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What Happened in Sports: January 30, 2021
What happened in sports on January 30, 2021 ft. Rams & Lions swapping Stafford for Goff, Dame draining a buzzer beater GW, and more!
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January 30th, 2021 was highlighted by the Los Angeles Rams acquiring Pro Bowl QB Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions for Jared Goff and multiple draft picks in a blockbuster trade. Damian Lillard drained a GW buzzer beater over the Bulls, the Celtics-Lakers came down to the wire until Kemba Walker’s missed GW sealed the C’s fate, and Jimmy Butler’s return helped Miami end a 5-game losing streak. CP3 helped the Suns clutch out a win over Dallas without Devin Booker, Steph Curry went off for a Warriors blowout win vs. DET, and LaMelo put in work against Giannis’ Bucks. Phillies re-signed SS Didi Gregorius while the ChiSox brought back SP Carlos Rodon.
See everything that happened in sports on January 30th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by the 2020 NBA All-Star reserves being announced, Ice Trae lifting the Hawks to an upset victory over Philly, and Jordan Clarkson’s monster fourth quarter. 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.
👀 EVERY ANGLE of @Dame_Lillard‘s #TissotBuzzerBeater to cap off his 44-point eruption! pic.twitter.com/Gf1DvQJulM
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
Dame’s incredible #TissotBuzzerBeater headlines Saturday’s TOP 10 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/XPjJGRtoR8
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
Jayson Tatum threw a no-look DIME 👀 pic.twitter.com/qTtbuMI28r
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 31, 2021
Jaxson Hayes just showing off 💪 pic.twitter.com/hyvbsOifE8
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 31, 2021
Zach LaVine with ice in his veins ❄️ pic.twitter.com/iO9yMg98g1
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 31, 2021
Ja with the TOUGH finish 😯 pic.twitter.com/qQApZQI3qT
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 31, 2021
LaMelo + Bridges = 🍿 pic.twitter.com/zYjLskpcfW
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 31, 2021
RT @NBA: ▪️ 44 points, 9 assists, 8 threes
▪️ Deep triple with 8.2 left to cut it to 2
▪️ Step-back 3 AT THE BUZZER to win it!@Dame_Lillard‘s HUGE NIGHT and #TissotBuzzerBeater lifts the @trailblazers! #RipCity pic.twitter.com/ZDaNWmWC7F
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
👀 the BEST PLAYS down the stretch from the Lakers/Celtics thriller! pic.twitter.com/4qAj6TLwey
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
Dame pulling up from the parking lot 👌 pic.twitter.com/N4Sd3Dd9UI
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 31, 2021
⌚️ EVERY DAME BUZZER BEATER ⌚️
Two series-winning triples and now one in the regular-season.. @Dame_Lillard‘s #TissotBuzzerBeater resume continues to grow. pic.twitter.com/ASFGP0GCwj
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
30 PTS, 8 AST & 7 RBS for @JimmyButler in his return to lift the @MiamiHEAT to victory! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/a7ffZ3ULcc
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
🔥 @StephenCurry30 drops 28 PTS in 3 quarters to propel the @warriors!
7 AST | 2 STL | 6-8 3PMpic.twitter.com/RnDCOh9SGM
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
AD & Bron power the @Lakers in Boston! #LakeShow@AntDavis23: 27 PTS, 14 REB, 2 STL@KingJames: 21 PTS, 7 REB, 7 ASTpic.twitter.com/yncyeOMRki
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
A career-high 27 PTS on 8-10 shooting, several jaw-dropping dimes (9 AST) and 4 STL for LaMelo Ball (@MELOD1P) in the @hornets win! 🐝 pic.twitter.com/kEjZz93B8t
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
The @memgrizz win their SIXTH in a row behind @JaMorant‘s 19 PTS and 11 AST! pic.twitter.com/TOYtgQbvUB
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
☀️ 29 PTS | 12 AST | 4 STL ☀️ pic.twitter.com/V41QmSBAV7
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
Christian Wood’s 27 PTS on 11-13 shooting powers HOU to 5 straight wins!
