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What Happened in Sports: 4/20/2022
See what happened in sports on 4/20/2022 ft. Joel Embiid's GW-3PM, Celtics go up 2-0 on Nets, Giannis sets Bucks Playoff PTS record, and more!
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April 20th, 2022 was highlighted by Joel Embiid’s GW-3PM to give Philly to a commanding 3-0 lead in Toronto. The Celtics clamped Kyrie & KD (8/30 FG combined) en route to a close Game 2 dub, and the Bulls broke their 14-game losing streak to Giannis behind DeRozan’s 41 points. Shohei Ohtani did it all for the Angels, while José Ramírez and Logan Gilbert set franchise records. Dansby Swanson made a spectacular grab, Nolan Arenado had a game-winning HR in Miami, and Diamondbacks’ top prospect Alek Thomas hit a walk-off grand slam in Triple-A.
See what happened in sports on 4/20 last year, headlined by Paul George knocking down game-winning free throws against Portland and Corbin Burnes continuing his unprecedented start to the season with 10 more strikeouts and no walks, as well as what happened in sports on 4/20 in 2020 ft. Yannick Ngakoue lashing out at the Jaguars regarding his trade request and the Jags also releasing WR Marqise Lee to save cap space.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts & records from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
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7:00 PM: #7 Brooklyn Nets vs. #2 Boston Celtics [BOS leads 1-0]
8:00 PM: #4 Philadelphia 76ers vs. #5 Toronto Raptors [PHI leads 2-0]
9:30 PM: #6 Chicago Bulls vs. #3 Milwaukee Bucks [MIL leads 1-0]
NFL: DL BJ Hill, Cincinnati Bengals (turns 27)
NFL: WR Keelan Cole, Free Agent (29)
NFL: LB Luke Kuechly, Retired after 2019 (31)
NFL: DL Mike Purcell, Denver Broncos (31)
MLB: 1B Brandon Belt, San Francisco Giants (34)
MLB: 1B Don Mattingly, Retired after 1995 (61)
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
2003: Philadelphia 76ers PG Allen Iverson set a postseason franchise record with 55 points on New Orleans which still stands today and is the most recent time a player has scored 55+ PTS during a Playoff game in NBA history
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 1st Rd picks include DE Julius Peppers (CAR #2), DE Dwight Freeney (IND #11), TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG #14), S Ed Reed (BAL #24)
1996: The 1996 NFL Draft featured the Jets making Keyshawn Johnson the last WR to ever be taken No.1 overall while the Baltimore Ravens added both HOF’s LB Ray Lewis (#26) & OT Jonathan Ogden (#4) during the 1st Rd. HOF WR Marvin Harrison also went 1st Rd (#19 to Colts)
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 as both records still stand today
1939: In his MLB debut, Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams recorded his very 1st career Hit — a double — against 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. It’s the oldest stadium still standing in the National League
1912: Fenway Park officially opened as the Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Highlanders (Yankees) during their home opener of a season that culminated in their 2nd ever World Series Championship
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