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The Best of the Day: June 16th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from June 16, 2021, including Atlanta's historic 26-point comeback, Playoff P's big 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 6/16 here.
Atlanta Hawks broke their franchise record by mounting a 26-point comeback to take a pivotal Game 5. In the absence of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George put the Clippers on his back to take Game 5 in Utah, along with a late Terrance Mann dunk. To celebrate Justin Jefferson‘s birthday, take a look at some of the best rookie WR seasons of all time. June 16th also marks the 25th anniversary of the Chicago Bulls capping off their historic 72-10 season with a Finals victory and MJ’s record fourth Finals MVP.
Here is the best of the day from June 16, 2021:
Hawks pulled off 1 of the greatest comeback wins in NBA playoff history for huge Game 5 W
Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks stormed back from a 26-point deficit and snatched Game 5 from Philly right on their own court. Atlanta’s star point guard had a playoff career-high 39 points to help spark the historic comeback. They outscored the Sixers 40-19 in the fourth quarter, and only two Philly players (Embiid and Curry) recorded a made field goal in the second half, showing yet again that they lack a true closer. Atlanta now has the chance to claim a spot in the conference finals at home in Game 6 for the first time since 2015.
76ers HC Doc Rivers is no stranger to blown leads as he has been the coach for 5 of the 8 largest blown leads in the last 2 years of the playoffs. Out of the 13 times, a team has blown a 3-1 series lead, Rivers was the coach for three of them, twice with the Clippers and once with the Magic. Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris combined for 0-5 on FG in the second half. With 10.9 seconds left trailing by 3, Joel Embiid went to the FT line with the chance to make it a 1-point game, but he missed both shots, and the Hawks went on to win by 3.
Danilo Gallinari connects to make it a 3-point ATL lead!@ATLHawks 107@sixers 104
— NBA (@NBA) June 17, 2021
21.9 left on TNT, PHI ball. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/vN7tkywdSC
TOUGH JC. pic.twitter.com/eYizfmgoif
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) June 17, 2021
The @ATLHawks came back from a 22-point halftime deficit to win tonight, the third-largest halftime comeback in NBA playoff history and the largest after the first round.
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) June 17, 2021
The 76ers are the only team to blow an 18-point lead in back-to-back playoff games in the last 25 seasons. They had a win probability of 95.5% at one point in Game 4, and it reached 99.7% late in the 3rd quarter of Game 5. pic.twitter.com/3zg1q5qnlH
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 17, 2021
Joel Embiid and Seth Curry were the only 76ers to make a field goal in the 2nd half - they're the only duo in the last 15 postseasons to make all their team's baskets in a half.
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) June 17, 2021
They're also the first duo since the merger with 35+ points on 60% shooting each in a playoff loss.
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WITHOUT KAWHI, ‘PLAYOFF P’ ROSE TO THE OCCASION WITH HIS GREATEST GAME IN LA
The LA Clippers headed back to Utah after successfully defending home court, but were without the franchise’s best all-around player ever, Kawhi Leonard. However, they did not back down from the challenge, and like they did so well against Dallas, the Clips got it done on the road. Paul George was fantastic with 37 points and 16 rebounds, plus Marcus Morris and Reggie Jackson were involved with 25 and 22 points, respectfully. The Kawhi-less Clippers now have two chances to punch their ticket to the first WCF in franchise history.
Paul George’s nickname ‘Playoff P’ has seen plenty of laughs due to some lackluster performances in the postseason over the last couple of years, but he has played it into existence as of late. PG13 has now recorded three straight games with 30+ points, and they were all wins with his best game coming when the Clippers needed it most.
LAC played their first game without star player Kawhi Leonard on Wednesday night, and they needed others to step up. PG rose to the occasion with 37 points and 16 rebounds, helping LA win a pivotal Game 5. As the sole All-Star left, he embraced the challenge and delivered his greatest game with the Clippers so far, putting them a game away from their first ever conference finals.
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PG rises up through the contact and gets it to fall! He's got 35 PTS! #NBAPlayoffs @LAClippers 113@utahjazz 106
— NBA (@NBA) June 17, 2021
59.0 remaining on TNT pic.twitter.com/jx8gqB9Xhj
Only player in @LAClippers franchise history to record 35+ points, 15+ rebounds and 5+ assists in an #NBAPlayoffs game. #ThatsGame
— NBA (@NBA) June 17, 2021
LAC goes up 3-2... they can advance with a win in Game 6 on Friday at 10pm/et on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/5KbyW6biXA
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Mann threw it down on the 3x DPOY
💥 TERANCE MANN ATTACKS AND THROWS IT DOWN HARD! 💥@LAClippers 110@utahjazz 103
— NBA (@NBA) June 17, 2021
2:28 left on TNT. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/EIJhejVNJQ
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PG Trae Young, ATL (W @PHI): 39 PTS (10-23 FG | 2-6 3P), 7 AST, 1 REB, 0 BLK, 3 STL, 2 TO
#PlayerOfTheDay (6/16/21) - PG Trae Young, ATL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 17, 2021
TOP FACTS:
- Largest halftime comeback (22 pts) after 1st Rd ever
- Biggest comeback (26 pts) in Hawks playoff history
- 1 of 2 players with 25+ PTS & 9+ APG w/o All-NBA
KEY STATS:
39 PTS, 7 AST, 3 STL, 10-23 FG (43%), 17-19 FT https://t.co/kH0HwhwpeJ
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Atlanta Hawks (109) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (106)
[Highlights] #5 HAWKS (+214; $13.67) d. #1 @76ERS (-252; $11.26) 109-106 [ATL +6.5 | u223.5] (ATL 3-2)
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Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson had the greatest rookie WR season ever.
Most REC YDS by a rookie since the NFL merger in 1970:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 17, 2021
1. 2020 Justin Jefferson (1,400)
2. 2003 Anquan Boldin (1,377)
3. 1998 Randy Moss (1,313)
4. 2014 Odell Beckham Jr. (1,305)
5. 2004 Michael Clayton (1,193)
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DATE: June 16, 1996
SIGNIFICANCE: The 72-win Chicago Bulls capped off the greatest season in NBA history
FULL story on the 1996 Chicago Bulls' greatest season ever: https://t.co/zCnEsq6rzB
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 16, 2021
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