By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Feb 24, 2022

February 24th, 2022 was highlighted by Jayson Tatum’s thunderous dunk over the Brooklyn Nets sparking their historic win as they set NBA point differential records over their last five road games and 11 games overall. DeMar DeRozan continued his MVP campaign with the GW-FG to extend his 35-point streak, Cade Cunningham and Tre Mann made some great passes on Thursday, and D’Angelo Russell took over in the 4th quarter (23 PTS). The NFL also showcased the top 10 plays from the Chiefs & 49ers’ 2021 seasons. 

See what happened in sports on February 24th last year, headlined by Lu Dort knocking down a game-winning three and Devin Booker missing a controversial GW-3PA where no foul was called, as well as what happened in sports on February 24th, 2020 ft. Bradley Beal dropping 50+ points for the second straight night and Joel Embiid put up 49 in a statement game against the Hawks. 

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.

See More Headlines

[SEE MORE]

Tatum took it right to the rack

 

DeRozan stayed hot after ASG

 

No.1 pick flashing greatness

 

All part of Tre Mann’s plan

 

D-Lo took over in the 4th Qtr

 

KC Chiefs 2021 Top 10 plays

 

SF 49ers 2021 top 10 plays

 

[SEE MORE]

[SEE MORE]

MLB: RP Robert Stephenson, Colorado Rockies (turns 29)

NFL: P Cameron Johnston, Houston Texans (30)

NFL: DL Derek Wolfe, Free Agent (32)

MLB: SS Miguel Rojas, Miami Marlins (33)

NFL: S Bob Sanders, Retired after 2011 (41)

MLB: 3B Mike Lowell, Retired after 2010 (48)

NFL: EDGE Simeon Rice, Retired after 2007 (48)

MLB: 1B Eddie Murray, Hall of Fame (66)

MLB: SS Honus Wagner, Hall of Fame (148)

2020: Washington Wizards SG Bradley Beal became the 1st player with consecutive 50-pt games in franchise history, and also the 1st player with 50+ PTS during consecutive losses in NBA history

2020: Los Angeles Lakers held a memorial service for Kobe Bryant at the Staples Center that was attended by an abundance of well-known athletes and celebrities

1994: Atlanta Hawks traded 34-year-old future HOF SF Dominique Wilkins and a 1st Round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for PF Danny Manning. Wilkins still remains ATL’s career leader in PTS (23,292), GP (882), and other major categories

1987: Los Angeles Lakers C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar converted the very 1st 3-pointer of his 18-year career and extended his NBA scoring record, becoming the 1st player to reach 36,000 career points

1985: Houston Gamblers QB Jim Kelly set a professional football record with 574 passing yards in a single game during the Opening Week of the United States Football League (USFL)

1967: Philadelphia 76ers C Wilt Chamberlain set a NBA record for the most FGA (18-18) without a miss as he racked up 42 PTS/30 REB/10 AST in an all-time performance that has yet to be surpassed. Wilt’s the only player to record a 30-pt, 30-reb triple-double (5x)

 

Share what happened in sports with friends, FOLLOW for more sports content, and comment your thoughts below!