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The Best of the Day: June 11th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from June 11, 2021, including deGrom's spectacular season, Nikola Jokic's historic performance, and more!
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The ‘Best of the Day’ is a daily PSO original series showcasing the most significant stories, highlights, and facts going on in the land of the NFL, NBA, & MLB every day. Get a recap on EVERYTHING that happened on 6/11 here.
Jacob deGrom continues to shatter the MLB record books with a historic 10-game pitching performance that has never been seen before. Despite the Nuggets being down 0-3 and likely to be swept, they still have the kind of roster, coaching staff, youth, and continuity that makes them a posing contender for years to come. Mike Tauchman robbed another crucial HR while June 11th marks the 65th birthday of legendary QB Joe Montana as well as the 24th anniversary of MJ‘s iconic “Flu Game.”
Here is the best of the day from June 11, 2021:
Jacob deGrom is the most dominant athlete in all of sports right now
Through 10 games, New York Mets SP Jacob deGrom has the lowest ERA for the first 10 games started in a season at 0.56. He has become the first pitcher to record more RBI (5) than ER (4) in any 10-game span since RBI became an official stat in 1920. Jacob deGrom reached 100 Ks on the season in just 61.2 IP, the fastest since 1901. He has the lowest WHIP (0.53), and opponent AVG (.121) over any 10-game span, while he has been batting .400! In a year where offense is at an all-time low, no pitcher has been anywhere close to as dominant as Jacob deGrom has been.
Jacob deGrom has now driven in more runs (5) than earned runs allowed (4) this season 🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/NITapA599X
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2021
12 up, 12 down with 8 Ks. deGrominant. 🔥
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2021
Watch on @MLBNetwork & @MLBTV ➡ https://t.co/ca1zgpqBli pic.twitter.com/8VL1ZDZO5A
Jacob deGrom has thrown 121 100+ MPH pitches this season ⛽️
— MLB (@MLB) June 11, 2021
How many will he throw tonight? Watch on @MLBTV for FREE at 7:10 ET ➡️ https://t.co/MZyBfMjeAJ pic.twitter.com/y89BnkdNmd
Jacob deGrom sets MLB record for the lowest ERA through the first 10 starts of a season#LGM pic.twitter.com/bMQIa46Qhz
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) June 12, 2021
Jacob deGrom is the fastest pitcher (61 2/3 IP) to reach 100 Ks in a single season since the mound was moved to its current distance in 1893.
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) June 12, 2021
h/t: @EliasSports, @ESPNStatsInfo
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DESPITE A LIKELY SWEEP, DENVER WILL BE TITLE CONTENDERS FOR YEARS TO COME
It felt like a must-win Game 3 for Denver back on their home court, but they were not able to take care of business, and now find themselves down 3-0 with a sweep seeming likely. Nikola Jokic received his MVP trophy and went on to play like one, posting a historic 32-20-10 triple-double. However, the dynamic Phoenix backcourt was too much for the Nuggets to handle as they combined for 55 points and were aggressive scorers all night. The Suns are now one game away from the conference finals.
After not being able to defend their home court in Game 3, it now looks like the Nuggets season will be coming to a close soon. Despite this, they still have a very bright future ahead of them. They will have the reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, who’s only 26 years old, alongside playmaking guard Jamal Murray, and rising star Michael Porter Jr., who are both under 25 years old.
Even without Murray, Denver was able to top Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers in the first round, marking the third year in a row they’ve won a playoff series as Mike Malone has proven to be one of the best coaches in the league. The Nuggets are in great hands moving forward and will be a championship contender for years to come.
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Jokic with a no-look dime 😳 pic.twitter.com/PI2z82QwGS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 12, 2021
Nikola Jokic joins Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players with 30 Pts, 20 Reb, 10 Ast in a playoff game all-time. pic.twitter.com/HwmfgD6Ykg
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 12, 2021
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Tauchman robbed another HR
Tauch about it! 😱 pic.twitter.com/QX5tDItOuI
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2021
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C Nikola Jokic, DEN (L v.PHO): 32 PTS (13-29 FG | 1-6 3P), 10 AST, 20 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
#PlayerOfTheDay (6/11/21) - C Nikola Jokic, DEN
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 12, 2021
TOP FACTS:
- Joins Wilt & Kareem with 30p/20r/10a in a playoff GP
- 1st player with 30p/20r/10a in a playoff GP since 1970
- Received the 2020-21 MVP award before the game
KEY STATS:
32 PTS, 20 REB, 10 AST, 13-29 FG (45%) https://t.co/u7DwiZh2mH
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Phoenix Suns (116) vs. Denver Nuggets (102)
[Highlights] #2 SUNS (+105; $13.00) d. #3 @NUGGETS (-125; $10.44) 116-102 [PHX +2 | u223.5] (PHX 3-0)
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On his 65th birthday, PSO celebrates the greatness of Joe Montana and all that the HOF has accomplished.
Joe Montana's HOF resume:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 12, 2021
- 8x Pro Bowl
- 5x All-Pro
- 4x Super Bowl Champ
- 3x Super Bowl MVP (2nd most)
- 2x NFL MVP
- 5x CMP% Leader
- 2x PASS TD Leader
- 2x PASS RTG Leader
- 1989 OPOY
- 1986 CPOY
- 1980s All-Decade Team
- #16 retired by 49ers
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Joe Montana's Super Bowl records include:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 12, 2021
- 1st in career PASS RTG (127.8)
- Most wins (4) without a loss
- 2nd in career CMP% (68), career PASS TD (11), single game PASS TD (5), single game PASS RTG (147.6)
- 3rd in career PASS YDS (1,142)pic.twitter.com/pqyXqdC8e6
Most career PASS YDS in #49ers franchise history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 12, 2021
1. Joe Montana (35,124)
2. John Brodie (31,548)
3. Steve Young (29,907)
4. Jeff Garcia (16,408)
5. Y.A. Tittle (16,016)
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Joe Montana's #49ers ranks:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 12, 2021
- 1st in career PASS YDS (35,124), PASS TD (244), wins (100), and CMP (2,929)
- T-1st in season wins (14)
- 3rd in season CMP (332 in 1983)
- 5th in season PASS TD (31 in 1987)
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DATE: June 11, 1997
SIGNIFICANCE: Michael Jordan delivered 38 points during his iconic “Flu Game” in NBA Finals Game 5
FULL story on Michael Jordan's iconic "Flu Game" or "food poisoning game" that culminated in a heroic 38-pt performance to win NBA Finals Game 5 https://t.co/siOiU41l64
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 11, 2021
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