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What Happened in Sports: December 25, 2021
See what happened in sports on Christmas Day, 2021 ft. LeBron's Xmas records, Patty Mills hitting most 3PM, Rodgers GB PASS TD history, and more!
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December 25th, 2021 was highlighted by LeBron setting NBA Christmas Day records while the Lakers almost pulled off a legendary comeback against the KD-less Nets but Patty Mills’ Xmas-day record of 8 3PM and Nicolas Claxton’s epic poster dunk on the King helped Brooklyn hang on. Giannis DOMINATED in the second half and down the stretch to lead the Bucks’ comeback vs. Boston while Kemba Walker recorded the first Knicks Christmas triple-double in a win over Atlanta.
Aaron Rodgers passed Brett Favre for the most PASS TD in Packers history while hooking up with Davante Adams to make franchise history of their own as a duo. Carson Wentz came up big for Indianapolis in the fourth quarter that further descended the Cardinals in the standings amidst a three-game losing streak (started 10-2).
See what happened in sports on December 25th last year, headlined by Alvin Kamara‘s historic 6-TD performance in the Saints rout of the Vikings and another eventful Christmas for the NBA as some superstars all impressed by leading their respective teams to big victories as well as what happened in sports on December 25th, 2019 ft. Kawhi Leonard outplaying LeBron James in the second battle of Los Angeles since Leonard, Paul George, and Anthony Davis’ arrival in LA.
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.
GIANNIS ROTATES OVER FOR THE BLOCK.
OH MY GOODNESS. ???
8.0 left on ABC…@Bucks up 3 pic.twitter.com/M919XUnIJ7
— NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2021
36 FOR GIANNIS.
BUCKS TIE THE GAME.@Bucks 111@celtics 111
1:20 left on ABC. #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/4zMFhvPQ2X
— NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2021
Giannis STUFFS it to end the 3Q ?
17 in the quarter for Giannis…4-point game entering the 4th on ABC. #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/X503Buz0hk
— NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2021
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s powerful block in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter put a cap on his huge second half and an amazing 19-point comeback for the @Bucks! #NBAXmas
36 PTS | 12 REB | 5 AST | 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/RrCe9tnNeT
— NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2021
Robert Williams III with the huge block…but the Bucks recover and get it to Wesley Matthews for the go-ahead three!@Bucks 114@celtics 113
30 seconds left.. #NBAXmas on ABC pic.twitter.com/NuBSOGM7CN
— NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2021
Robert Williams SKIED for the putback ? pic.twitter.com/R0nMo5dwVQ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 25, 2021
Most career PASS TD in Green Bay #Packers history:
1. Aaron Rodgers (445)^,
2. Brett Favre (442),
3. Bart Starr (152),
4. Lynn Dickey (133),
5. Tobin Rote (89)pic.twitter.com/T2H3Dx1B2t
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 26, 2021
RASUL DOUGLAS IS TOO CLUTCH.
The @packers fourth INT of the game seals the deal on Christmas day! @rd32_era
?: #CLEvsGB on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO
?: https://t.co/OLd1rKEfqM pic.twitter.com/g2qcFQwC1N
— NFL (@NFL) December 26, 2021
INCREDIBLE THROW.@cj_wentz puts the @Colts up 22-13! #ForTheShoe
?: #INDvsAZ on @NFLNetwork
?: https://t.co/WOTaxHv8uR pic.twitter.com/kmDbfvswoc
— NFL (@NFL) December 26, 2021
I mean…@cj_wentz pic.twitter.com/aoO8D2WWaN
— NFL (@NFL) December 26, 2021
Carson's dropping dimes tonight.@cj_wentz #ForTheShoe
?: #INDvsAZ on @NFLNetwork
?: https://t.co/WOTaxHv8uR pic.twitter.com/G6m0jHtZU4
— NFL (@NFL) December 26, 2021
With ONE HAND. @AZCardinals take the lead! #RedSea
?: #INDvsAZ on @NFLNetwork
?: https://t.co/WOTaxHv8uR pic.twitter.com/MtGxrk0DVG
— NFL (@NFL) December 26, 2021
KYLER TURNED ON THE BURNERS ? @K1 #RedSea
?: #INDvsAZ on @NFLNetwork
?: https://t.co/WOTaxHv8uR pic.twitter.com/IP2lffWsUR
— NFL (@NFL) December 26, 2021
This punt return fake fooled EVERYONE.
