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What Happened in Sports: April 11, 2021
See what happened in sports on April 11, 2021 ft. a Sunday full of dunks, DeMar DeRozan's GW, Celtics miraculous comeback, and more!
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April 12th, 2021 was highlighted by Miles Bridges’ thunderous Dunk of the Year contender over Clint Capela. Other big dunks in the NBA were captured as DeMar DeRozan’s GW outshined teammate Lonnie Walker’s poster and opponent Dorian Finney-Smith’s body catching slam. The Celtics pulled off an absurd comeback vs. Denver that included a 31-3 run in the 4th quarter, a controversial call at the plate sealed Atlanta’s fate against Philly on Sunday Night Baseball, and J.D. Martinez went off with a 3-HR performance.
See what happened in sports on April 11th last year, headlined by the aftermath of the NFL reversing the PI review rule, highlights from Randy Moss‘ incredible debut, and the best shots from NBA’s H.O.R.S.E. competition. This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
Some of the BEST DUNKS of the season headline Sunday’s TOP 10 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/aqMgBcbGpF
— NBA (@NBA) April 12, 2021
2 things. Miles is a FREAK going to the basket. The Hornets announcer needs to do every NBA game. (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/GqPQt8owJT
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) April 11, 2021
💥💥💥 @MilesBridges added to his already extensive dunk portfolio Sunday! pic.twitter.com/m5MJqtXU3F
— NBA (@NBA) April 12, 2021
DEROZAN CALLED GAME 👀 pic.twitter.com/JYiN82WPQ8
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 12, 2021
33 points, 8 assists and the @spurs GAME-WINNER for @DeMar_DeRozan with 0.5 left! #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/sXatSDQs43
— NBA (@NBA) April 12, 2021
Finney-Smith’s filthy poster 😲 pic.twitter.com/Bbg9lRWKMF
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 12, 2021
PG POSTER 😳 pic.twitter.com/bFHRqSL87M
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 12, 2021
LONNIE WALKER YAMS ON MELLI 😱 pic.twitter.com/tqtPXSvw3m
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 12, 2021
KAT came up BIG with this dagger against the Bulls 💪 pic.twitter.com/ySTXgl9m1p
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 12, 2021
KAT dropped the hammer 🔨 pic.twitter.com/46WD8D2iLP
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 12, 2021
KAT DROPS THE HAMMER. pic.twitter.com/JhxTpFH4ZS
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 12, 2021
🙌 @KarlTowns lifts @Timberwolves.
27 PTS | 12 REB | 8 AST | 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/egkHjJ8znX
— NBA (@NBA) April 12, 2021
Jaxson Hayes from half court! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/bt1YnCHLoU
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 12, 2021
2 HR for Kyle Seager and 8 unanswered runs from the @Mariners. 😳 pic.twitter.com/aOzlzSw7ys
— MLB (@MLB) April 11, 2021
Clutch Carlos. pic.twitter.com/wS41zLi3V8
— MLB (@MLB) April 11, 2021
Ope, just gonna squeeze by ya quick.#TogetherRoyal pic.twitter.com/jxCCEhlPMC
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 11, 2021
Another ABSURDLY efficient night for @Zionwilliamson.
38 PTS | 16/22 FGM | @PelicansNBA W pic.twitter.com/i7A9mxYYLv
— NBA (@NBA) April 12, 2021
SAFE. pic.twitter.com/4zScXL44M0
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 12, 2021
He never touched the plate.
The @Braves were robbed.
The sad part is no one is surprised. pic.twitter.com/6Bmtd7IC47
— Brad Logan (@BradLoganCOTE) April 12, 2021
Tatum drops 14 points the 4th Q as the @celtics close the game on a 40-8 scoring run! 🤯@jaytatum0: 28 PTS, 10 REB pic.twitter.com/LRaGoer6aL
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2021
One of the most explosive defensive players in CFB, @j_owuu is going to be a household name for years to come https://t.co/ca1ozQ5PoX
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 12, 2021
🗣 “HUM DIDDLY DEE!” 🗣
SOUND ON for these @hornets plays this season! pic.twitter.com/yN0mDuSL0q
— NBA (@NBA) April 12, 2021
Averaging 17.1 PPG while shooting 44.7% from deep, Michael Porter Jr. can fill it up!
