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What Happened in Sports: February 12, 2021
What happened in sports on February 12, 2021 ft. HOU releasing JJ Watt, Luka-Zion posting career-highs, LeBron leading 20-pt comeback, and more!
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February 12th, 2021 was remembered for the Houston Texans releasing franchise superstar J.J. Watt as well as two of the brightest young superstars in the NBA, Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson, each posting career-highs in an epic matchup that flashed the league’s bright future.
King James led the reigning NBA Champions to overcome a 20-point deficit over the Memphis Grizzlies while Terry Rozier rose to the occasion with clutch 3PM’s and 41 points to defeat Minnesota, and Saddiq Bey had a breakout performance against Boston. The Pouncey brothers both retired after memorable careers lasting about a decade long.
Many MLB transactions took place with Mark Melancon signing with San Diego, Cubs bringing Jake Arrieta back to Chicago, Arizona adding IF Asdrubal Cabrera, and the reigning pennant winners both made moves. The World Series champion Dodgers traded away RP’s Adam Kolarek and Dylan Floro while the runner-up Rays landed SP Rich Hill and RP Collin McHugh.
See what happened in sports on February 12th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by LeBron and AD dominating in Denver, Luka returning to action after injury, and Bam‘s earth-shattering dunk on Rudy Gobert. 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.
Rudy & LeBron punch it home to lead Friday’s TOP 10 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/ZhjhfhvGz0
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2021
💫 Career-high 46 PTS for @luka7doncic
💫 8 REB, 12 AST, 5 3PM
💫 4 straight @dallasmavs wins
Luka. Magic.pic.twitter.com/alx8VWXcCZ
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2021
Career-high for @Zionwilliamson!
36 points
14-15 shooting pic.twitter.com/tGWCqt1JaZ
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2021
Rudy Gobert with AUTHORITY 😱 pic.twitter.com/jrqVuuiVxD
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2021
KING JAMES 😤 pic.twitter.com/0S675bRXQF
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2021
Step-back three at the buzzer!
Bron in the zone 👑 pic.twitter.com/RJ6wUOI5Dp
— ESPN (@espn) February 13, 2021
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AD, LBJ bring the @Lakers back from 20 down to win their 7th-straight game.@AntDavis23: 35 PTS, 9 REB@KingJames: 28 PTS, 9 REB, 8 ASTpic.twitter.com/V8wr89ER3v
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2021
🎵 Another @utahjazz win
🎵 6 in a row, 21-5 overall
🎵 best start in franchise history
🎵 @Joeingles7: 27 PTS, 7-9 3PM
🎵 @spidadmitchell: 26 PTS, 8 AST
🎵 @JordanClarksons: 25 PTS, 4 3PM
🎵 @rudygobert27: 27 PTS, 12 REB, 4 BLKpic.twitter.com/wjml0kpEQi
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2021
You just have to see this @utahjazz passing display from every angle. 📸
UTA: 21-5, best start in franchise history. 🎷 pic.twitter.com/IUHWfrCmge
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2021
Jamal Murray went behind-the-back 😯 pic.twitter.com/PerKZfDh9M
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2021
Saddiq Bey becomes the 1st rookie in NBA HISTORY to make 7+ threes without a miss!
🔥 30 PTS, 12 REB, 7-7 3PM
🔥 All career highs@DetroitPistons x #NBARookspic.twitter.com/jXcWmKuZjs
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2021
Quickley had him slidin’ 🤭 pic.twitter.com/xTBdnyyzPR
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 13, 2021
Scary Terry drops 41. 🔥
🐝 13-20 FGM
🐝 6-10 3PM
🐝 9-9 FTM
🐝 @hornets W pic.twitter.com/lLByhrATA4
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2021
Might need more than 5 defenders to stop Ant. (via @Timberwolves) pic.twitter.com/sFXu8ZI6Gi
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) February 13, 2021
3-time Defensive Player of the Year.
The best plays from @jjwatt‘s career in Houston! pic.twitter.com/CrCnMPZ0Z0
— NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2021
10 unforgettable years in Houston for @JJWatt.
None more so than when he racked up 20.5 sacks in 2012! 💪 pic.twitter.com/e0fVahhRb2
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) February 12, 2021
.@JJWatt‘s 2014 season: 20.5 sacks, 29 tackles for loss, 51 QB hits…
And these five incredible TDs 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9EZDYCLAtW
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) February 12, 2021
Porzingis hitting logo threes 👀 pic.twitter.com/7SLNtH9kDS
— ESPN (@espn) February 13, 2021
Porzingis from deep at the buzzer ‼️ pic.twitter.com/jxPfc4XUwk
— ESPN (@espn) February 13, 2021
42 points.
