Sideline Report for Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Here’s a few things to know on Tuesday:
1. The Warriors didn't blow a 3-1 lead
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 on Monday night and won the 2017 NBA Finals. The Warriors led the series 3-1 headed into Game 5 after the Cavaliers won Game 4 in Cleveland. Kevin Durant (39 points) was unanimously named NBA Finals MVP. Cavaliers' forward LeBron James (33.6 points per game, 12 rebounds per game and 10 assists per game) became the first player ever to average a triple-double in the NBA Finals.
2. Braves draft pitcher Kyle Wright, outfielder Drew Waters in MLB Draft
With the fifth overall selection in the 2017 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected Vanderbilt pitcher Kyle Wright. The Braves also selected switch-hitting outfielder Drew Waters out of Etowah High School in Woodstock.
3. Brave beat Nationals
The Atlanta Braves hit five home runs in their 11-10 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. The Braves play the second game of the three-game series at the Nationals on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m.
4. Photos, video from Falcons’ retirement ceremony for Michael Vick and Roddy White
D. Orlando Ledbetter reported on what he heard and saw at the Atlanta Falcons' retirement ceremony for Michael Vick and Roddy White on Monday afternoon. Vick and White both made statements after owner Arthur Blank talked about his personal relationship with the former Falcons.
5. Dontari Poe to collect minicamp weight-bonus
Falcons defensive tackle Dontari Poe has the ability to earn a $125,000 weight bonus during the Falcons' first mandatory minicamp this week. D. Orlando Ledbetter reports on Poe's thoughts about a bonus for making a certain weight.
