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What Happened in Sports: February 3, 2021
What happened in sports on February 3, 2021 ft. a plethora of NBA thrillers, Giannis racking up a triple-double, Brewers adding Wong, & more!
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February 3rd, 2021 was highlighted by a few NBA thrillers as the Kings-Celtics battled until the very final possession, Wizards-Heat came down to a potential game-tying 3pt at the buzzer, San Antonio miraculously came back on the T-Wolves, Knicks barely escaped the Bulls in Chicago, and the Mavs were able to hold on against the Hawks despite Trae Young’s nine points in the final 1:15 of the game. The reigning 2x MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo increased his franchise lead in triple-doubles as the Bucks blew out Indiana, the Brewers added Gold Glover Kolten Wong, and King Felix decided to continue his career with Baltimore.
See everything that happened in sports on February 3rd last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by Paul George’s dagger against Kawhi’s old team, Jimmy Buckets lighting up his former team, and Porzingis putting in work despite the absence of Luka. 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.
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LaMelo Ball to Miles Bridges FIREWORKS from EVERY ANGLE! pic.twitter.com/KPaoAEhn6W
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2021
ZION ✈️ pic.twitter.com/RjnHd7vheh
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 4, 2021
🔥 Zion goes 12 for 14! 🔥@Zionwilliamson (28 PTS, 6 AST) had it rolling in the @PelicansNBA win pic.twitter.com/i1ul7SJd9d
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2021
Oh my, DeRozan 😳 pic.twitter.com/3kUsNhNd73
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 4, 2021
30 on the night and 1⃣6⃣ in the 4th quarter for @DeMar_DeRozan, leading the @spurs 16-point comeback! #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/t6NEz2aEdj
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2021
Trae from DEEP 🥶
Hawks cut into the Mavs lead #CrunchTime pic.twitter.com/FxLxqp8bnC
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 4, 2021
Luka getting tricky 😯 pic.twitter.com/yLlrBIs0WY
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 4, 2021
KP poster 😮#CrunchTime pic.twitter.com/3EpBqlIxLa
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 4, 2021
😤 @Giannis_An34‘s triple-double powers the @Bucks!
21 PTS | 14 REB | 10 AST | 7-8 FGMpic.twitter.com/40dgT6I926
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2021
Paul George is 7-8 from deep.. including this TOUGH 🚨 beater!
📲💻: https://t.co/QYhIeWqSiu pic.twitter.com/usnAWMnJYy
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2021
🤖 PG on AUTOMATIC 🤖@Yg_Trece (36 PTS) goes 8-9 FROM DEEP in the @LAClippers winpic.twitter.com/Bdq98Nu9lR
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2021
Sheesh, Beal 🤧#CrunchTime pic.twitter.com/p38hRxrJWr
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 4, 2021
Career-high 33 PTS for @Dsabonis11. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zjmfoJVzZB
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2021
💪 @JoelEmbiid (34 PTS, 11 REB) and the @sixers win their 4th in a row! #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/omAzB0ynid
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2021
👑 Career-high 21 PTS for @TyHaliburton22
👑 5 threes, 4 dimes, 2 steals
👑 Heads-up plays on both ends
The Western Conference #KiaROTM gets it done in the @SacramentoKings win. pic.twitter.com/XvhhcCw78p
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2021
The BEST BALL-BRIDGES connections for the @hornets thus far!
🔥 @MELOD1P 🤝 @MilesBridges 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bmRGH1gHPT
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2021
The first matchup between @tombrady and @PatrickMahomes?