?: #INDvsAZ on @NFLNetwork
?: https://t.co/WOTaxHv8uR pic.twitter.com/6Yp21woSvr
— NFL (@NFL) December 26, 2021
Kemba Walker recorded the 1st triple-double on Christmas in New York #Knicks history
pic.twitter.com/R16lyz4L0B
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 26, 2021
OBI TOPPIN. SHOWTIME SLAM. ? pic.twitter.com/Chy4imDhB1
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 25, 2021
Obi Toppin's between-the-legs slam to close out the @nyknicks victory was a familiar sight! @obitoppin1 x #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/Te3fqgoKda
— NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2021
[SEE MORE]
4:30 PM: Cleveland Browns (7-7) vs. Green Bay Packers (11-3)
8:15 PM: Indianapolis Colts (8-6) vs. Arizona Cardinals (10-4)
12:00 PM: Atlanta Hawks (15-16) vs. New York Knicks (14-18)
2:30 PM: Boston Celtics (16-16) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (21-13)
5:00 PM: Golden State Warriors (26-6) vs. Phoenix Suns (26-5)
8:00 PM: Brooklyn Nets (21-9) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (16-17)
10:30 PM: Dallas Mavericks (15-16) vs. Utah Jazz (22-9)
NFL: LB Jerome Baker, Miami Dolphins (turns 25)
NFL: LB Josey Jewell, Denver Broncos (27)
MLB: RP Nabil Crismatt, San Diego Padres (27)
MLB: RP Tanner Rainey, Washington Nationals (29)
MLB: 1B Garrett Cooper, Miami Marlins (31)
NBA: SG Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets (33)
NFL: WR Demaryius Thomas, Retired after 2019 (34)
MLB: OF Rickey Henderson, Hall of Fame (63)
2020: New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara scored the most RUSH TD (6) during a NFL game since 1930 that set a Saints franchise record which was also the most total TD in the Super Bowl Era during a 52-point onslaught against Minnesota to clinch the NFC South
2019: Philadelphia 76ers set a Christmas team 3PM record (21) in a big win over reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and No.1 team in the East, Milwaukee Bucks
2011: After a lockout-related suspended start to the season, Christmas Day became the new Opening Day with LeBron James leading the Miami Heat’s victory over the Mavericks in a Finals re-match that marked the beginning of the one of the greatest years in athlete history as King James won the 2012 NBA MVP, NBA Finals MVP, his 1st ring, and an Olympic Gold Medal
2008: Los Angeles Lakers HC Phil Jackson became the 6th and fastest to ever reach 1,000 wins in NBA history, doing so in his 1,423rd game
2004: Miami Heat defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in C Shaquille O’Neal’s return to the Staples Center vs. Kobe Bryant in LA during a highly-anticipated matchup
1995: Dallas Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith rushed for his 25th TD in a victory over the Arizona Cardinals, breaking John Riggins’ NFL single-season record (24). Smith was surpassed multiple times over the next decade
1984: New York Knicks SF Bernard King set a franchise record and NBA Christmas record with 60 points. Carmelo Anthony surpassed King’s record with 62 in 2014 but King still owns the NBA X-Mas day record
1971: Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs played the longest game in NFL history (3 hours, 21 minutes) at the time; Miami won 27-24 in 2OT
1888: The very 1st indoor baseball game was played at the Philadelphia Fairgrounds
1862: 2 teams of imprisoned Union Army soldiers played a game of baseball in Hilton Head, SC in front of a large crowd, the size of which has been the subject of historical debate with some reports identifying 40,000
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