It is essentially the most magnificent rhythm of the era. Wrong, it’s not the Christmas season anymore. Monday, October 28, marked a sporting equinox.
The celebrities (and schedules) have aligned, and four of America’s major sports leagues have games available today. There used to be early video game continuations of the familiar NBA and NHL seasons. There used to be “Monday Night Football.” There used to be Recreation 3 of the International Order. Heck, there were even MLS playoff games on Monday night!
In a time that could simply occur during a sporting equinox, all four teams in New York action (the Yankees, Knicks, Giants and NYCFC) lost their games.
Here’s a recap of all the action from a surprisingly packed night of sports action.
Major Leagues
Impressive result: The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 to win Game 3 of the International Order and achieve a 3-0 victory.
Third International Order HR by Freddie Freeman puts the Dodgers forward in 1st
Freddie Freeman starts the scoring for the Dodgers with a two-run home run in the first inning to give them early control over the Yankees.
NFL
Impressive result: The Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to defeat the Fresh York Giants 26-18 on “Monday Night Football.”
Beanie Bishop Jr. hits the INT that sealed the game for the Steelers
Beanie Bishop Jr. manages to take advantage of an errant pass from Daniel Jones to seal the Steelers’ 22nd victory on Monday Night Soccer.
NBA
Stunning effects: Paolo Banchero scored 50 points during Orlando Spell’s 119-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers; The Boston Celtics remain undefeated by defeating the Milwaukee Greenbacks 119-108; Nikola Jokic scored 40 points in the Denver Nuggets’ overtime win against the Toronto Raptors; The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Fresh York Knicks 110-104 to remain undefeated.
Paolo Banchero approaches LeBron James with 50-point timeout
With 50 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, Spell’s big name, Paolo Banchero, is the second youngest player in NBA history with a 50-10-5 duel, behind the best LeBron James in 2005.
nhl
Stunning effects: Florida Panthers defeat Buffalo Sabers 5-2; Columbus Blue Jackets hold Edmonton Oilers 6-1; The Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Nashville Predators in extra time.
Nick Paul wins for Lightning in OT
Nick Paul takes advantage of Jake Guentzel’s help to win it for the Lightning in overtime.
MLS
Stunning effects: FC Cincinnati defeats NYCFC 1-0; Seattle Sounders defeat Houston Dynamo in consequences.
FC Cincinnati declares Game 1 victory over NYCFC
Yamil Asad scores in the second phase to win the first quarterfinal match of the MLS Eastern Conference.
