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What Happened in Sports: February 17, 2021
What happened in sports on February 17, 2021 ft. Fernando Tatis Jr.'s historic extension, Steph's OT dagger, a wild Denver-DC game, and more!
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February 17th, 2021 was highlighted by the San Diego Padres and SS Fernando Tatis Jr. agreeing to a historic $340M contract extension over 14 years. Steph Curry drained the OT dagger to take down Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler‘s Miami Heat, while Damian Lillard came up clutch once again in Portland’s victory over Zion‘s Pelicans plus Bradley Beal’s game-winning free throws neutralized two insane 3PM from Jamal Murray and a near-triple-double from Nikola Jokic.
Malcolm Brogdon and Patrick Williams added clutch daggers of their own, Trae Young went off for 40 points in a win at Boston, and Domantas Sabonis had a game to remember against Minnesota. Kawhi Leonard and the PG-less Los Angeles Clippers were trounced by Donovan Mitchell‘s Utah Jazz. MLB’s Spring Training finally began today with pitchers and catchers reporting while Brad Miller (PHI), Brandon Workman (CHC), and John Curtiss (MIA) all joined new teams.
See what happened in sports on February 17th last year headlined by NFL LT D.J. Humphries getting the bag from Arizona, the Braves extending their front office, and Brock Holt signing with the Milwaukee Brewers. 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.
Anthony Edwards attacks the rim to lead Wednesday’s TOP 10 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/OjM50iTznO
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2021
JAMAL MURRAY CLUTCH pic.twitter.com/sSQ07iv8eV
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 18, 2021
STEPH. CURRY. CALLED. GAME. pic.twitter.com/fxscdb70dk
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 18, 2021
DAME FOR THE LEAD! pic.twitter.com/aylBn6gFKw
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 18, 2021
43 POINTS and 16 DIMES for DAME. 🤯
The @trailblazers win their 6th in a row as @Dame_Lillard joins Clyde Drexler as the only players with 40+ points and 15+ assists in franchise history! pic.twitter.com/YQJNaz6vpY
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2021
👌 2 huge threes from Murray.
❄️ 2 clutch free-throws from Beal.
WILD ending to WAS/DEN, as the @WashWizards complete the 20-point comeback! pic.twitter.com/3IlKfo8B9X
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2021
San Diego Padres have agreed to a historic 14-year extension with SS Fernando Tatis Jr. as the next face of baseball. Check out his best career highlights so far https://t.co/rHUhAOIClE
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 18, 2021
BROGDON. DAGGER. #Crunchtime pic.twitter.com/ORS6Obg7y1
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 18, 2021
Career-high 4⃣3⃣ for @JeramiGrant! #DetroitUp pic.twitter.com/GP9m56j7ye
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2021
Patrick Williams coming up CLUTCH! 👀#Crunchtime pic.twitter.com/g6ksIIxN7X
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 18, 2021
Ja crossed Dort TWICE pic.twitter.com/KyzMkRLe4B
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 18, 2021
Anthony Edwards showing off the bounce! 🐰 pic.twitter.com/CEnrAQ5sA4
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 18, 2021
40 POINTS on 20 SHOTS for @TheTraeYoung lifts the @ATLHawks! 🔥 #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/ov0hrxE5Qf
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2021
DAVIS BERTANS. COULD NOT MISS. 💦
▪️ 35 points, 9 threes (career highs)
▪️ 9-11 from deep
▪️ 8-8 from the FT line@DBertans_42 x @WashWizards pic.twitter.com/W8tH3bRbUQ
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2021
😤 Career-high 36 PTS for Domas
😤 17 REB, 10 AST, 3 STL@Dsabonis11‘s MONSTER triple-double powers the @Pacers in OT! #AlwaysGame pic.twitter.com/KJz4Xqs2Tf
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2021
🔥 31 PTS
💪 11 REB
👀 9 AST@JoelEmbiid powers the @sixers. pic.twitter.com/Wbw2VDcwJ0
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2021
💨 @ZachLaVine (37 PTS, 24 in 2nd half) was relentless in the @chicagobulls 25-point comeback win! #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/rtoUUsSVuw
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2021
🔥 @TerrenceRoss powers the @OrlandoMagic.
30 PTS | 5-6 3PM | 2 STL | 2 BLK #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/mOiuiWWgvJ
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2021
Kent Bazemore’s season-high sparks the @warriors 19-point comeback! 🔌@24Bazemore: 26 PTS, 8 REB, 3 STL, 4 3PM #DubNation pic.twitter.com/Om2YoFfZin
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2021
Weight room.
