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What Happened in Sports: January 21, 2020
Everything memorable in sports from January 21, 2020 including Luka and Kawhi's duel, Jeter's nearly unanimous HOF vote, and more!
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January 21st, 2020 was highlighted by Kawhi Leonard and Luka Doncic going to war in Dallas by dropping 36 points each on the night with the Los Angeles Clippers coming out on top, Derek Jeter earning the second-highest HOF voting percentage of all-time with only 1 of 400 writers holding out, and Kristaps Porzingis making his return to the Mavs while throwing down a thunderous slam dunk to let the world know he is indeed back. Check out the Best in Sports from 1/21.
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, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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Kawhi, Luka drop 36 each in Dallas. ?
Kawhi Leonard: 36 PTS | 11 REB | 3 STL@luka7doncic: 36 PTS | 10 REB | 9 AST pic.twitter.com/zjGX1laMTx
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2020
How, Luka?
?: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/EWqn4hqcbj
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2020
Kristaps coming through! ?#MFFL x #CenterCourt pic.twitter.com/C8uumhyo4D
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 22, 2020
Block the shot. Run the floor. Throw it down, Kawhi. ?@LAClippers 46@dallasmavs 39
?: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/N5NDXmgLHT
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2020
Clutch.
Captain.
Cooperstown.
The illustrious career of Derek Jeter. pic.twitter.com/HMJTCXecZH
— MLB (@MLB) January 22, 2020
Larry is officially a legend. #HOF2020 pic.twitter.com/cUlnxW9DBi
— MLB (@MLB) January 22, 2020
Leading the @LAClippers to a 3-0 record during Week 13, Kawhi Leonard was named Western Conference Player of the Week.
38.0 PPG | 4.7 RPG | 5.0 APG | 2.7 SPG pic.twitter.com/j4EO1Kk92R
— NBA (@NBA) January 21, 2020
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8:30 PM: Los Angeles Clippers (30-13) vs. Dallas Mavericks (27-15)
[Highlights] F Kawhi Leonard, LAC (@DAL): 36 PTS (12-29 FG), 2 AST, 11 REB, 3 STL, 2 BLK, 1 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (v.LAC): 36 PTS (12-26 FG), 9 AST, 10 REB, 2 BLK, 4 TOV
[Highlights] SG Landry Shamet, LAC (@DAL): 18 PTS (5-8 FG), 1 AST, 3 REB, 1 TOV
MLB: RP Michel Baez, San Diego Padres (turns 24)
NFL: K Jake Elliott, Philadelphia Eagles (25)
NFL: CB Davontae Harris, Denver Broncos (25)
MLB: SP Zach Plesac, Cleveland Indians (25)
MLB: SS Brandon Crawford, San Fransisco 49ers (33)
NFL: DL Haloti Ngata , Retired after 2018 (36)
NBA: C Hakeem Olajuwon, Hall of Fame (57)
2019: Golden State Warriors SG Klay Thompson set an NBA record by converting his 1st 10 3-pt attempts en route to a 44-point performance
2018: On the heels of the “Minnesota Miracle”, the Minnesota Vikings fell 38-7 to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship
2018: New England Patriots defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 to advance to their 2nd consecutive Super Bowl, 3rd in 4 years
2010: Los Angeles Lakers SG Kobe Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 15,000 career points (31 years, 151 days)
2007: #18 Peyton Manning led an 18-point comeback vs. the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship to advance the Colts to their 1st Super Bowl while in Indy
2007: Chicago Bears defeated the New Orleans Saints to advance to their 1st Super Bowl since their vaunted 1985 season
2002: Washington Wizards SG Michael Jordan made his return to Chicago for the very 1st time as a visiting player
1998: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan reached 10,524 career FGM, passing John Havlicek for 5th place on the all-time list
1997: After New York Knicks HC Jeff Van Gundy referred to Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan as a “con man”, he proceeded to drop 51 points on NYK’s top-rated defense in the 88-87 victory
1995: Utah Jazz PG John Stockton became the NBA’s all-time leader in assists (9,922)
1994: Dallas Mavericks lost their 19th consecutive home game to set an NBA record
1992: Bill Cowher was officially announced as HC of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team’s 2nd coach since 1970
1991: Sacramento Kings HC Dick Motta coached in his 1,648th career regular season game, the most in NBA history
1979: Led by QB Terry Bradshaw’s Super Bowl-record 4 TD passes, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 35-31 to become the 1st team to win 3 Super Bowls
1958: St. Louis Hawks PF Bob Pettit became the 1st player on the losing team to win All-Star MVP
1954: Boston Celtics PG Bob Cousy led the East to a victory in the very 1st OT All-Star Game with 10 points in the extra period
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