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What Happened in Sports: February 16, 2022
See what happened in sports on February 16, 2022 ft. Knicks' historic blown lead, DeRozan's NBA record, Ja Morant's Memphis FTM record, and more!
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February 16th, 2022 was highlighted by the Nets pulling off an all-time comeback in MSG without any of the Big 3 as Cam Thomas stepped up down the stretch. DeMar DeRozan broke Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record with his seventh straight game of 35+ PTS on 50+ FG% while Ja Morant continued to break Grizzlies franchise records. Lou Williams recorded the most games played off the bench in NBA history and the Bengals extended HC Zac Taylor. LeBron took over vs. Utah, Denver stole a win in the Bay, and Detroit ended Boston’s 9-game win streak.
See what happened in sports on February 16th last year, headlined by James Harden hitting a game-winner in the largest second-half comeback in Nets history and D’Angelo Russell was ruled out 4-6 weeks with an injury which contributed to Minnesota’s disappointing second half, as well as what happened in sports on February 16th, 2020 ft. the 2020 NBA All-Star game where Team LeBron beat Team Giannis in the new format that honored late great Kobe Bryant.
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.
Cam Thomas knocks down a DEEP 3-pointer to put the @BrooklynNets up 6 late. The Nets were down by as many as 28 points.
3.7 remaining on ESPN pic.twitter.com/56LlsNCuag
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2022
NETS COME BACK FROM DOWN 28 PTS TO BEAT THE KNICKS ?
Cam Thomas was CLUTCH with 16 PTS in the 4th quarter pic.twitter.com/hYGpPNsHPj
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 17, 2022
LEBRON. TOOK. OVER.
His 15 4th quarter PTS lead the Lakers to a comeback win over the Jazz ? pic.twitter.com/BKSTa7YzaA
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 17, 2022
? 33 PTS | 8 REB | 6 AST | 2 STL ?@KingJames was DOMINANT down the stretch scoring 15 points in the 4th quarter to overcome a 14 point deficit and secure the @Lakers WIN! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/yrCVIEuKJq
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2022
MONTE MORRIS WINS IT FOR DENVER AT THE BUZZER ??? pic.twitter.com/NHTxpZWeEI
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 17, 2022
? Steph gives the @warriors the lead ? pic.twitter.com/DRbFyPNuz1
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2022
? LEAGUE PASS ALERT ?@nuggets: 114@warriors: 113
14.9 remaining: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/lVpTj808Os
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2022
Marvin Bagley III elevates for the BIG slam ? pic.twitter.com/RTPbMw9n9T
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 17, 2022
? 2 FOR 1 SPECIAL! ?@BallySportsDET | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/4fdA1Kvu0n
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) February 17, 2022
Al Horford knocks down the three to give the @celtics the lead late!
Watch Now on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/dZpGgzuNmM
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2022
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7:30 PM: Brooklyn Nets (30-27) vs. New York Knicks (25-33)
8:00 PM: Toronto Raptors (31-25) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (31-27)
10:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (32-25) vs. Golden State Warriors (42-16)
10:00 PM: Utah Jazz (36-21) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (26-31)
NBA: PG Coby White, Chicago Bulls (turns 22)
NFL: OL Sam Cosmi, Washington Commanders (23)
NFL: CB Kyle Fuller, Free Agent (30)
MLB: SP Marco Gonzalez, Seattle Mariners (30)
NFL: RB Ahman Green, Retired after 2009 (45)
NFL: RB Jerome Bettis, Hall of Fame (50)
2020: NBA honored the late Kobe Bryant in the 2020 All-Star Game by each team wearing #24 or #2 for Kobe and his daughter Gigi that also introduced a new format with Anthony Davis hitting the game-winning FTs in his hometown of Chicago, IL
2014: At the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA, Cleveland Cavaliers PG Kyrie Irving earned All-Star MVP honors to lead the East over the West
2004: New York Yankees acquired reigning AL MVP Alex Rodriguez from the Texas Rangers, taking over his record 10y/$252M contract in exchange for All-Star 2B Alfonso Soriano & minor-league IF Joaquin Arias. A-Rod won a ring & 2 more MVPs in NY
1992: Magic Johnson’s #32 became the 5th retired jersey in Los Angeles Lakers history (Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
1991: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan had 1 of the most impressive plays of his illustrious career as he hit a layup against the Nets after clutching 3 times mid-air
1972: Los Angeles Lakers C Wilt Chamberlain became the very 1st player to reach 30,000 career points in NBA history. Out of the 7 players now in that group, Wilt reached it the fastest (941 GP) and held the NBA scoring record until Kareem Abdul-Jabbar surpassed him in 1984
1952: At 77 years old, HOF SS/MGR Honus Wagner finally announced his retirement from the Pittsburgh Pirates
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