The Last Smallball of 2025 š¾
The title says it all: itās our final post of 2025, so the pressureās on, and this better be good.
Letās start with theā¦
NBA š
The NBA Cup is over!
On Tuesday, the only game on the schedule was the Final between the Knicks and Spurs.
Who won?
š„ See for yourself!
The game was tight for three quartersā¦ until New York won the fourth, 35-19, to take the Cup.
š§ But remember! While the Knicks get bragging rights and a bonus payment, the game doesnāt count in the standings!
And already the regular season is back in action. Just last night:
The Knicks beat the Pacers, 114-113, to reach a six-game winning streak.
The Pelicans upset the Rockets, 133-128, after Houston led by 25 points in the third quarter.
The Nuggets beat the Magic, 126-115, and Nikola JokiÄ had a triple-double and became the center with the most assists in NBA history.
The Suns snuck away with a win against the Warriors, 99-98, on this controversial foul call with 0.4 seconds left.
Luka had 45 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds in the Lakers win over the Jazz, 143-135.
And this is how a tight Pistons-Mavericks game ended!
Whew! You got all that?
Then youāre ready forā¦
College Football šš
The playoff starts today!
š§ Hereās a quick reminder on the format:
There are 12 teams and four rounds.
The #1-4 seeds have a bye.
This week, the #5-12 teams play and the winner of each of the four games advances.
Those first four games?
First, #8 Oklahoma vs. #9 Alabama in a rematch on Friday.
OU won the first game, 23-21, but experts say this oneās a 50/50 toss-up.
Then, on Saturday:
#7 Texas A&M vs. #10 Miami (experts say 54% chance Texas A&M wins).
#6 Ole Miss vs. #11 Tulane in another rematch (Ole Miss won the first time, 45-10, and experts say thereās an 84% chance they win again).
#5 Oregon vs. #12 James Madison (experts say 88% chance Oregon wins).
If youāre excited and want to read more, check out this preview on ESPN!
And let us know what you thinkā¦
While we wait to find out, letās finish with theā¦
NFL šš
Thursday Night Football was a MASSIVE game in the NFC West between the Rams and Seahawks.
Both teams entered the game at 11-3, tied for first in the NFC.
After the game?
š„ Youāll know once you watch this!
Weāve got to talk about those two-point conversions!
With just over six minutes left, the Seahawks failed on a two-point try to tie the game. At least that was the call on the fieldā¦
But did you hear the announcer say, āThat was clearly backward!ā
Because Seahawks QB Sam Darnold threw the ball backward, itās a fumble and not an incomplete pass.
The ball hit off a Rams player and landed in the end zoneā¦
Where the Seahawks picked it up.
Two-point conversion good. Game tied!
Then, a few minutes later in overtime, the Seahawks scored a touchdown to make it 37-36.
They could have kicked the extra point and played for a tie. But they went for two and the win.
And they got it!
Now, the Seahawks have won five games in a row and are in first in the NFC.
How about the other games this weekend with big playoff consequences?
The 9-4-1 Packers at 10-4 Bears in an NFC North showdown.
The 7-7 Buccaneers at 7-7 Panthers for first place in the NFC South.
The 10-4 Jaguars at 12-2 Broncos in a game between two of the top three teams in the AFC.
The 8-6 Steelers at 8-6 Lions as both fight for playoff spots.
The 11-3 Patriots at 7-7 Ravens in a matchup between star QBs Drake Maye and Lamar Jackson.
And on Monday Night Football, the 10-4 49ers at 8-6 Colts, as grandpa Philip Rivers looks to put Indianapolis back in the playoff picture.
Happy watching, happy holidays, and weāll see you in 2026!
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