🚀 @Chriswood_5 🚀 @HoustonRockets 🚀pic.twitter.com/V7H6vhuhDM
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
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LAMELO.
The BEST of @MELOD1P‘s no-look dimes thus far into his rookie season! pic.twitter.com/uHXo5H4VcY
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2021
That time Nolan Arenado made not one, not two, but three great defensive plays in one game 🤯 pic.twitter.com/MmvdYQQgp4
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) January 30, 2021
BEST of LeBron in Year 18 thus far! 👑
The Lakers/Celtics rivalry adds another chapter tonight as @KingJames and Los Angeles visit Boston for Saturday Primetime on ABC at 8:30pm/et. pic.twitter.com/XX3RJJicoc
— NBA (@NBA) January 30, 2021
This catch by Didi Gregorious is still unreal. pic.twitter.com/jPgkLsXmAI
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) January 30, 2021
60 POINTS. 10 REBOUNDS. 11 ASSISTS.@JHarden13 (36 2nd half PTS) posts the first 60-point triple-double in @NBAHistory to lead the @HoustonRockets to victory on 1/30/2018! #NBATogetherLive pic.twitter.com/v0rATPPvrU
— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2020
January 30, 2000: The St. Louis Rams beat the Tennessee Titans 23-16 in Super Bowl XXIV n Atlanta. Dyson is one yard short. pic.twitter.com/qN6m8xeJwo
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) January 29, 2021
January 30, 2012: Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin23) destroys @KendrickPerkins Perkins. pic.twitter.com/Wv1zVIgFP2
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) January 29, 2021
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8:00 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (11-7) vs. Charlotte Hornets (8-11)
8:00 PM: Houston Rockets (8-9) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (7-10)
8:00 PM: Sacramento Kings (8-10) vs. Miami Heat (6-12)
8:30 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (14-6) vs. Boston Celtics (10-7)
9:00 PM: Phoenix Suns (9-8) vs. Dallas Mavericks (8-11)
[Highlights] PG Damian Lillard, POR (W @CHI): 44 PTS (15-26 FG | 8-17 3PT), 9 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 4 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (L @CHA): 34 PTS (12-19 FG | 0-4 3PT), 9 AST, 18 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] PG Chris Paul, PHX (W @DAL): 29 PTS (8-18 FG | 1-3 3PT), 12 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 4 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] G LaMelo Ball, CHA (W v.MIL): 27 PTS (8-10 FG | 2-3 3PT), 9 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 4 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] SF Jimmy Butler, MIA (W v.SAC): 30 PTS (8-19 FG | 0-2 3PT), 8 AST, 7 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
NFL: EDGE Tyquan Lewis, Indianapolis Colts (turns 26)
NFL: CB Bashaud Breeland, Kansas City Chiefs (28)
NFL: EDGE Cameron Wake, Free Agent (38)
2018: Kansas City Chiefs traded QB Alex Smith to Washington for CB Kendall Fuller and a 3rd-rounder, officially beginning the Patrick Mahomes era in KC
2018: Houston Rockets SG James Harden put together the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history — 60 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds — in a win over the Magic
2002: Utah Jazz PF Karl Malone became just the 2nd player in NBA history to reach 34,000 career points (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
2000: “The Greatest Show on Turf” St. Louis Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans by one yard for their 1st championship since 1951
1996: Led by SF Scottie Pippen’s 28 points and 12 rebounds, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Portland Trail Blazers to complete the 10th perfect month in NBA history (14-0 in January 1996)
1996: Over 5 years after his initial retirement, PG Magic Johnson returned to the Los Angeles Lakers with 19 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds in a win over the Golden State Warriors
1994: Dallas Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills in the Super Bowl for the 2nd straight season; also the 4th consecutive Super Bowl loss for Buffalo
1983: 10 years after losing to the undefeated Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VII, Washington won their 1st title since 1942 by defeating Miami in Super Bowl XVII behind RB John Riggins’ record 168 RUSH YDS
1958: MLB Commissioner Ford Frick announced the removal of fan voting for the All-Star starters
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