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What Happened in Sports: January 17, 2022
See what happened in sports on January 17, 2022 ft. Rams dominant MNF WC win over Kyler's Cardinals, an epic MLK Day in the NBA, and more!
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January 17th, 2022 was highlighted by the Rams’ dominant MNF Wild Card win over the Cardinals as they put together a historic performance that resulted in Kyler Murray’s worst career performance during his postseason debut. They’ll now move on to face Tom Brady’s Bucs in the Division round. LeBron James stayed red-hot while teammate Russell Westbrook threw down a dunk of the year candidate all over 3x DPOY Rudy Gobert during an epic Lakers 4th Quarter comeback vs. Utah.
Trae Young continues to produce at a level that hasn’t been seen in decades, Kyle Kuzma completely posterized “The Process,” and Ja Morant hit ANOTHER 360 layup. PJ Tucker drained the clutch dagger for the Miami Heat while Devin Booker and Miles Bridges both celebrated MLK Day by balling out.
See what happened in sports on January 17th last year, headlined by the Bucs beating the Saints in Drew Brees‘ last game and backup Chad Henne making a clutch run to beat the Browns after Patrick Mahomes got concussed earlier in the game, as well as what happened in sports on January 17th, 2020 ft. an entertaining duel between Luka Doncic and Damian Lillard.
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.
? RUSSELL WESTBROOK BRINGS THE BOOM ?
Throwing it DOWN on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/LanNVmUZsF
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2022
Russ attacks the rim with a vengeance to lead Monday's TOP 10 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/YaIKALhtxj
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2022
Kyle Kuzma with AUTHORITY ? pic.twitter.com/g55vmUhH1f
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 17, 2022
PICK-6. TO THE HOUSE. #RAMSHOUSE.
?: #AZvsLAR on ABC/ESPN/ESPN2
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— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2022
throw-dell beckham jr.
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— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2022
Everything's coming up Rams. #RamsHouse #SuperWildCard
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— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2022
Caught…Picked… Caught again?!
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— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2022
Sony Michel bursts through for 35 on the Rams first play! #RamsHouse
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— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2022
? JA GOES 360!@memgrizz live on TNT! pic.twitter.com/Y2lfTXvoPN
— NBA (@NBA) January 17, 2022
Miles Bridges switched hands mid-air ? pic.twitter.com/d2on1rwK0g
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 17, 2022
WHAT A DAY for @MilesBridges!
? career-high 38 POINTS
? 14-20 from the field
? 12 rebounds
? @hornets win pic.twitter.com/I4TPqUUC75
— NBA (@NBA) January 17, 2022
? BIG TIME BUCKET ?
P.J. Tucker puts the @MiamiHEAT up 6 on NBA League Pass with 19.8 to play: https://t.co/L8Rrlv9ZoR pic.twitter.com/v0UEsAaC3O
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2022
Devin Booker is the 1st player to record multiple GP with 45+ PTS/5+ REB/5+ AST in Phoenix #Suns history
pic.twitter.com/A3AdOvivWh
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 18, 2022
"He's changed the way everyone has looked at the world, for the better."
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on @NBATV #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/0eGbzbBNWf
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 17, 2022
[SEE MORE]
1:00 PM: Charlotte Hornets (23-20) vs. New York Knicks (22-21)
2:00 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (25-17) vs. Washington Wizards (22-21)
3:00 PM: Brooklyn Nets (27-15) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (26-18)
3:30 PM: Chicago Bulls (27-14) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (30-15)
6:00 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (27-18) vs. Atlanta Hawks (17-25)
7:30 PM: Toronto Raptors (21-19) vs. Miami Heat (27-16)
10:30 PM: Utah Jazz (28-14) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (21-22)
NBA: SG Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago Bulls (turns 22)
NFL: DL Neville Gallimore, Dallas Cowboys (25)
MLB: OF Kyle Tucker, Houston Astros (25)
MLB: RHP Randy Dobnak, Minnesota Twins (27)
MLB: RP Joe Jimenez, Detroit Tigers (27)
MLB: RP Colin Poche, Tampa Bay Rays (28)
NFL: LB Jeremiah Attaochu, Chicago Bears (29)
NFL: CB Nickell Robey-Coleman, Free Agent (30)
MLB: SP Trevor Bauer, Los Angeles Dodgers (31)
NBA: SG Dwyane Wade, Retired after 2019 (40)
2014: Oklahoma City Thunder SF Kevin Durant scored a career-high 54 points in a win over the Golden State Warriors which tied Ray Allen for the most PTS during 1 game in OKC/SEA history since the 1976 NBA merger. Russell Westbrook has since surpassed the mark 2x but it still remains KD’s career-high
2012: Miami Heat SF Lebron James passed Kobe Bryant as the youngest player to reach 20,000 career points in NBA history
1999: Atlanta Falcons defeated the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship to advance to their 1st Super Bowl in franchise history. Vikings K Gary Anderson’s very 1st FG miss of the season was a potential game-winner
1997: NBA issued Chicago Bulls PF Dennis Rodman a $25,000 fine and an indefinite suspension for kicking a cameraman mid-game
1994: New York Knicks PF Patrick Ewing became the 1st player to score 15,000 points in franchise history. Ewing still remains as the only Knicks player with 15,000+ career points (23,665)
1993: Dallas Cowboys defeated the San Francisco 49ers to advance to their 1st Super Bowl in 24 years while WR Jerry Rice broke the NFL record for most career postseason REC TD with his 13th. Rice extended his record to 22 which still stands today
1989: Heat-Suns game was canceled by Phoenix due to racial unrest in Miami
1988: Known as “The Fumble”, the Denver Broncos were up 38-33 in the AFC Championship, as Cleveland Browns RB Earnest Byner fumbled at the 3-yard line with just 1:12 remaining, sealing Denver’s victory
1971: Baltimore Colts avenged their Super Bowl III upset by defeating HC Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V as Johnny Unitas won his one and only Super Bowl championship (previously won 2 other NFL Championships)
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