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What Happened in Sports: January 21, 2021
Everything memorable in sports on January 21, 2021: LeBron out-dueled Giannis, Eagles added their HC, HOU acquired Porter Jr., & more
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January 21st, 2021 was highlighted by LeBron out-dueling Giannis in what could be a NBA Finals preview considering the Bucks and Lakers are each the reigning No.1 seeds in their respective conferences. RJ Barrett scored a career-high to lead the Knicks upset in Golden State, while Donovan Mitchell had a big game for the Jazz’s win over the Pelicans as they kept their winning streak and 3-point spree alive. Eagles announced their new Head Coach, Rockets acquired Kevin Porter Jr., and the Pittsburgh Steelers added Dwayne Haskins.
See everything that happened in sports on January 21st last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by Derek Jeter coming one vote short of an unanimous HOF vote, an epic Luka-Kawhi duel, and Kristaps’ big return. 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.
LeBron knew his clutch triple was good… to lead Thursday’s TOP 5 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/hKd1wjc1qE
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2021
Spida snatching ankles 🤭🕷 pic.twitter.com/dQgcie68Tw
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 22, 2021
🎷 JAZZ WIN 7th STRAIGHT! 🎷@spidadmitchell goes for a season-high 36 in the @utahjazz W vs. New Orleans! #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/dgLNWYJ3y1
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2021
LEBRON! TOO CLUTCH! 👀👌 pic.twitter.com/T4FEFNB6Nz
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 22, 2021
LJ drops season-high! 👑@KingJames‘ 34 PTS (6 3PM), 8 AST propels the @Lakers past MIL as they move to 8-0 on the road! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/dX2lc8Uyjw
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2021
Curry just showing off 😯 pic.twitter.com/qbuku9RiR7
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 22, 2021
Khris Middleton threads the needle to Jrue Holiday in transition!@Lakers 69@Bucks 64
Watch the action on TNT pic.twitter.com/k9typEg72z
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2021
Giannis DENIED it! 😤 pic.twitter.com/xLMcIZpGLi
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 22, 2021
Don’t jump with Obi Toppin 😳 pic.twitter.com/hgvt2zLa1V
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 22, 2021
Career-high for RJ! 😤@RjBarrett6‘s 28 PTS help the @nyknicks win on the road in San Fran. #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/vNIhAf11zF
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2021
KCP with the one-legged, 35-foot buzzer-beater 🤯🤯🤯
(📺: @SpectrumSN & TNT) pic.twitter.com/kXIvgO4M2N
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 22, 2021
KCP catches fire! 🔥@CaldwellPope pours in 23 PTS, 7 3PM in the @Lakers W! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/SmEujsvTs2
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2021
After Donovan Mitchell’s nasty crossover Thursday night, run through the TOP 10 HANDLES of the season thus far! pic.twitter.com/3gCqTzHILA
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2021
👀 Donovan Mitchell’s go-to wraparound dime!
On a 6-game win-streak, @spidadmitchell and the @utahjazz host the Pelicans tonight at 10pm/et on TNT. pic.twitter.com/ei3yzHt1Z0
— NBA (@NBA) January 21, 2021
List of players with 120+ catches & 19 receiving TDs in a single season (inc. playoffs):@tae15adams (2020)@LarryFitzgerald (2008)
📺: #TBvsGB | Sunday 3:05pm ET on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/2FSivtPOf0
— NFL (@NFL) January 21, 2021
The top plays that took the @Buccaneers to the NFC Championship for the first time in 18 years! #GoBucs
📺: #TBvsGB — Sunday 3:05pm ET on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/xo3iXwaPkz
— NFL (@NFL) January 21, 2021
💥 AT THE RIM… Zion’s top dunks vs. Rudy Gobert’s top blocks!
The @utahjazz and the @PelicansNBA matchup tonight at 10pm/et on TNT. pic.twitter.com/xUvXGZAPZY
— NBA (@NBA) January 21, 2021
The @Buccaneers defense dominated in the 2002 #NFLPlayoffs en route to their #SBXXXVII victory.
📺: #TBvsGB— Sunday 3:05pm ET on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/Pw7ayMCTxF
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) January 21, 2021
Counting down The Top 10 @TomBrady vs. Peyton Manning games!
Who will get the W today on the golf course? ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/TxSXsYO4Oo
— NFL (@NFL) May 24, 2020
In the @BuffaloBills last AFC Championship appearance in 1994, Thurman Thomas ran wild with a three-touchdown performance! (via @nflthrowback)
📺: #BUFvsKC | Sunday 6:40pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/67zHJTPKEm
— NFL (@NFL) January 22, 2021
Take a look at L’Jarius Sneed’s rookie year highlights.
Big things ahead for the @Chiefs CB. 📈 @jay__sneed pic.twitter.com/IV3RiBKqBv
— NFL (@NFL) March 27, 2021
Clutch.
Captain.
Cooperstown.
The illustrious career of Derek Jeter. pic.twitter.com/HMJTCXecZH
— MLB (@MLB) January 22, 2020
January 21, 2007: After falling behind 21-3, the Colts come back and beat the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. pic.twitter.com/u0jniJnkVs
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) January 21, 2021
January 21, 1994: In Chicago, after Reggie Miller hit a jumper to give the Pacers a two-point lead with 0.8 left in the 4th, Toni Kukoc buries a three to lift the Bulls to a 96-95 win over the Pacers. pic.twitter.com/vuThKreMwv
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) January 21, 2021
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7:30 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (11-4) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (9-5)
10:00 PM: New Orleans Pelicans (5-8) vs. Utah Jazz (10-4)
10:00 PM: New York Knicks (7-8) vs. Golden State Warriors (8-6)
[Highlights] G Donovan Mitchell, UTA (W v.NO): 36 PTS (11-19 FG | 6-8 3PT), 5 AST, 7 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 4 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] SF LeBron James, LAL (W @MIL): 34 PTS (13-25 FG | 6-10 3PT), 8 AST, 6 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] PG Steph Curry, GS (L v.NYK): 30 PTS (9-19 FG | 5-14 3PT), 4 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (L v.LAL): 25 PTS (11-17 FG | 1-3 3PT), 3 AST, 12 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 9 TO
[Highlights] PF Julius Randle, NYK (W @GS): 16 PTS (4-11 FG | 1-2 3PT), 9 AST, 17 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 2 TO
NFL: S L’Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs (turns 24)
MLB: RP Michel Baez, San Diego Padres (25)
NFL: K Jake Elliott, Philadelphia Eagles (26)
MLB: SP Antonio Senzatela, Colorado Rockies (26)
MLB: SP Zach Plesac, Cleveland Indians (26)
MLB: 2B Jake Cronenworth, San Diego Padres (27)
MLB: RP Jake Diekman, Oakland Athletics (34)
MLB: SS Brandon Crawford, San Fransisco 49ers (34)
NFL: DL Haloti Ngata, Retired after 2018 (37)
NBA: C Hakeem Olajuwon, Hall of Fame (58)
2020: SS Derek Jeter received the 2nd highest percentage of HOF votes in history, behind only his long-time teammate RP Mariano Rivera, while OF Larry Walker became the 1st Rockies player to ever get voted into the MLB Hall of Fame
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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