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The Best of the Day: June 9th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from June 9, 2021, including CP3's historic game, Jake Fraley's HR robbery, 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 6/9 here.
CP3 had a historic night with 15 AST and no turnovers, leading the Suns to a 2-0 series lead over NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. Seattle Mariners OF Jake Fraley robbed a walk-off HR from the Tigers that led to an extra-inning victory thanks to his own game-winning RBI. June 9th also marked the 34th anniversary of Magic Johnson‘s skyhook to win Game 4 of the 1987 NBA Finals.
Here is the best of the day from June 9, 2021:
Chris Paul’s nearly flawless game led the Suns blowout over the Nuggets in Game 2
The Suns were dominant in Game 1, and they did it again in Game 2. Phoenix blew out Denver by 25 points to take a 2-0 series lead, fueled by Chris Paul. CP3 had 15 assists without registering a single turnover on Wednesday night. He’s the first player in NBA history to record so many assists without turning it over once more than two times in the playoffs.
It is amazing that he can still string together these performances when it matters the most in his 16th season. His team is looking as good as anyone right now, and they can make a real run this postseason if he continues on this tear after taking down the reigning champs and without any proven title contenders in the way of his first career NBA Finals appearance.
CP3 serving up no-look dimes 🔥 pic.twitter.com/sRaZBcVW25
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 10, 2021
CHRIS. PAUL. IS. TAKING. OVER.
— NBA (@NBA) June 10, 2021
17 points.
15 assists.
0 turnovers.#ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/4UQbTXePPS
The Suns have outscored the Nuggets by 21.0 PPG so far in this series.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 10, 2021
Teams to go up 2-0 in a best-of-7 while outscoring their opponents by 20 PPG have a 33-3 series record all-time.
However, 1 of the 3 series losses belongs to the Suns (1995 Conf. Semis vs HOU). pic.twitter.com/XgtF7SBCIm
36-year-old Chris Paul
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) June 10, 2021
2nd oldest player in #NBAPlayoffs history with 15 assists & 5 rebounds in a game.
Only John Stockton was older. pic.twitter.com/nFPZE8QACw
Most games with 15 assists, 0 turnovers in the playoffs in NBA history:
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) June 10, 2021
Chris Paul 3 (including tonight)
Magic Johnson 2
That's Point Gawd status #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/DwDuv3KLMb
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CP3’S AGED LIKE FINE WINE & THIS IS HIS BEST CHANCE AT A CHAMPIONSHIP
This year’s postseason is as open as it has ever been before now that Phoenix sent the LA Lakers packing. There are no more proven title contenders left in the West, so it’s all up for grabs. In the past, Paul has been on some good teams but has had injury problems or had the juggernaut Golden State team in his way.
In his only conference finals series, CP3 had Houston up 3-2 but missed the final two games with a hamstring issue and they ultimately lost 4-3 to the eventual champions, the Golden State Warriors. Now, the Suns have a clear path to the Finals and it is riding on his shoulder and the team staying healthy to finally get that first Finals appearance in his illustrious career and get a chance to walk away with a legacy-defining Championship.
COLORS KEY | FULL SUNS OUTLOOK
CP3 showing off the moves 😯 pic.twitter.com/dzToCY14FV
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 10, 2021
Chris Paul finished Game 2 with 17 points, 15 assists & 5 rebounds.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 10, 2021
He joins LeBron James & John Stockton as the only players in NBA postseason history with at least 15 pts, 15 ast & 5 reb in a game at age 35 or older. (Source: @EliasSports) pic.twitter.com/3BYbufCd7s
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Fraley‘s amazing HR robbery
A HR robbery to start a double play 🤯 pic.twitter.com/1KWJhLPfsu
— MLB (@MLB) June 10, 2021
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PG Chris Paul, PHX (W v.DEN): 17 PTS (6-10 FG | 2-2 3P), 15 AST, 5 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
#PlayerOfTheDay (6/9/21) - PG Chris Paul, PHX
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
TOP FACTS:
- Only player with 15+ AST & 0 TOV in last 20 years
- 1st player w/ 3 playoff GP of 15+ AST & 0 TOV
- All others combined have 4 such playoff GP ever
KEY STATS:
17 PTS, 15 AST, 0 TOV, 5 REB, 6-10 FG/2-2 3P/5-5 FT https://t.co/jJBMVQlvu8
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Denver Nuggets (98) vs. Phoenix Suns (123)
[Highlights] #2 @SUNS (-202; $14.78) d. #3 NUGGETS (+175; $10.80) 123-98 [PHX -5 | u224.5] (PHX 2-0)
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NBA MVP Nikola Jokic had a season to remember
Congratulations to NBA MVP Nikola Jokic!
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 9, 2021
- 1st Denver #Nuggets player to ever win MVP
- Lowest drafted (41) MVP in NBA history
- 1st Center to be named MVP since Shaq in 2001
- 1 of 3 players to finish top-5 in total PTS/REB/ASThttps://t.co/7Cr56xhCfg
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DATE: June 9, 1987
SIGNIFICANCE: Magic Johnson’s GW sky hook won NBA Finals Game 4 en route to his 4th championship
FULL story on Magic's GW sky hook vs. Boston in NBA Finals Game 4 https://t.co/xQQWTtERTs
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 9, 2021
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