By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Feb 21, 2021

February 22nd, 2021 was highlighted by an OT thriller where the Wizards won their fifth game in a row to hand LeBron’s Lakers their third consecutive loss without Anthony Davis. The Utah Jazz exploded for a franchise-record 28 3PM in their victory over Charlotte while D-Book and the Phoenix Suns dominated Dame‘s Blazers. Philadelphia Eagles’ plans to release WR Alshon Jeffery became public while Seattle Mariners’ CEO Kevin Mather resigned from the powerful position when his inappropriate comments were publicized. 

See what happened in sports on February 22nd last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by D-Wade‘s jersey retirement, Russ & The Beard lifting Houston, and Giannis taking his performance to another level. 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.

NBA’s top 10 plays from Monday

No need to look for Tate

Beal & Russ in the clutch

LBJ clinches OT with clutch and1

DBook blows past the defense

Jazz bench lit it up vs. Hornets

D-Book drops 34 to lift PHX

Jazz went off in the 4th

Hardaway Jr. hits 7 from deep

Bulls went ballistic in Q3

Waller was elite in 2020

Jerry Jeudy is a future star

Top 10 Dolphins plays of 2020

10 best Chargers plays from 2020

Tatis Jr. is next level

Josh Allen spoiled LA comeback

Bonds’ swing was legendary

3x SB champ Blount was a beast

HBD to 2x champ Rajon Rondo

Happy 30th to Khalil Mack

Best dunks of D-Wade’s career

PG13 was cold-blooded OTD

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NBA Monday

[Highlights] PG Russell Westbrook, WAS (W @LAL): 32 PTS (13-25 FG | 0-1 3PT), 9 AST, 14 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO [Player of the Day]

[Highlights] SG Devin Booker, PHX (W v.POR): 34 PTS (12-17 FG | 2-2 3PT), 4 AST, 4 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO

[Highlights] SG Bradley Beal, WAS (W @LAL): 33 PTS (12-24 FG | 2-5 3PT), 6 AST, 7 REB, 0 BLK, 3 STL, 5 TO

[Highlights] SF LeBron James, LAL (L v.WAS): 31 PTS (14-29 FG | 2-10 3PT), 13 AST, 9 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 8 TO

[Highlights] G Coby White, CHI (W @HOU): 24 PTS (10-16 FG | 4-7 3PT), 2 AST, 10 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO

NBA TOP PERFORMERS

NBA: SG Devonte’ Graham, Charlotte Hornets (turns 26)

NFL: OT Kaleb McGary, Atlanta Falcons (26)

MLB: SP German Marquez, Colorado Rockies (26)

NFL: CB Daryl Worley, Las Vegas Raiders (26)

NBA: PG Elfrid Payton, New York Knicks (27)

MLB: RP Kevin McCarthy, Boston Red Sox (29)

NFL: P Pat O’Donnell, Chicago Bears (30)

NFL: EDGE Khalil Mack, Chicago Bears (30)

MLB: SP Chris Bassitt, Oakland Athletics (32)

NBA: PG Rajon Rondo, Atlanta Hawks (35)

NBA: SF Julius Erving, Hall of Fame (71)

1996: On one of the most active trade deadline days in NBA history, 19 players were involved in 6 trades while the Miami Heat completely revamped their roster with the acquisitions of SG Tim Hardaway (GSW), PF Chris Gatling (GSW), SF Walt Williams (SAC), SF Tyrone Corbin (SAC), and SG Tony Smith (PHX)

1996: Abe Pollin, owner of the Washington Bullets, announced the team would be dropping its longtime nickname and adopting the “Wizards” name in the near future

1992: Golden State Warriors HC Don Nelson became the 9th in NBA history to reach 700 career wins in just 1,1811 games, the 2nd-fastest to reach the mark (Red Auerbach — 1,091)

1985: San Antonio Spurs SG George Gervin reached the 25,000-point plateau (NBA & ABA) during a 118-111 victory over the Phoenix Suns

1962: Philadelphia Warriors C Wilt Chamberlain attempted an NBA-record 34 free throws in a victory over the St. Louis Hawks

1860: Very 1st organized game of baseball was played in San Fransisco, CA between the “Eagles” and “Red Rovers”

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