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What Happened in Sports: March 5, 2022
See what happened in sports on March 5, 2022 ft. LeBron's legendary 56pt performance vs. Warriors, Georgia prospects shining at Combine, and more!
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March 5th, 2022 was remembered for LeBron’s legendary 56-point performance against the Warriors in a Saturday night primetime thriller to end LA’s four-game losing streak where he set multiple NBA records with Super Bowl Champion QB Matthew Stafford in the house. Georgia’s top defensive prospects showed out at the combine with Jordan Davis putting up unprecedented numbers for someone at his mammoth size. Dorian Finney-Smith also drained a GW-3PM to lift the Luka-less Mavs over the Kings that overcame De’Aaron Fox’s big game.
See what happened in sports on March 5th last year, headlined by Washington releasing Alex Smith months after he won Comeback Player of the Year and the Pistons buying out Blake Griffin that made him one of the top free agents on the market, as well as what happened in sports on March 5th, 2020 ft. Kawhi Leonard leading a surging Clippers team past the Rockets and Jamal Murray hitting a game-winner against the Hornets.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
MONK TO LEBRON ? pic.twitter.com/0j2JPp0Kx8
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 6, 2022
LeBron James’ NBA records from 3/5/22:
– Oldest (37) with 50+ PTS & 10+ REB in 1 GP
– 55+ PTS/10+ REB/6+ 3PM/1+ AST/60+ FG% in 1 GP
– Multiple GP of 55+ PTS/10+ REB/6+ 3PM
– 50+ PTS in 1 GP under age-21 & after age-35
pic.twitter.com/sBxu8kRTcs
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 6, 2022
"I can't have you in the building and not put on a show"
LeBron shares a few words with LA Rams QB Matthew Stafford in the midst of 56 point night. pic.twitter.com/8kNTieH9uZ
— NBA (@NBA) March 6, 2022
MELO FROM THE CORNER ? pic.twitter.com/JWRnRIAisw
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 6, 2022
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1500307300862541825
DORIAN FINNEY-SMITH KNOCKS DOWN THE THREE FOR THE @dallasmavs WIN! pic.twitter.com/AqModt2UeP
— NBA (@NBA) March 6, 2022
Dinwiddie takes the lead for the Mavs ? pic.twitter.com/NHssTR7zhq
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 6, 2022
Game-winners, clutch buckets and big dunks headline Saturday's TOP 10 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/jRH4HcgEF1
— NBA (@NBA) March 6, 2022
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1500367823872401411
Jordan Davis recorded the best 40yd dash (4.78) & broad jump (10'3") by any player weighing 310+ lbs (Davis is 341) in NFL Combine history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 6, 2022
[SEE MORE]
8:00 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (38-23) vs. Miami Heat (42-22)
8:30 PM: Golden State Warriors (43-20) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (27-35)
4:00 PM: Defensive Linemen & Linebackers
NFL: QB Justin Fields, Chicago Bears (turns 23)
MLB: SS Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays (24)
NFL: LB Malik Harrison, Baltimore Ravens (24)
MLB: 2B Nick Madrigal, Chicago Cubs (25)
NFL: CB Tre Herndon, Jacksonville Jaguars (26)
MLB: OF Kyle Schwarber, Free Agent (29)
NFL: S Daniel Sorensen, Kansas City Chiefs (32)
NBA: C Mason Plumlee, Charlotte Hornets (32)
MLB: 1B Paul Konerko, Retired after 2014 (46)
NFL: WR Michael Irvin, Hall of Fame (56)
2020: Milwaukee Brewers and reigning MVP Christian Yelich agreed to a 7y/$189M extension with a $20M mutual option for 2029, the largest deal in franchise history
2009: LeBron James dropped 50 PTS/10 REB/8 AST against the Knicks in Madison Square Garden where he ended up receiving a standing ovation from the away crowd after the spectacular performance
1994: Washington Bullets PG Michael Adams became the very 1st player to make 900 career 3PM in NBA history
1993: Florida Marlins defeated the Houston Astros 12-8 in the franchise’s very 1st spring training game
1982: 3 wins away from 300 for his career, HOF SP Gaylord Perry signed a 1-year contract with the Seattle Mariners. Perry would play 2 more seasons and finish with 314 career Wins
1964: NFL officially purchased Steve Sabol’s company, Blair Motion Pictures, now known as NFL Films which creates high-quality content about the history of the game and provides inside access with “Mic’d Up”
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