Heat Host Grizzlies

     The Miami Heat take on the Memphis Grizzlies at Kaseya Center on Thursday night. The Heat carry in a six-game winning streak. 

Panthers Dropped By Maple Leafs

     The Florida Panthers lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night. The Panthers continued their four-game road trip in Canada. 

     The Maple Leafs increased their gap for first place in the Atlantic Division. They clinched a postseason spot with the victory. 

      There was no scoring in the opening frame. Florida(44-27-4) took a 1-0 lead at the 1:03 mark of the second period on a Gustav Forsling tally. 

     The Maple Leafs evened it 1-1 with 8:29 left in the second. William Nylander fired a shot and John Tavares deflected it in. 

      In the third period, Toronto(46-25-4) leaped to a 2-1 advantage with 9:10 remaining. Mitch Marner placed in a snap shot from the right circle past Sergei Bobrosky 

      It became 3-1 for the Leafs with 4:51 left in the third period. Marner sent a long lead pass from his own left circle. Matthew Knies skated through the slot area and slipped in a backhand pass from the crease area.

     The Cats got a power-play goal with 2:38 to go in the third and they trailed 3-2. Sam Reinhart collected his 37th goal of the season on a forehand shot from long range by Anthony Stolarz. 

Inter Miami CF Topped By LAFC

      Los Angeles FC beat Inter Miami CF 1-0 in a CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinal at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. It was the first leg of the the series between both teams. 

     The Herons played their first MLS game in franchise history at that same venue back in March 2020. The second leg of this round will be held in Fort Lauderdale on April 9. 

     There was only one tally during this entire contest. LAFC broke the scoreless tie in the 57th minute when Nathan Ordez found the net. 

Celtics Surprised By Heat

     The Boston Celtics were upended by the Miami Heat 124-103 at TD Garden on Wednesday night. The Heat expanded their winning streak to six games. 

     In the first quarter, Miami(35-41) eventually got in front 29-22. The Heat increased it to a double-digit lead during the second quarter and led 59-45 at halftime. 

     Boston(56-20) cut into the deficit and trailed 91-84 at the end of the third quarter. Miami pulled away outscoring the C's 33-22 in the final quarter.

Mets Topple Marlins

     The New York Mets outlasted the Miami Marlins 6-5 in 11 innings at loanDepot park on Wednesday. The Marlins will have tomorrow off and visit the Atlanta Braves on Friday.

     New York(3-3) raced out to a 1-0 advantage in the top of the first. Pete Alonso ended up with an RBI double. 

     Miami(4-3) leaped for the lead 2-1 during the bottom of the third. The Fish added two more runs in the seventh inning for a three-run margin.    

     The Mets tied it 4-4 in the top of the eighth. Alonso smashed a three-run homer to center field on a 2-2 pitch for his second home run of the season. He now has eight runs batted in this year. 

     It would be decided in the 11th inning. New York scored twice in the top of the frame while the Fish put up one run. 

Phillies Get Brett de Geus

     The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed pitcher Brett de Geus from the Miami Marlins. He was signed by the Marlins back in February. 

     de Geus played last season with the Seattle Mariners, Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays. He had a 6.35 earned run average in seven games with the Marlins in 2024. 

Marlins Zip By Mets

     The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Tuesday night at loanDepot park. The Fish will conclude their seven-game opening homestand tomorrow with a winning record. Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara picked up his first victory since September 3, 2023. 

     Miami(4-2) jumped ahead 2-0 in the bottom of the first on a two-run homer by Kyle Stowers to center field on a 1-0 pitch. It was the first home run of the year for him. 

     New York(2-3) was able to even it up 2-2 with one run in the second and one run in the third inning. Brandon Nimmo blasted a solo home run over the right-field wall on a 2-1 count during the top of the second. 

     The Marlins regained the lead 4-2 in the bottom of the fourth. Graham Pauley doubled to left-center field gap which scored Griffin Conine and Jonah Bride.