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The Best of the Day: June 24th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from June 24, 2021, including the Cubs' no-hitter, the Clippers' decisive Game 3 victory, and more!
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June 24th featured the record-tying seventh no-hitter of the MLB season with the Cubs blanking the defending champ Dodgers with four different pitchers. Reggie Jackson went off for the Clips last night as they once again won Game 3 after going down 0-2. At the end of the third quarter, Paul George hit a halfcourt shot on his way to 27 points. Vikings OT Brian O’Neill is a prime candidate to have a breakout year. June 24th was the 22nd anniversary of Tim Duncan leading the Spurs to their first title.
Here is the best of the day from June 24, 2021:
Cubs combine for no-hitter vs. defending champs to tie all-time MLB record
The defending champ Dodgers are on a 4-game skid, after being swept by their divisonal rival Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres, they returned home to play the Cubs. The Dodgers faced SP Zach Davies who pitched for 6 innings and surrendered no hits, while even getting one of his own.
The Cubs 3 relievers Ryan Tepera, Andrew Chafin, and Craig Kimbrel each pitched 1 inning without any hits allowed to give the Cubs their first combined no-no in franchise history. The seventh no-hitter of the season ties the MLB record less than halfway through the season. Despite the no-hitter, the Dodgers still got walked eight times throughout the game and only struck out sevn times.
The 17th no-hitter, and first combined no-no, in @Cubs history! pic.twitter.com/KCmLjzNqY3
— MLB (@MLB) June 25, 2021
ONE MORE OUT 🔥 pic.twitter.com/j2dSLJOUMh
— MLB (@MLB) June 25, 2021
The 1st out in the 9th: filthy 🤮 pic.twitter.com/wjAqD8bPAc
— MLB (@MLB) June 25, 2021
The @Cubs threw the first no-hitter where the opposing lineup had 3 former MVPs (Pujols, Betts, Bellinger).
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) June 25, 2021
h/t: @WatchMarquee pic.twitter.com/EnhpPw2J3h
Between 4 pitchers (Zach Davies, Ryan Tepera, Andrew Chafin, Craig Kimbrel) in a 4-0 win over the Dodgers, the @Cubs record the 7th no-hitter of 2021 so far and the 17th in their franchise's 146 season history (1876-present). Of those 17, tonight is the 1st to be a shared effort
— StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) June 25, 2021
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REGGIE JACKSON WILL BE THE NBA’S BEST AVAILABLE FA IF HE LIFTS CLIPS TO THE TITLE
The Clippers did what they do best on Thursday night, and that’s win Game 3 when they fall behind 2-0 like they have every series this postseason so far. LA came out of the halftime break with an outstanding third quarter, putting them up double-digits, and they were able to see it through until the final whistle. Devin Booker and CP3 were held in check, combining for only 10-40 FG. Paul George and Reggie Jackson combined for 50 points, while Ivica Zubac added a double-double. The series will stay in LA for Game 4 in two days.
Reggie Jackson has been playing some of his best basketball when it matters the most. He’s been on a tear this postseason, fresh off a 23-point outing in Game 3 of the WCF including 10 in the fourth quarter. Additionally, Jackson is shooting the ball at an extremely high clip while coming up clutch and knocking down big shots over and over again.
These performances could earn him some big money this offseason as he will be a free agent. With Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul very likely to re-sign with their respective teams, Jackson could be the most valuable free agent this summer if he helps bring LAC its first title in franchise history with these kinds of signature showings.
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Reggie Jackson hits a HUGE 3 😤 pic.twitter.com/5W706ZeWxA
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 25, 2021
After Game 3, the Clippers have 5 double-digits wins when trailing in a series this postseason.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 25, 2021
That's tied with the 2005 Pistons for the most in a single playoff run in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/TfLvnkRjMj
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Paul George from halfcourt
PG BANKS IT IN FROM HALFCOURT AT THE BUZZER 🚨 pic.twitter.com/g0J9zAZWXL
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 25, 2021
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F/G Paul George, LAC (W v.PHX): 27 PTS (9-26 FG | 3-11 3P), 8 AST, 15 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 6 TO
#PlayerOfTheDay (6/24/21) - F/G Paul George, LAC
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 25, 2021
TOP FACTS:
- Most consecutive playoff GP with 20+ PTS by a Clipper
- Longest active streak (16 GP) of 20+ PTS
- Clippers 1st team to win Game 3 after trailing 2-0 3x
KEY STATS:
27 PTS, 15 REB, 8 AST https://t.co/psnucv0q3S
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Phoenix Suns (92) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (106)
[Highlights] #4 @CLIPPERS (-102; $10.44) d. #2 SUNS (-115; $14.78) 106-92 [LAC +1 | u219] (PHX 2-1)
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Vikings OT Brian O’Neill is poised for a breakout year
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DATE: June 24, 1999
SIGNIFICANCE: Tim Duncan led the 1st former ABA team to win a NBA Championship
FULL story on the #Spurs becoming the 1st former ABA franchise to win a NBA Championship that kicked off one of sports' greatest dynasties https://t.co/P0dbOHikHS
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
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