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What Happened in Sports: April 20, 2021
What happened in sports on April 20, 2021 ft. Paul George's GW-FTs over Portland, Corbin Burnes' unprecedented start to 2021, and more!
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April 20th, 2021 was highlighted by Paul George sinking the game-winning free throws to lift the Clippers over Portland without Kawhi or Dame available as CJ McCollum missed the GW-FGA. Corbin Burnes’ unprecedented start to 2021 continued with 10 more Ks and 0 BB, Minnesota’s young trio all balled out, Julio Urias dominated in a historically low-scoring affair between LA and SEA, while the Nets took down New Orleans thanks to Kyrie’s clutch daggers.
See what happened in sports on April 20th last year, headlined by Yannick Ngakoue lashing out at Jacksonville over a trade request, while the Jaguars dropped Marqise Lee to free up 2020 cap space. 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.
Jeff Green takes flight to lead Tuesday’s TOP 5 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/E3jFiOuCGS
— NBA (@NBA) April 21, 2021
BILLY MCKINNEY‼️
How did he catch that!?@billy_mckinney | #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/9HEkh7kBno
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) April 21, 2021
Jeff Green comin’ through 😤 pic.twitter.com/hbCcD0Qtli
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 21, 2021
Kyrie is TOO CLUTCH.🔥 pic.twitter.com/r0AcWCNETd
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) April 21, 2021
Kyrie coming up clutch vs. the Pels 😤 pic.twitter.com/h6S9RUJKu3
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 21, 2021
Kyrie Irving goes for 32 PTS (15 in 4th), 8 AST and comes up clutch late in the @BrooklynNets win vs. New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/YfqEbCV2lp
— NBA (@NBA) April 21, 2021
Anthony Edwards took flight ✈️ pic.twitter.com/pJC3999EHa
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 21, 2021
VINTAGE CARMELO. pic.twitter.com/ZRKdoyCylD
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 21, 2021
Dylan Moore, what a play! 😱
Watch this FREE on #MLBTV pres. by @HankookTireUSA: https://t.co/5MaIonVEUc pic.twitter.com/G3cIxYaB2N
— MLB.TV (@MLBTV) April 20, 2021
Mike Trout with a 115.5 MPH home run. That’s his hardest-hit home run tracked by Statcast 💪🔥 pic.twitter.com/9nIICKwRd6
— Athlete Swag (@AthleteSwag) April 21, 2021
33 PTS, 11 REB and the game-winning free throws for Paul George in the @LAClippers W. pic.twitter.com/9VxCj0uAwK
— NBA (@NBA) April 21, 2021
KAT, Ant and D-Lo fuel the @Timberwolves.
Towns: 26 PTS, 18 REB, 5 AST, 4 BLK
Edwards: 28 PTS, 5 3PM
Russell: 28 PTS, 6 3PM pic.twitter.com/C9Gcr84NRp
— NBA (@NBA) April 21, 2021
Absolutely dominant.
Julio struck out a career-high 11 K today. His final line: 7 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 11 K pic.twitter.com/gj0yO3822M
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 20, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns stuffs the stat sheet in the @Timberwolves victory.
26 PTS
18 REB
5 AST
4 BLK
64.1 FPTS pic.twitter.com/bwEzES2xLK
— NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) April 21, 2021
Sean Shutout: Complete
7IP, 6H, 0R, 1BB, 7K pic.twitter.com/x92e8tNmeh
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) April 21, 2021
One of the most well-rounded OL in this class, @rdsl8r has a bright future in the NFL as someone who can be successful as a blindside protector and a mauler in the run game with the tape that shows his excellence https://t.co/mLN0W1IGEx
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 20, 2021
Jordan Reed is calling it a career. A look back at his eight seasons in the NFL. @JR86 pic.twitter.com/6nmGiRTkRI
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) April 21, 2021
April 20, 1986: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan set an NBA playoff record with 63 PTS during a loss to the Boston Celtics, also setting the record for the most PTS (112) over any 2-game Playoff span after dropping 49 PTS in Game 1
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 20, 2021
Luke Kuechly’s future HOF resume:
– Youngest (22) DPOY in NFL history
– 7x Pro Bowl
– 5x All-Pro 1st Team, 2x 2nd Team
– Most TKL (473) through 1st 3 years ever
– 2x led NFL in TKL (2012 & ‘14)
– 2012 Defensive ROY
– NFL All-2010s Team
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 20, 2021
April 20, 2013: Before the Red Sox’s 1st game at Fenway Park after the Boston Marathon bombings, David Ortiz made his iconic “This is our fucking city” speech on the 101st anniversary of Fenway Park’s opening in what became a World Series season pic.twitter.com/BxgUz0Fdpv
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 20, 2021
“Boston this is for you.”
