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What Happened in Sports: February 11, 2022
See what happened in sports on February 11, 2022 ft. Dejounte Murray's Spurs triple-doubles record, Joel Embiid's historic quarter, and more!
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February 11th, 2022 was highlighted by Dejounte Murray becoming the San Antonio Spurs’ all-time leader in career triple-doubles as his 15th triple-dub surpassed David Robinson for the most in franchise history. Joel Embiid made 76ers history with a double-double during a single quarter, the Cavs pulled off ANOTHER 20-pt comeback against Indiana this week, and DeMar DeRozan joined exclusive company with his high-scoring spree. LaMelo Ball and Hamidou Diallo also exchanged exciting buckets in the Hornets-Pistons matchup.
See what happened in sports on February 11th last year, headlined by Carmelo Anthony going off in the fourth quarter vs. Philly and Steph dropping ten threes in a classic performance, as well as what happened in sports on February 11th, 2020 ft. Zion putting up 31 points in his then-career high performance, and Ben Simmons recording a second straight triple-double.
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.
Most career triple-doubles in San Antonio #Spurs history:
1. Dejounte Murray (15)
2. David Robinson (14)
3. Alvin Robertson (8)
4. Johnny Moore (6)
5. Tim Duncan (4)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 12, 2022
? Jakob Poeltl beats the buzzer from beyond half court!
The @spurs are live on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/Twl5OwcMrl
— NBA (@NBA) February 12, 2022
Jakob tosses it in from way out to lead Friday's TOP 10 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/9goR9RHDN3
— NBA (@NBA) February 12, 2022
? LaMelo drains the step-back three-pointer!
Watch Now on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/iclIp3wTEm
— NBA (@NBA) February 12, 2022
? Hamidou Diallo throws down the windmill slam!
The @DetroitPistons are live on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/CtgUYpkyeh
— NBA (@NBA) February 12, 2022
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7:30 PM: Denver Nuggets (30-24) vs. Boston Celtics (31-25)
7:30 PM: San Antonio Spurs (20-35) vs. Atlanta Hawks (26-28)
8:00 PM: Minnesota Timberwolves (29-26) vs. Chicago Bulls (34-21)
NBA: SF Nassir Little, Portland Trail Blazers (turns 22)
NFL: RB Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders (24)
NFL: RB Damien Harris, New England Patriots (25)
MLB: RP Gregory Soto, Detroit Tigers (27)
MLB: SS Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves (28)
NFL: S Jayron Kearse, Dallas Cowboys (28)
NBA: SG Ben McLemore, Portland Trail Blazers (29)
NFL: OT Jake Matthews, Atlanta Falcons (30)
NFL: OT Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, New York Jets (31)
2011: After 23 years as the Utah Jazz HC, Jerry Sloan surprisingly resigned from his position midseason and ultimately retired. Star PG Deron Williams was then traded to the Nets less than 2 weeks later
2001: Following a 19-point comeback in the NBA All-Star Game, New Jersey Nets G Stephon Marbury hit a buzzer-beater to lift the East 111-110 over the West as Philadelphia 76ers PG Allen Iverson was named MVP
1997: Future HOFer Bill Parcells officially became HC of the New York Jets
1996: Orlando Magic C Shaquille O’Neal scored a game-high 25 points with 10 rebounds while Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan scored 20 in 22 minutes to lead the East over the West and earn ASG MVP honors
1995: Miami Heat became the 1st team to sweep the All-Star skill competitions as SF Harold Miner won the Slam Dunk Contest and SF Glen Rice won the 3PT Shootout
1992: Atlanta Falcons traded QB Brett Favre to the Green Bay Packers for a 1st round pick just 1 year after drafting him in the 2nd round. Favre led Green Bay to multiple Super Bowls, winning it all in 1996 amidst a 3-year dominant run where he won 3 straight MVPs
1982: Houston Rockets C Moses Malone secured an NBA record 21 offensive rebounds in a victory over the Seattle SuperSonics
1970: Atlanta Hawks scored the most 2nd-half points (97) in NBA history during a victory over the San Diego Rockets. Atlanta’s record still stands today
1968: The now-famous Madison Square Garden IV in New York City officially opened its doors
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