It was an absolute THRILLER. 🔥
📺: #SBLV — Sunday 6:30pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/Nft0kn2e3z
— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2021
.@cheetah and his speed are back for another Super Bowl. 🐆 #RunItBack
📺: #SBLV — Sunday 6:30pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/24PzBYWdCB
— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2021
A look back at every @TomBrady TD pass from his Super Bowl wins. 🐐 (via @nflthrowback)
📺: #SBLV — Sunday 6:30pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/zdDyKVM8fx
— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2021
Jrue Holiday’s top handles & finishes from the last 5 seasons! 💫
Don’t miss the @Bucks take on the Pacers TONIGHT at 7pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/ODkbVVjZ3n
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2021
Already a difference maker in the @Buccaneers secondary. How about the rookie @AntoineWJr11? #GoBucs
📺: #SBLV — Sunday 6:30pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/ZQvmq0pQKD
— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2021
Can’t time a spin move much better than that. #SBXLVII (Feb. 3, 2013) pic.twitter.com/HRDrmfNpsX
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) March 26, 2021
February 3, 2002: Adam Vinatieri nails a 48-yard field goal on the final play to give the 14-point underdog Patriots a 20-17 win over the St. Louis Rams at Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/CKtnMITgdU
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) February 3, 2021
The drive with “The Helmet Catch”. #SBXLII (Feb. 3, 2008)
📺: #SBLV — Sunday 6:30pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/2Bp10weRW1
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) February 2, 2021
Tied 17-17 with 1:21 to go. Every play from the final drive that led to @TomBrady’s first ring 💍 #SBXXXVI (Feb. 3, 2002)
📺: #SBLV — Sunday 6:30pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/OvKlkjY5W8
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) February 1, 2021
11 touchdowns and no interceptions with a 117.2 passer rating in four games.@JoeFlacco’s run in the 2012 playoffs was incredible. (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/YzsTje0Gjq
— NFL (@NFL) May 25, 2020
OTD in 1979, All-Star, MVP and batting champ Rod Carew was traded from the Twins to the Angels.
The future Hall of Famer finished with 3,053 hits, 27th all time. pic.twitter.com/uX6PrY8w6S
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) February 4, 2021
[SEE MORE]
7:00 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (15-6) vs. Charlotte Hornets (10-11)
7:00 PM: Indiana Pacers (12-9) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (12-8)
7:30 PM: Dallas Mavericks (8-13) vs. Atlanta Hawks (10-10)
9:30 PM: Phoenix Suns (11-8) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (7-12)
10:00 PM: Boston Celtics (11-8) vs. Sacramento Kings (9-11)
[Highlights] PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (W v.IND): 21 PTS (7-8 FG | 0-0 3PT), 10 AST, 14 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 4 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PF Domantas Sabonis, IND (L @MIL): 33 PTS (14-25 FG | 3-5 3PT), 6 AST, 12 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] PF John Collins, ATL (L v.DAL): 35 PTS (16-21 FG | 3-4 3PT), 1 AST, 12 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] PF Zion Williamson, NO (W v.PHX): 28 PTS (12-14 FG | 1-1 3PT), 6 AST, 7 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (W @ATL): 27 PTS (8-20 FG | 1-5 3PT), 14 AST, 8 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 4 TO
NBA: PF Isaiah Roby, Oklahoma City Thunder (turns 23)
MLB: 2B Rougned Odor, Texas Rangers (27)
NFL: RB James White, New England Patriots (29)
NBA: C/GM Vlade Divac, Hall of Fame (53)
NFL: QB Bob Griese, Hall of Fame (76)
NFL: QB Fran Tarkenton, Hall of Fame (81)
2018: New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams to win their 6th Super Bowl of the Brady/Belichick era; exactly 16 years after their 1st title, also vs. the Rams
2017: A 4x Pro Bowler and 2010 Comeback Player of the Year, QB Michael Vick officially announced his retirement from the NFL
2013: “Harbowl”/Blackout Bowl: The Baltimore Ravens (HC John Harbaugh) defeated the San Fransisco 49ers (HC Jim Harbaugh) 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII to win their 2nd championship in the team’s 17-year existence and what was HOF Ray Lewis’ final NFL game; play was suspended for over 30 minutes due to a power outage during halftime at the Superdome
2010: Phil Jackson won his 534th game as HC of the Los Angeles Lakers, passing Pat Riley for the most in franchise history
2008: New York Giants defeated the previously 18-0 New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII; QB Eli Manning named MVP after a game-winning drive highlighted by WR David Tyree’s iconic “helmet catch”
2002: K Adam Vinatieri converted a last-second FG to clinch the New England Patriots’ 1st Super Bowl in franchise history over the “Greatest Show on Turf” St. Louis Rams
1998: Los Angeles Clippers HC Bill Fitch passed Red Auerbach for 2nd place on the all-time Wins list with his 938th career victory
1979: Minnesota Twins traded future Hall of Fame 1B Rod Carew to the California Angels for 4 players
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