at North Carolina. Friend, who will coach offensive linemen, joins fellow Alabama alumnus Freddie Kitchens on Belichick’s staff.
J.D. Davison hit a 26-foot 3-pointer with 4 seconds left to force overtime, then hit the Elam Ending game-winner on a lay-up in the overtime period to lead Maine to a 123-122 win over College Park.
Community Outreach
The Philadelphia Citizen has named Jalen Hurts as its 2024 Citizen of the Year. Hurts was cited for his various philanthropic works in the metro Philadelphia area.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Canon Claycomb guests on the Mulligans & Milkshakes podcast.
Oba Femi (Isaac Odugbesan) is interviewed on the No-Contest Wrestling podcast.
Divisional Playoffs Injury Reports
Practice Reports – Thursday:
- Did Not Practice – n/a.
- Limited Participation – n/a.
- Full Participation – Will Anderson (hand), Terrion Arnold (foot), Amari Cooper (back), Daron Payne (finger), Byron Young (hamstring).
Scenes and Highlights
3️⃣ for 3️⃣ from 3️⃣ for #3️⃣ in the first half. @jddavison10 pic.twitter.com/Dnboa94ei5
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) January 17, 2025
😤 @jddavison10 DOES IT AGAIN! WE’VE GOT OVERTIME AT THE EXPO! pic.twitter.com/mAtIuB39xe
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) January 17, 2025
College park missed a game-winning free throw and Davison won it for Maine the other way. 36 pts 8 Reb 6 ast 3 STL 1 blk 16/28 FG 4/5 3PT pic.twitter.com/miPSWBeZBz
— Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) January 17, 2025
36 PTS ☘️ 8 REB ☘️ 6 AST
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 17, 2025
JD Davison FILLED UP the stat sheet in the @maineceltics wild OT victory over the Skyhawks! The Two-Way signee hit the game-tying three-pointer to force overtime and the target score game-winner. pic.twitter.com/hzsSg27mne
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Game Results
BASEBALL
Adelaide 6, Melbourne 3.
Morgan McCullough (2B) – 3-3, 3 singles, 1 SF, 1 RBI.
TENNIS
ATP Bangkok Open 3
Doubles Quarterfinal:
2-seed Saketh Myneni / N K Poonacha lost to Blancaneaux / Denolly 6-4, 7-6 (7-4).
BASKETBALL
Sacramento 132, Houston 127.
Keon Ellis – 11 minutes, 6 points (2-3 3pg), 1 rebound, 2 fouls, +3.
Maine 123, College Park 122 (F/OT).
JD Davison – 37 minutes, 36 points (12-23 2pg, 4-5 3pg, 0-3 FT), 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, 4 turnovers, 4 fouls, -2.
Grand Rapids 127, Raptors 109.
Charles Bediako – 22 minutes, 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, 6 blocks, 3 fouls, +15.
Capital City 110, San Diego 109.
Kira Lewis – inactive.
Braxton Key – 35 minutes, 16 points (8-15 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 0-1 FT), 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls, +12.
Memphis 135, Rip City 121.
Alex Reese – 33 minutes, 26 points (5-7 2pg, 5-11 3pg, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, -9.
EuroLeague, Group Stage
Paris 96, Maccabi Tel Aviv 83.
Levi Randolph – 26 minutes, 10 points (4-11 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -13.
KW Titans 142, London Lightning 133 (F/OT).
Dominick Welch – 37 minutes, 18 points (7-7 2pgm, 1-4 3pg, 1-2 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 3 steals, 1 bloc, 3 turnovers, 4 fouls.
GOLF
The American Express Rd 1:
Lee Hodges – 66, -6, T18.
Nick Dunlap – 67, -5, T28.
Justin Thomas – 67, -5, T28.
Trey Mullinax – 68, -4, T46.
Frankie Capan – 69, -3, T65.
Davis Riley – 80, +8, 155th.
Asher Tour Wigwam Classic final:
Charlie Nikitas – 71-70-74, -1, T24.
