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What Happened in Sports: December 23, 2021
See what happened in sports on December 23, 2021 ft. Titans TNF GW-FG vs. 49ers, Kemba Walker's big game in New York, Hornets slams, and more!
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December 23rd, 2021 was highlighted by Randy Bullock kicking in the GW-FG for a huge Titans comeback win over San Francisco on TNF to essentially clinch the AFC South division. Ryan Tannehill scrambled for a crucial first down on the GWD that was also sparked by AJ Brown’s monster game back and Jimmy G throwing multiple picks. Spurs F Keita Bates-Diop made history in the the Lakers’ last game under the “Staples Center” while Kemba Walker posted unprecedented production in MSG.
The Hornets whole team continued to drop posterizing dunks while the Heat-Pistons came down to it with Tyler Herro sinking an unreal clutch shot. Kyle Kuzma clutched up for DC again with a double dosage of daggers and Steph Curry caught fire in Golden State’s win with another game of 40+ points and 8+ 3PM.
See what happened in sports on December 23rd last year, headlined by Jayson Tatum hitting an epic game-winning 3-pointer over Giannis Antetokounmpo and Buddy Hield putting in the OT buzzer-beater to propel Sacramento over Denver as well as what happened in sports on December 23rd, 2019 ft. the Packers crowning themselves the king of the NFC North by clinching the division over Minnesota during Monday Night Football.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
THAT'S GAME! Tennessee comes back and WINS! #Titans
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— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2021
Tannehill takes off!@Titans in field goal range…
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— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2021
Garoppolo to @THE2ERA and we're tied! Clutch drive. #FTTB
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— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2021
HUGE REDZONE PICK. The Jackrabbit! #Titans
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— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2021
HELLO! @Titans get another pick! Amani Hooker!
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— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2021
MONSTER PLAY from @1kalwaysopen_.
A grown man play. ? #Titans
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— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2021
AJ BROWN, EVERYBODY. @Titans lead!
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— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2021
30 PTS
11-for-11@spurs W
A career-high and perfect shooting night from Keita Bates-Diop (@KBD_33) leads San Antonio to victory ? pic.twitter.com/lEWoQrxhW4
— NBA (@NBA) December 24, 2021
The definition of a NYC guard ?@KembaWalker (44 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST) pic.twitter.com/enPzacXBNO
— NBA (@NBA) December 24, 2021
Jalen McDaniels with authority ? pic.twitter.com/h5Dne0G2jM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 24, 2021
Miles Bridges shows off the strength ? pic.twitter.com/ZLjUvjhr46
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 24, 2021
Sealing the W on D. #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/iv0O4vyeWb
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 24, 2021
STRUS SINKS IT ?
Max Strus puts the @MiamiHEAT up with less than a minute to play!
Watch the final seconds on NBA League Pass now ?https://t.co/V0kkYEn6W6 pic.twitter.com/bgwu7cr33b
— NBA (@NBA) December 24, 2021
TYLER ARE YOU KIDDING?! pic.twitter.com/W1wSzBSSPp
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 24, 2021
KYLE. KUZMA.
Two CLUTCH triples to extend the @WashWizards lead!
Watch the final seconds on NBA League Pass now: https://t.co/V0kkYEn6W6 pic.twitter.com/hTyBsZ1INX
— NBA (@NBA) December 24, 2021
Serving up 46 PTS in the @warriors dub ?@StephenCurry30 heats up for his 5th 40+ PT game of the season! pic.twitter.com/HWSubnFp8J
— NBA (@NBA) December 24, 2021
The Lakers made this tribute video ahead of their last game in Staples Center ?
(via @Lakers)pic.twitter.com/chPnOBpyPU
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 24, 2021
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8:20 PM: San Francisco 49ers (8-6) vs. Tennessee Titans (9-5)
7:00 PM: Atlanta Hawks (14-16) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (16-15)
7:30 PM: Washington Wizards (16-15) vs. New York Knicks (14-17)
9:00 PM: Minnesota Timberwolves (15-16) vs. Utah Jazz (21-9)
9:00 PM: Charlotte Hornets (16-17) vs. Denver Nuggets (15-15)
10:00 PM: Memphis Grizzlies (19-13) vs. Golden State Warriors (25-6)
NFL: WR Tajae Sharpe, Atlanta Falcons (turns 27)
MLB: OF Mitch Haniger, Seattle Mariners (31)
MLB: C Roberto Perez, Pittsburgh Pirates (33)
MLB: DH Hanley Ramirez, Last played in 2019 (38)
MLB: C/DH Victor Martinez, Retired after 2018 (43)
NFL: LB Jack Ham, Hall of Fame (73)
2016: Kansas City Chiefs DL Chris Jones set a new NFL record by recording a Sack in 11 consecutive games as the only player to record 1+ SK during 10 straight games in the same season. Jones’ NFL record of 11 still stands today
2012: Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck broke Cam Newton’s record for the most Passing Yards (4,051) during a season by a rookie in NFL history. Luck extended his record to 4,374 which still stands as the NFL rookie record
1997: Chicago Bulls HC Phil Jackson became the fastest to win 500 career games in NBA history, reaching the mark in 682 games
1996: San Antonio Spurs C David Robinson’s season ended with a broken foot. The team would stumble to a 20-62 record, allowing them to select Wake Forest PF Tim Duncan with the No.1 overall pick
1992: In a victory over the Bullets, Bulls SG Michael Jordan scored 57 points and HC Phil Jackson became the fastest to reach 200 career victories (270 games) in NBA history
1990: After a 26-day delay due to the Boston Garden’s wet court, the Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks while resuming from the 2nd quarter
1989: Seattle Seahawks WR Steve Largent played the final game of his Hall of Fame career, retiring with the most REC (819), REC YDS (13,089), and REC TD (100) of all-time. He’s no longer close to the top of any of those leaderboards anymore
1972: Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Oakland Raiders on an iconic walk-off TD catch-and-run by RB Franco Harris for their very 1st playoff win in franchise history, labeled The Immaculate Reception
1962: In the 3rd AFL Championship Game, the Dallas Texans defeated the Houston Oilers in what was the former’s last game before relocating to Kansas City (Chiefs)
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