By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Apr 20, 2021

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.

NBA Tuesday’s top 5 plays

McKinney with an amazing catch

Jeff Green takes it to the rack

Kyrie carrying Nets to the victory

Edward elevates to the rim

Carmelo got himself a cup

Dylan Moore goes full extension

Mike Trout’s hardest hit HR ever

PG fuels LAC close victory

Wolves trio all balled out

Julio Urias was dominant

Player of the Day: KAT

Sweet shutout by Sean Manaea

OT Slater is a future protector

Jordan Reed retires after 8 years

MJ’s playoff record 63pts OTD

HBD to 1 of the best LB ever

Epic return to Fenway Park OTD

Iverson set 76ers record OTD

Myles baptized Hayward OTD

Granger had crazy skills

Oldest player to hit a HR OTD

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NBA Tuesday

[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

 

NBA TOP PERFORMERS

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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