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The Best of the Day: June 29th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from June 29, 2021, including Game 4 of the ECF, Kyle Schwarber's historic HR streak, 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 6/29 here.
Without Trae Young, the Hawks were still able to tie up their series with the Bucks before heading back to Milwaukee. The biggest uncertainty of the series will be whether Trae or Giannis will return before the Finals, and who will step up in their absence. Clint Capela hit one of the most unbelievable shots of the playoffs from behind the backboard. June 29 marks the 17th anniversary of when Tracy McGrady was traded from Orlando to Houston, so PSO takes a look at the top 5 players in Magic history.
Here is the best of the day from June 29, 2021:
Giannis’ injury in Game 4 sparked Atlanta’s run to even up series without Trae Young
With Trae Young out for Game 4, it looked unlikely that the Hawks would be able to tie up the series, however everyone on the team stepped up especially Lou Williams who had big shoes to fill, replacing Trae in the starting lineup, but he ended up scoring 21 points on 7-9 shooting including 2-3 on 3PT.
Bogdan Bogdanovic also stepped up with 20 points on 6-14 3PT shooting. The Bucks’ leading scorer was Jrue Holiday with 19, but Giannis went down with an injury in the third quarter which led to a 25-10 Hawks run and added to the long list of star injuries this season.
The stepback.
— NBA (@NBA) June 30, 2021
Trae approves.
Make that 6⃣ threes for Bogdan Bogdanovic on TNT! pic.twitter.com/u3LC43IzVc
Bogdan's 5th triple of the night caps a 12-0 @ATLHawks run and gets the building BUZZING!#NBAPlayoffs on TNT pic.twitter.com/gLzJDOFkTS
— NBA (@NBA) June 30, 2021
Onyeka And-1 😤
— NBA (@NBA) June 30, 2021
The @ATLHawks rookie is 3-3 early in Game 4 of the #NBAECF presented by AT&T! pic.twitter.com/gCG1cO2VLO
GIANNIS OH MY 😳 pic.twitter.com/abIDG50RFR
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 30, 2021
Milwaukee trailed by 10 when Giannis left the game. Here's a look at how the rest of the quarter played out after that point.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 30, 2021
The 110-88 win for the Hawks matches the 2nd largest upset (+9) in a Conference Finals game over the last 30 seasons. pic.twitter.com/PvcyADMqu9
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THE 2021 NBA CHAMPION DESERVES A BIGGER ASTERISK THAN 2020 AT THIS POINT
Many have questioned whether or not the 2020 NBA Champions deserved much praise given the abnormal circumstances in a bubble, and how both Finalists (Lakers and Heat) were bounced in the first round this year. However, it appears that the 2021 Champs should be discussed in a similar manner. All-Stars and key players have been suffering from injuries left and right, and it seems like teams are hardly playing at full strength anymore after an abnormally shortened offseason that’s had lasting effects.
Players like James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Trae Young, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and many more have all picked up injuries this postseason, likely costing their squads important games this postseason. Games have been coming thick and fast to make up for lost time due to COVID, and it has clearly taken a toll on the players. It’s an unfortunate reality, but it’s fair to ask how deserving the eventual 2021 Champions will be compared to normal years where the best have to beat the best to be considered the best.
COLORS KEY | FULL HAWKS OUTLOOK
GIANNIS DENIAL.. GIANNIS SLAM!
— NBA (@NBA) June 30, 2021
The Greek Freak making an impact on both ends to open the 2nd half on TNT. #NBAECF presented by AT&T pic.twitter.com/wBCHFS7oEU
This year's champion might need a bigger asterisk than last year with all these injuries in 2021
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
*These 11 All-Star caliber players plus LeBron & Klay* https://t.co/8tGfhW0mfI
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Capela from behind the backboard
HOW ON EARTH DID CAPELA HIT THIS SHOT? 🤯 pic.twitter.com/iqFmN3a9EM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 30, 2021
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G Lou Williams, ATL (W v.MIL): #21 PTS (7-9 FG | 2-3 3P), 8 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO
#PlayerOfTheDay (6/29/21) - G Lou Williams, ATL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
TOP FACTS:
- Most PTS (21) in this postseason during 1st start
- Hawks went on a 25-10 run after Giannis got hurt
- Star PG Trae Young was out for Game 4 (ankle)
KEY STATS:
21 PTS, 8 AST, 5 REB, 7-9 FG (78%), 2-3 3P (67%) https://t.co/tnTnGpUGq8
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Milwaukee Bucks (88) vs. Atlanta Hawks (110)
[Highlights] #5 @HAWKS (+224; $13.67) d. #3 BUCKS (-270; $9.48) 110-88 [ATL +7 | u219] (TIED 2-2)
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Ranking the 5 Greatest Players in Orlando Magic History by Alex Raphael
On the anniversary of McGrady‘s trade from Orlando, take a look at the top Magic players of all time and create your own rankings!
Orlando traded Tracy McGrady on June 29, 2004. See where T-Mac ranks amongst the greatest Orlando #Magic players of all time https://t.co/3bM9WpEBcU
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
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DATE: June 29, 2004
SIGNIFICANCE: Houston Rockets landed 2x scoring champ Tracy McGrady from Orlando
FULL story on T-Mac's trade to Houston which drastically changed 2 NBA franchises for years https://t.co/ixGDDA2hYO
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
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