MPJ 😤💪 pic.twitter.com/qGEfDaNVGY
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 18, 2021
2⃣3⃣ AND 2⃣0⃣ for Rudy powers the Jazz to 2⃣0⃣-1⃣ in their last 2⃣1⃣!@utahjazz x @rudygobert27 pic.twitter.com/XuEuCre8Mj
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2021
The best of @PatrickMahomes in 2020 🚀 pic.twitter.com/CW5Y4iOQJP
— NFL (@NFL) February 18, 2021
The TOP 🔟 longest plays of the 2020 season! pic.twitter.com/uqyIF8dPsk
— NFL (@NFL) February 17, 2021
Last week, Steph Curry tied the NBA record with 4+ threes made in 13 straight games! 🤯☔️
HEAT/WARRIORS – Tonight at 10pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/PJjXoeCvDg
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2021
Philly ➡➡➡ Indy
Some of Carson Wentz’s best career plays… so far. pic.twitter.com/hzhyEz2KSS
— NFL (@NFL) February 18, 2021
D.K. made the most difficult catches look easy in 2020. 🤭@dkm14 | @Seahawks pic.twitter.com/6seqYnBLHw
— NFL (@NFL) February 17, 2021
The best of Ben Simmons on the DEFENSIVE END this season! 🔒
East-leading @sixers host Houston tonight at 7:30pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/2KMCe2RVk8
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2021
.@MylesLGarrett balled out in Year Four:
🏈 13 sacks
🏈 11 TFL
🏈 4 FF and 2 FR pic.twitter.com/rAqiO8m8aA
— NFL (@NFL) February 18, 2021
Here is CeeDee Lamb and his highlights from Oklahoma that he had. Video credit goes to Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) on YouTube pic.twitter.com/bqqSVweiHS
— ✭ 🤠 Cowboy X Factor #2021NFLOffseasonIsHere (@CowboyXFactor) May 2, 2020
Giants vs. @Buccaneers to wrap up Week 8.
And it came down to a play at the goal line. ⏱ pic.twitter.com/mj9dvAuDvh
— NFL (@NFL) February 17, 2021
MJ's layup package is next level 🤯 pic.twitter.com/RQrjZgC9v9
— NBA (@NBA) May 14, 2020
When @DevinWhite__40 gets on his horse, you better watch out. 🏇
Happy birthday to the speedy #SBLV Champion! pic.twitter.com/0z0HXCJkH8
— NFL (@NFL) February 17, 2021
No-👀 Michael!
The Last Dance final episodes begin Sunday, May 17 at 9 PM ET on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/WbmrHkzMEb
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2020
MJ ball fakes 🤯
Happy Birthday, 23! #NBABDAYpic.twitter.com/sug4uYUtpI
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) February 17, 2021
February 17, 1994: The Spurs beat the Pistons and David Robinson finishes with a historic quadruple double. 34 points, 10 boards, 10 assists, 10 blocks. pic.twitter.com/Cy4j2TA8z9
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) February 17, 2021
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7:30 PM: Atlanta Hawks (11-16) vs. Boston Celtics (14-13)
8:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (15-11) vs. Washington Wizards (8-17)
9:00 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (17-10) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (12-15)
10:00 PM: Miami Heat (11-16) vs. Golden State Warriors (15-13)
10:00 PM: Utah Jazz (23-5) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (21-8)
[Highlights] PG Damian Lillard, POR (W @NO): 43 PTS (14-28 FG | 7-16 3PT), 16 AST, 4 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 4 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PF Domantas Sabonis, IND (W @MIN): 36 PTS (13-21 | 1-2 3PT), 10 AST, 17 REB, 1 BLK, 3 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (W @BOS): 40 PTS (14-20 FG | 4-9 3PT), 8 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 8 TO
[Highights] PG Jamal Murray, DEN (L @WAS): 35 PTS (13-25 FG | 5-10 3PT), 6 AST, 9 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] G/F Zach LaVine, CHI (W v.DET): 37 PTS (14-22 FG | 4-6 3PT), 5 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 3 STL, 5 TO
NFL: LB Devin White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (turns 23)
NFL: CB Rashad Fenton, Kansas City Chiefs (24)
NFL: RB Sony Michel, New England Patriots (26)
NFL: TE Nick Boyle, Baltimore Ravens (28)
NFL: C Matt Skura, Baltimore Ravens (28)
NFL: QB Case Keenum, Cleveland Browns (33)
NFL: P Brett Kern, Tennessee Titans (35)
NBA: SG Michael Jordan, Hall of Fame (58)
NFL: RB Jim Brown, Hall of Fame (85)
2019: Golden State Warriors SF Kevin Durant earned his 2nd All-Star Game MVP while leading Team LeBron to a 178-164 victory over Team Giannis in Charlotte, NC
2008: In New Orleans, Cleveland Cavaliers SF LeBron James earned his 2nd ASG MVP Award while leading the East over the West 134-128
2003: Atlanta Braves and HOF SP Greg Maddux reached an agreement on the largest 1-year contract in MLB history ($14.75 million) at the time
2001: Charlotte Hornets PG Baron Davis ended Q3 by hitting an 89-foot, full-court heave at the buzzer — the longest shot in NBA history
1996: Detroit Pistons officially retired HOF PG Isiah Thomas‘ #11 jersey
1994: San Antonio Spurs C David Robinson recorded just the 4th quadruple-double in NBA history with 34 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST, and 10 BLK in a victory over the Detroit Pistons
1979: SG Jerry Sloan became the 1st player in Chicago Bulls history to have their jersey retired (#4)
1973: Los Angeles Lakers C Wilt Chamberlain became the oldest player to record a triple-double and recorded the most recent 30-rebound triple-double in NBA history
1968: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame officially opened its doors in Springfield, Massachusetts
1967: Philadelphia 76ers C Wilt Chamberlain began an NBA-record streak of 35 consecutive FGMs without a miss
1962: Philadelphia Warriors C Wilt Chamberlain scored 67 points in a victory over the St. Louis Hawks
1943: New York Yankees OF Joe DiMaggio left the MLB to enlist in the US Army to fight in World War II
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