Archive: 2025/10

Austin Reaves' buzzer-beater lifts Lakers over Timberwolves 116-115

Austin Reaves hit a buzzer-beating 12-foot bank shot to lift the Lakers over the Timberwolves 116-115 on October 29, 2025, at Target Center, improving LA to 3-2 and exposing Minnesota's late-game struggles.

October 22

Thunder Coach Daigneault Praises Rookie Ajay Mitchell After First Start

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault lauds rookie Ajay Mitchell after his first start, highlighting rapid growth and the impact on Oklahoma City's championship‑contending roster.

October 15

Dodgers Stifle Brewers 2-0 in NLCS Game 2, Yamamoto Throws Complete Game

The Dodgers beat the Brewers 2‑0 in NLCS Game 2, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game and solo homers clinching a 2‑0 series lead. Brewers face steep odds to bounce back.

October 8

Nathan MacKinnon Sets Avalanche Points Record in Opener vs. Kings

Nathan MacKinnon broke the Avalanche points record in a 4‑2 win over the Kings at Ball Arena, cementing his place as the franchise’s all‑time leading scorer.

October 1

Aroldis Chapman Poised for First Relief Pitcher of the Year Honor

The BWAA will debut a Relief Pitcher of the Year award in 2026, and Boston's Aroldis Chapman, after a record‑setting 2025 season, emerges as the frontrunner.