17-22 from the field.@NikolaVucevic. 🤯pic.twitter.com/IjpRMkljKD
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2021
Career-high 8 threes for KP! 💦@kporzee: 36 PTS | @dallasmavs W pic.twitter.com/hjlqAhCVnq
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2021
👀 the top moments from @luka7doncic (30p,17r,10a) in the Mavericks & Pelicans last matchup… an OT thriller from March of 2020!
Luka headlines tonight’s NOP/DAL clash at 7:30pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/N6n0FdCfq0
— NBA (@NBA) February 12, 2021
Did @DevinWhite__40 and Lavonte David become the best LB duo in the league this year? #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/PQ9dfKqM2v
— NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2021
Jake Arrieta’s first career no-no was electric. pic.twitter.com/0e31PvUIzp
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) February 13, 2021
9 years before Mike Trout’s incredible catch in Baltimore, Tim Raines Jr. made a similar robbery at Camden Yards. 😱 pic.twitter.com/H9yRuGVXAR
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) February 12, 2021
Darryl Strawberry hit the most career home runs at Shea Stadium, including one for the @Yankees in a “home game” for the Bronx Bombers in Queens.
They even started putting up the apple for him. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/3on0X7BKYB
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) February 12, 2021
21 years ago, Vinsanity gave us one of the greatest NBA Slam Dunk Contest performances of all time 😤 pic.twitter.com/gdMtUo3bcO
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 12, 2021
Miami LeBron battles the Warriors🔥 pic.twitter.com/5KfYdNRbRJ
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 10, 2020
[SEE MORE]
7:30 PM: San Antonio Spurs (14-11) vs. Atlanta Hawks (11-13)
7:30 PM: New Orleans Pelicans (11-13) vs. Dallas Mavericks (12-14)
8:00 PM: Los Angeles Clippers (18-8) vs Chicago Bulls (10-14)
9:00 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (16-9) vs. Utah Jazz (20-5)
10:00 PM: Memphis Grizzlies (10-10) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (20-6)
[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (W v.NO): 46 PTS (17-30 FG | 5-8 3PT), 12 AST, 8 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] G Terry Rozier, CHA (W v.MIN): 41 PTS (13-20 FG | 6-10 3PT), 3 AST, 7 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] C Nikola Vucevic, ORL (W @SAC): 42 PTS (17-22 FG | 6-8 3PT), 4 AST, 9 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] PF Zion Williamson, NO (L @DAL): 36 PTS (14-15 FG | 0-1 3PT), 4 AST, 2 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] SF Saddiq Bey, DET (W @BOS): 30 PTS (10-12 FG | 7-7 3PT), 0 AST, 12 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
NFL: EDGE Bud Dupree, Pittsburgh Steelers (turns 28)
NFL: S Jaquiski Tartt, San Fransisco 49ers (29)
NFL: CB Tyrell Williams, Las Vegas Raiders (29)
NFL: OL JC Tretter, Cleveland Browns (30)
NFL: QB Robert Griffin III, Free Agent (31)
NFL: RB DeMarco Murray, Retired after 2017 (33)
MLB: 3B Todd Frazier, Free Agent (35)
NBA: C Bill Russell, Hall of Fame (87)
2014: After draining a game-winning buzzer beater over the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat SF LeBron James introduced his signature “Silencer” celebration
2007: San Diego Chargers abruptly fired HC Marty Schottenheimer after another disappointing playoff loss following a 14-2 record
2002: For the 1st time in league history, MLB owned one of its own franchises after acquiring the Montreal Expos from Jeffrey Loria for $120M; he and John Henry had a deal in place for Loria to purchase the Florida Marlins so Henry could then purchase the Boston Red Sox
2000: Toronto Raptors SG Vince Carter electrified the league with an iconic Dunk Contest performance that featured his iconic elbow in the rim among other “50” dunks
1998: Chan Gailey was officially named the 4th HC in Dallas Cowboys history, replacing Barry Switzer after 4 years and a Super Bowl victory
1961: Boston Celtics C Bill Russell secured 40 rebounds in a victory over the Philadelphia Warriors
1958: Boston Celtics C Bill Russell grabbed 41 rebounds in a victory over the Syracuse Nationals
1937: Cleveland was officially granted an NFL franchise, the Rams (moved to Los Angeles, St. Louis, then LA again)
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