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The Best of the Day: May 28th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from May 28, 2021 including Tatum's 50-point explosion vs. BKN, Pujols robbed of walk-off HR, and more!
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The Celtics earned a Game 3 victory over the Nets to cut there series deficit to 2-1 in Kyrie Irving’s return to Boston. However, Jayson Tatum’s 50-point explosion was the story of the game, as the Duke product has continued to elevate his play over recently. Also, Albert Pujols had a walk-off home run robbed vs. the Giants, and MLB pitchers are recording K’s at a historic rate in 2021. Finally, Klay Thompson broke the postseason record for 3PM (11) in the Warriors’ Game 6 win vs. OKC in the 2016 WCF, as GS would go on to complete the comeback from down 3-1 in Game 7 to move on to the NBA Finals.
Here is the best of the day from May 28, 2021:
Jayson Tatum exploded for 50 points to will Boston to Game 3 victory over Brooklyn
The Boston Celtics were able to get back into the series and avoid going down 3-0 to the Brooklyn Nets thanks to Jayson Tatum‘s explosion in Game 3. Tatum went off for 50 points, seven assists, and six rebounds, out-dueling James Harden, who finished with 41 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds for Brooklyn.
JAYSON TATUM OVER KD. 50 PTS. pic.twitter.com/LFGirbc9NV
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 29, 2021
Jayson Tatum pours in an #NBAPlayoffs career-high 50 PTS to lift the @celtics (1-2) in Game 3!
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2021
Game 4: Sunday at 7pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/Kp0snkOubg
James Harden is the first Nets player with a 40p/10a playoff game in franchise history.
— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 29, 2021
41 PTS
10 AST
7 REB
7 3PT pic.twitter.com/hNV5KDL7Ws
Tatum has taken his already impressive game to another level, as he has now recorded all four of his career 50+ point games over his last 22 contests. At just 23 years old, the 2017 No. 3 overall pick has already tied Celtics legend Larry Bird for the most such games in franchise history. Tatum’s four games with 50+ points leads the entire NBA this season. While Boston likely won’t win this series vs. a juggernaut of a team in the Nets, their future appears as bright as any team’s with Tatum blossoming into a superstar in 2021.
Jayson Tatum reached four 50-point games in his 338th career game.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 29, 2021
Larry Bird had his 4th 50-point game in his 867th game.
According to @EliasSports Tatum is the 1st player in NBA playoff history to score 50 points after scoring single digits the previous game. pic.twitter.com/furzhQDsgL
Jayson Tatum has the t-most GP (4) with 50+ PTS by a Celtics player in franchise history (regular or play-in/postseason), tying Larry Bird (4) pic.twitter.com/mG7gTYbt6z
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 29, 2021
Jayson Tatum is the third @celtics player with 50+ points in a regulation playoff game.
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) May 29, 2021
He joins John Havlicek (54 in 1973) and Sam Jones (51 in 1967).
Youngest players with a 50-point playoff game in NBA history:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 29, 2021
23y, 21d — Rick Barry
23y, 62d — Michael Jordan
23y, 86d — Jayson Tatum pic.twitter.com/Yde1I6LJxC
Most points in a playoff game in Celtics history:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 29, 2021
54 — John Havlicek
53 — Isaiah Thomas
51 — Ray Allen
51 — Sam Jones
50 — Bob Cousy
50 — Jayson Tatum pic.twitter.com/FY0LEwh1uV
Kevin Durant also had a big game for Brooklyn, finishing with 39 points, but the major storyline heading into Game 3 was Kyrie Irving. It was Irving’s first game back in Boston since bolting to join Durant on the Nets in 2019 during free agency. The crowd was on him from the beginning, and Irving struggled throughout the game, finishing with just 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting. The Nets will likely need a better performance from Irving if they want to rebound in Game 4 and take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
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Pujols was robbed of a walk-off HR
Tauchman takes back a walk-off! 😱 pic.twitter.com/gRCjUOqPFL
— MLB (@MLB) May 29, 2021
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F Jayson Tatum, BOS (W v.BKN): 50 PTS (16-30 FG | 5-11 3P), 7 AST, 6 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO
#PlayerOfTheDay (5/28/21) - F Jayson Tatum, BOS
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 29, 2021
TOP FACTS:
- T-most GP with 50+ PTS in Celtics history (Larry Bird)
- All 4 career 50-pt GP came within last 22 games
- Most GP (4) with 50+ PTS by any player this season
KEY STATS:
50 PTS, 7 AST, 6 REB, 2 STL, 16-30 FG, 5-11 3P https://t.co/stCc4mdcZh
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Brooklyn Nets (119) vs. Boston Celtics (125)
[Highlights] #7 @CELTICS (+286; $7.74) d. #2 NETS (-352; $11.03) 125-119 [BOS +8 | o227] (BKN 2-1)
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DATE: May 28, 2016
SIGNIFICANCE: Klay Thompson hit an NBA postseason record 11 3’s to force Game 7 vs. the Thunder in the WCF
May 28, 2016: After falling into a 3-1 deficit, Golden State #Warriors SG Klay Thompson set an NBA Playoff record with 11 3PM in Game 6 to even the series with the OKC Thunder at 3-3 that led to their 3-1 series comeback and 2nd straight NBA Finals berth
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 28, 2021
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