The @nuggets seek their 9th consecutive win today vs. BOS at 3pm/et on NBA TV. pic.twitter.com/48u373iNIB
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2021
#OTD in 2001: Ichiro. Something out of Star Wars. pic.twitter.com/ggNkNtV9oV
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) April 11, 2020
April 11, 1967: Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Division Finals to end Boston’s 8-year championship run pic.twitter.com/j7C0UkuqYg
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 11, 2021
Mark Teixeira’s career resume:
– 3x All-Star
– 5x Gold Glover
– 3x Silver Slugger
– 2009 World Series Champion
– 5th most HR (409) of any switch-hitter
– Final career HR a walk-off Grand Slam
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 11, 2021
April 11, 2000: White Chocolate (@55buckets) with a steal, slam, stare, and quick grab of popcorn pic.twitter.com/ezZ5DxuVew
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) April 11, 2021
April 11, 2011: Dwight Howard with the alley-oop jam over Jrue Holiday. pic.twitter.com/UrhkdY8ISz
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) April 11, 2021
April 11, 1962: New York Mets played their 1st game in franchise history, falling to the St. Louis Cardinals; NYM would lose their 1st 9 games of the season pic.twitter.com/vQPteb4SoQ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 11, 2021
[SEE MORE]
3:00 PM: Boston Celtics (27-26) vs. Denver Nuggets (34-18)
1:00 PM: Atlanta Hawks (28-25) vs. Charlotte Hornets (27-24)
8:00 PM: San Antonio Spurs (24-26) vs. Dallas Mavericks (29-22)
8:00 PM: Indiana Pacers (24-27) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (26-24)
10:00 PM: Miami Heat (27-25) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (30-21)
[Highlights] C Karl-Anthony Towns, MIN (W v.CHI): 27 PTS (8-15 FG | 3-7 3PT), 8 AST, 12 REB, 2 BLK, 0 STL, 4 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Jonas Valanciunas, MEM (L v.IND): 34 PTS (16-25 FG | 0-0 3PT), 2 AST, 22 REB, 2 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] PF Zion Williamson, NO (W @CLE): 38 PTS (16-22 FG | 0-0 3PT), 4 AST, 9 REB, 2 BLK, 0 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] G Malcolm Brogdon, IND (W @MEM): 29 PTS (10-21 FG | 5-9 3PT), 11 AST, 9 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] F DeMar DeRozan, SA (W @DAL): 33 PTS (13-25 FG | 0-1 3PT), 8 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
NFL: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kansas City Chiefs (turns 22)
MLB: 2B Cavan Biggio, Toronto Blue Jays (26)
MLB: RP Jose Cisnero, Detroit Tigers (32)
NFL: OT Mike Remmers, Kansas City Chiefs (32)
MLB: SP Kenta Maeda, Minnesota Twins (33)
MLB: 1B Mark Teixeira, Retired after 2016 (41)
MLB: C Jason Varitek, Retired after 2011 (49)
2003: In the midst of his final retirement tour, the Miami Heat retired Washington Wizards SG Michael Jordan‘s jersey number, becoming the 1st NBA team to retire the number of a player who had never played for them
1996: SP Greg Maddux MLB-record streak of 18 straight road Wins without a Loss (18-0) ended when the Atlanta Braves lost 2-1 to the San Diego Padres, Maddux’s 1st road loss in nearly 2 years (June 27, 1994)
1981: After 15 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers, HOF SP Don Sutton made his debut for the Houston Astros but was hammered by his former club for 6 runs in a 7-4 defeat
1975: 10 years after the Braves moved to Atlanta, OF Hank Aaron made his return to Milwaukee during his Brewers home debut
1969: Seattle Pilots won their inaugural regular season home game, defeating the Chicago White Sox 7-0; they would move to Milwaukee and rebrand as the Brewers just 1 year after their debut
1967: Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Division Finals to end Boston’s 8-year championship run
1962: New York Mets played their 1st game in franchise history, falling to the St. Louis Cardinals; NYM would lose their 1st 9 games of the season, but now own the best Opening Day win % (66.1%) of any team in MLB history
1961: Minnesota Twins played their 1st game after relocating from Washington; HOF 1B Harmon Killebrew recorded the 1st hit in Twins history as they beat the eventual ’61 World Series Champion Yankees in New York
1959: Los Angeles Dodgers SP Don Drysdale became the 1st pitcher in MLB history to hit a home run during multiple opening days
1947: Playing in an exhibition game for the Brooklyn Dodgers, 1B Jackie Robinson became the very 1st African-American to play professional baseball
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