HOT
The Best of the Day: June 18th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from June 18, 2021, including Terance Mann's incredible performance, Collins' dunk on Embiid, and more!
ESPN/YouTube
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 6/18 here.
After being down 0-2 to Utah, the Clippers won their fourth in a row to take the series thanks to Terance Mann and Paul George igniting a 25-point comeback. Despite the 76ers forcing a Game 7, Trae Young provided an alley-oop pass to John Collins over Embiid. Brad Stevens traded Kemba Walker for his first move as Boston’s new GM. June 18 marks the 8th anniversary of the Ray Allen triple that kept Miami’s title hopes alive.
Here is the best of the day from June 18, 2021:
Clippers clinch the 1st Conference Finals in franchise history thanks to Terance Mann
The LA Clippers are heading to their first-ever conference finals after defeating Utah at home in Game 6. They’ve now won both of their games in the postseason without star Kawhi Leonard on the floor. In his absence, Terance Mann stepped up big time, recording a career-high 39 points on 15-21 shooting and 7-10 3PT. Paul George continued to shine without his star counterpart, recording 28 points. Reggie Jackson added 27 as well.
After facing a 25-point deficit in the third quarter, the Clips ended the game on a 75-40 run aided by Mann’s 20-point third quarter. In both of their playoff series’ this year, the Clippers have rallied back from down 0-2 to advance to the next round, this time by winning four in a row. They are now set for a matchup with the Phoenix Suns to represent the West in the NBA Finals.
"Mama there goes that.. MANN!"
— NBA (@NBA) June 19, 2021
Big-time Mann jam on ESPN 💥#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Okce9Y3fYN
Terance Mann's 20-POINT 3rd quarter gives him an #NBAPlayoffs career-high 34 and leads the @LAClippers on a 24-6 closing run!
— NBA (@NBA) June 19, 2021
3-point game entering the 4Q on ESPN 🍿 pic.twitter.com/FL1eLz62i7
Largest comebacks in series clinching-wins over the last 25 postseasons:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 19, 2021
1. 2021 #Clippers (25 PTS)
2. 2001 #Kings (19)
T3. 2006 #Mavericks, 2012 #Thunder (18) pic.twitter.com/xQ4EnamzO4
The Clippers are the first team in NBA history to overcome multiple 0–2 deficits in a single playoff run. pic.twitter.com/vbLXBTIRhH
— StatMuse (@statmuse) June 19, 2021
The @LAClippers are the first team in NBA history to win a playoff game by double digits after trailing by 20+ points at halftime.
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) June 19, 2021
Related: Stories of the Day
THE 2020-21 LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS ARE THE BEST TEAM IN FRANCHISE HISTORY
LA is now on its way to the team’s first conference finals in franchise history. They lost Kawhi Leonard after Game 4, but players like Paul George, Reggie Jackson, and Terance Mann stepped up. Mann started in Leonard’s absence and dropped a career-high 39 points in Game 6.
They won their two biggest games of the year without their best player, which is something this talented team wasn’t capable of in the past. Additionally, their new coach, Tyronn Lue, is proving to be a perfect fit for them as he presses all the right buttons with a stacked assistant coaching staff that includes head coach candidates Chauncey Billups and Kenny Atkinson. The overall wealth of talent and coaching has combined to form the greatest team in Clippers franchise history.
COLORS KEY | FULL CLIPPERS OUTLOOK
Terance Mann is going OFF 😯
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 19, 2021
34 PTS & 6 3PM on the night! pic.twitter.com/5bJC0IKW9Y
The Mann of the night:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) June 19, 2021
39 PTS
15-21 FG
7-10 3P
He scored 20 points in the 3rd quarter — a Clippers franchise record for any playoff quarter. pic.twitter.com/GaijEQp4iC
Related: NBA Takeaways of the Day
Trae Young to John Collins alley-oop over Embiid
JOHN COLLINS TOOK FLIGHT 😱 pic.twitter.com/lWi0L3Pj6t
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 19, 2021
Related: NBA Highlights
G/F Terance Mann, LAC (W v.UTA): 39 PTS (15-21 FG | 7-10 3P), 1 AST, 2 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 0 TO
#PlayerOfTheDay (6/18/21) - SG Terance Mann, LAC
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 19, 2021
TOP FACTS:
- Clippers ended longest Conference Finals drought ever
- LAC pulled off largest comeback series win of all-time
- Biggest career-high boost (+14 PTS) since MJ in '86
KEY STATS:
39 PTS, 2 STL, 15-21 FG (71%), 7-10 3P https://t.co/2X94pMXYET
Related: Players of the Day
Philadelphia 76ers (104) vs. Atlanta Hawks (99)
[Highlights] #1 @76ERS (-146; $11.26) d. #5 HAWKS (+128; $13.67) 104-99 [PHI -3 | u223] (TIED 3-3)
Related: Games of the Day
Brad Stevens‘ first move as Boston’s GM was a big one
Brad Stevens wasted no time making a move as Boston’s new GM. The Celtics lose Kemba and a 1st but gained a blooming prospect in Moses Brown and a fan favorite in Al Horford. OKC continues to stack draft assets and now has 3 2021 1st round picks. BOS has 4 Centers fighting for PT https://t.co/sy8tCGV74N
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 18, 2021
OKC’s Future Outlook (Draft) #ThunderUp https://t.co/O1Y6SrFTVh pic.twitter.com/zy8mNdfBIl
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 18, 2021
Related: Latest PSO Posts
DATE: June 18, 2013
SIGNIFICANCE: Ray Allen saved the Heat’s championship hopes with miracle three to force OT and eventual Game 7
FULL story on Ray Allen's iconic Game 6 3PM to save Miami's season https://t.co/qJUOqgii4O
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 18, 2021
Related: Significant Sports History
Share the Best of the Day and follow below for more great sports content!
