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What Happened in Sports: March 29, 2022
See what happened in sports on March 29, 2022 ft. Giannis' MVP statement vs. Embiid, Clippers huge comeback vs. Jazz, new NFL OT rules, and more!
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March 29th, 2022 was highlighted by Giannis’ MVP statement after swatting Joel Embiid’s putback attempt to cap off his 40-pt performance that all stemmed from James Harden shrinking in the clutch again with the brutally missed GW-3PA. Utah blew another 25-point lead to the Clippers, reminiscent of their Game 6 Playoff battle last year as Paul George made history with 34 points after a 3-month absence. The NFL finally changed their Playoff OT rules, the Saints added Andy Dalton and assigned Taysom Hill to TE, plus the Pats added S Jabrill Peppers.
See what happened in sports on March 29th last year, headlined by Wizards PG Russell Westbrook recording the first ever 35-point, 20-assist triple-double in NBA history in addition to a franchise record-tying triple-double from his former teammate James Harden, as well as what happened in sports on March 29th, 2020 ft. Washington signing CB Ronald Darby from Philly and veteran WR Geronimo Allison heading from the Packers to the Lions.
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.
GIANNIS BLOCKS GAME-TYING SHOT ? pic.twitter.com/DpkE3qpKrL
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 30, 2022
EMBIID CUTS THE DEFICIT TO 1 ? pic.twitter.com/TYfQu1S1If
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 30, 2022
Giannis was DOMINANT in the @Bucks win going off for a 40 point double-double and coming up with the game-winning block in the final moments of the game! #FearTheDeer@Giannis_An34: 40 PTS, 14 REB, 6 AST, 3 BLK pic.twitter.com/1uGaIcS2Fs
— NBA (@NBA) March 30, 2022
Giannis' clutch @Bucks block leads Tuesday's TOP 5 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/YyCFhrfupK
— NBA (@NBA) March 30, 2022
The Comeback Clips!
The @LAClippers erased a 24 point second-half deficit in their comeback victory! #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/MkwZAaBPJP
— NBA (@NBA) March 30, 2022
In his first game in over 3 months, Paul George (@YG_Trece) ignited the @LAClippers 24-point comeback win by GOING OFF for 20 points in the 3rd quarter! #ClipperNation
? 34 PTS | 6 AST | 4 STL | 6 3PM ? pic.twitter.com/9uGogYEn1E
— NBA (@NBA) March 30, 2022
Mike Conley DRAINS it from half court at the buzzer ? pic.twitter.com/AUrh4wqZAc
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 30, 2022
Playoff overtime was already exciting.
It's about to get even more fun. ? pic.twitter.com/yVxHncMfLz
— NFL (@NFL) March 30, 2022
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7:00 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (46-28) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (46-28)
7:30 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (31-43) vs. Dallas Mavericks (46-29)
10:00 PM: Utah Jazz (45-30) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (36-39)
NFL: EDGE Josh Sweat, Philadelphia Eagles (turns 25)
MLB: 1B Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves (28)
MLB: OF/UT Chad Pinder, Oakland Athletics (30)
NFL: DE Justin Tuck, Retired after 2015 (39)
NFL: RB Earl Campbell, Hall of Fame (67)
NBA: PG Walt Frazier, Hall of Fame (77)
MLB: SP Cy Young, Hall of Fame (155)
2017: Oklahoma City Thunder PG Russell Westbrook recorded the most points (57) in a triple-double (13 REB & 11 AST) in NBA history during a 21-point comeback victory over the Orlando Magic with Westbrook forcing OT with a game-tying 3PM. James Harden later broke the record 10 months later with a 60-point triple-double on January 30, 2018
1998: Indiana Pacers scored the fewest points (55) in the shot-clock era during a 74-55 loss to the San Antonio Spurs
1996: The former Cleveland Browns chose their new nickname after announcing their move to Baltimore, MD — the “Ravens”
1994: After winning back-to-back Super Bowls (XXVII, XXVIII), Dallas Cowboys HC Jimmy Johnson left the team due to a feud with owner Jerry Jones
1990: Houston Rockets C Hakeem Olajuwon became just the 3rd player in NBA history to record a quadruple-double (18 PTS, 16 REB, 10 AST, 11 BLK), joining Nate Thurmond and Alvin Robertson
1977: NFL officially adopted a 16-game regular season, expanding from the previous 14-game schedule that would begin in the 1978 season and last until the 2020 NFL season
1962: Los Angeles Lakers SF Elgin Baylor (45) and PG Jerry West (41) became the very 1st pair of teammates to each score 40+ points during a playoff game in NBA history
1960: Boston Celtics C Bill Russell grabbed a NBA Finals record 40 rebounds during a loss to the Hawks. Russell then tied the record 2 years later but it’s never been surpassed since. Russell’s 40 REB are also the 2nd most in Playoff history behind Wilt‘s 41
1952: Minneapolis Lakers C George Mikan scored an NBA Playoff-record 47 points at the time, but the Rochester Royals were victorious in Game 1 of the Western Division Finals. Michael Jordan now owns the Playoff scoring record with 63 PTS
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