Daniel Nava’s go-ahead homer boosted the @RedSox to a win in the first game at Fenway after the Boston Marathon bombing. pic.twitter.com/xaxfv2rkYa
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) April 20, 2021
April 20, 2003: Philadelphia 76ers PG Allen Iverson set a postseason franchise record with 55 PTS, the last time in NBA Playoff history a player has scored 55+ PTS in a game
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 20, 2021
MYLES TURNER 😳
RIP GORDON HAYWARD pic.twitter.com/P4PDpFwG5x
— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) April 21, 2019
Danny Granger was so good before the injuries!
(Yes, that’s LeBron in the 1st clip) pic.twitter.com/XDPYIDSfao
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 22, 2020
OTD in 2006, 47-year-old Julio Franco became the oldest player to hit a homer in a MLB game. pic.twitter.com/pbK4HLRxre
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) April 20, 2021
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7:30 PM: Charlotte Hornets (28-28) vs. New York Knicks (31-27)
7:30 PM: Brooklyn Nets (38-19) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (25-32)
10:00 PM: Los Angeles Clippers (40-19) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-24)
[Highlights] C Karl-Anthony Towns, MIN (W @SAC): 26 PTS (9-17 FG | 4-9 3P), 5 AST, 18 REB, 4 BLK, 0 STL, 3 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] G/F Paul George, LAC (W @POR): 33 PTS (13-22 FG | 2-8 3P), 3 AST, 11 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] PG Kyrie Irving, BKN (W @NO): 32 PTS (12-19 FG | 3-7 3P), 8 AST, 2 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 5 TO
[Highlights] G D’Angelo Russell, MIN (W @SAC): 28 PTS (10-13 FG | 6-8 3P), 6 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] PF Zion Williamson, NO (L v.BKN): 33 PTS (14-19 FG | 0-0 3P), 4 AST, 7 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 4 TO
NFL: DL BJ Hill, New York Giants (turns 26)
NFL: WR Keelan Cole, New York Jets (28)
NFL: LB Luke Kuechly, Retired after 2019 (30)
NFL: DL Mike Purcell, Denver Broncos (30)
MLB: 1B Brandon Belt, San Francisco Giants (33)
MLB: 1B Don Mattingly, Retired after 1995 (60)
2019: Indiana Pacers C Myles Turner threw down a memorable poster dunk all over Gordon Hayward during their Eastern Conference 1st Round Postseason matchup
2013: Before the Boston Red Sox’s 1st game back at Fenway Park after the recent Boston Marathon bombings, David Ortiz made his iconic “This is our fucking city” speech during what ended up being a World Series season
2005: St. Louis Cardinals signed SP Carlos Martinez out of the Dominican Republic for $1.5M signing bonus
2003: Philadelphia 76ers PG Allen Iverson set a postseason franchise record with 55 points, the last time in NBA Playoff history a player has scored 55+ points in a game
2002: Sacramento Kings’ victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 1 of the 1st round marked the franchise’s 1st Game 1 Playoff victory in 21 years, when they were located in Kansas City
2002: Houston Texans made Fresno State QB David Carr their very 1st draft selection in franchise history (#1 overall). Notable players selected in the 1st Rd include DE Julius Peppers (CAR #2), DE Dwight Freeney (IND #11), TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG #14), S Ed Reed (BAL #24)
1997: Chicago Cubs finally ended the worst start in NL history with a victory over the New York Mets (0-14)
1988: Baltimore Orioles set an MLB record by falling for the 14th consecutive game to start the season
1986: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan set an NBA playoff record with 63 PTS during a loss to the Boston Celtics, also setting the record for the most PTS (112) over any 2-game Playoff span after dropping 49 PTS in Game 1
1939: In his MLB debut, Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams recorded his very 1st career hit — a double — off of the New York Yankees
1916: Wrigley Field hosted its very 1st game as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 in 11 innings
1912: Fenway Park officially opened as the Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Highlanders (Yankees)
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