October 28 brought playoff stakes, a one-goal NHL finish and blowouts across the NBA and college football. Here are the results that made the biggest noise.
Top Games
- Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in to win the 2026 World Series, delivering the first World Series for the franchise..
- Seattle Kraken edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in a high-scoring nail-biter decided by one goal. Toronto’s Auston Matthews posted 1 G, 2 A, while Gavin McKenna added 2 G, 1 A.
- Houston Rockets rolled past the Milwaukee Bucks 132-100, a decisive, high-scoring blowout that put Houston firmly in the spotlight.
- Dallas Mavericks handled the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-96 in a 24-point blowout, making this one of the night’s most decisive results.
- Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 129-99, turning in a 30-point blowout that stood out among the night’s NBA results.
- Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards 121-111 in a high-scoring finish, with both teams reaching triple figures.
- Edmonton Oilers shut out the Calgary Flames 4-0, a decisive four-goal win that earns its place among the night’s top results.
- Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 in a high-scoring matchup. Devils goalie Jake Allen made 39 saves and allowed 5 goals.
- Washington Capitals topped the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 in another high-scoring NHL result. Dylan Strome set up three goals, finishing with 0 G, 3 A.
- Jacksonville State blanked New Mexico State 24-0, a shutout blowout that made a clear statement on the college football slate.
- Kennesaw State outlasted Middle Tennessee 44-28 in a high-scoring college football clash, with the teams combining for 72 points.
Standout Performances
- Jalen Brunson delivered 38 points, 1 rebound and 7 assists for the Knicks, well above his 22.7 points-per-game season average.
- Victor Wembanyama posted 36 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the Spurs, well above his 20 points-per-game season average.
- Nikola Jokic recorded 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for the Nuggets, near his 22.3 points-per-game season average.
- Stephen Curry scored 35 points and added 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the Warriors, well above his 23.7 points-per-game season average.
- Brandon Miller finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists for the Hornets, well above his 24.3 points-per-game season average.
From Milwaukee’s playoff win to Seattle’s one-goal thriller and a full slate of blowouts, October 28 delivered a little of everything across the sports landscape.
