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What Happened in Sports: July 20, 2021
What happened in sports on July 20, 2021 ft. Bucks winning the NBA Championship, Giannis' legendary 50-point Game 6 performance, and more!
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July 20th, 2021 was remembered for Giannis’ all-time 50-point performance in Game 6 to lead the Bucks to their first Championship in half a century. Khris Middleton came through with timely shots down the stretch but it was the Finals MVP Antetokounmpo who put the team on his back and led Milwaukee past Phoenix to potentially take the torch as the new best player in the world going forward. Rams starting RB Cam Akers tore his Achilles and the MLB featured an ALL-Women broadcast for the first time in history.
See what happened in sports on July 20th last year, headlined by MetLife stadium announcing that there would be no fans for Giants and Jets home games and all 22 NBA bubble teams announcing their rosters. 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.
BROOK LOPEZ HAMMER 🤯🤯🤯
DROP EVERYTHING NOW AND GET TO ABC pic.twitter.com/3vrRxosOac
— NBA (@NBA) July 21, 2021
“Khris Middleton, another clutch shot in these playoffs!”
56.9 left in Game 6 on ABC pic.twitter.com/2zlZfQgNi7
— NBA (@NBA) July 21, 2021
THE BUCKS SEAL THE TITLE. pic.twitter.com/KRS0X9c0bx
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 21, 2021
Milwaukee was CLUTCH down the stretch 🔥#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/HpXQIZpTL8
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 21, 2021
Giannis EXPLODES for 33 of his 50 points in the 2nd half of Game 6, fueling the @Bucks Taco Bell Comeback en route to their first NBA Championship in 50 years!
50 PTS
14 REB
5 BLK
17-19 FTM pic.twitter.com/qDbk0nHWeb
— NBA (@NBA) July 21, 2021
🏆 17 points, 4 steals for Khris.
🏆 12 points, 9 boards, 11 dimes, 4 steals for Jrue.
The @Bucks backcourt duo does it on both ends en route to the NBA Championship! #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/vqB4penwrL
— NBA (@NBA) July 21, 2021
Instant offense.
Hustle.
Energy.@BPortistime scores 16 points off the bench to help the @Bucks clinch their first NBA Championship in 50 years! #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/8mBQCTHz7U
— NBA (@NBA) July 21, 2021
The TOP 3 KEY PLAYS from Game 6 of the #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV, as the @Bucks win their first NBA Championship in 50 years! pic.twitter.com/ozIk7esAxu
— NBA (@NBA) July 21, 2021
The Wild Wild (NL) West!
Will Smith wins it! #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/Aw8BAYrJYy
— MLB (@MLB) July 21, 2021
Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 6th player in NBA history to score 40+ points 3 times in a single #NBAFinals series! pic.twitter.com/IjoeavQleF
— NBA (@NBA) July 21, 2021
Ian Happ Doubles to bring home Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez to Complete a Crazy 6 RUN Comeback in the Top Of the 9th and Give the Cubs the Lead over the Cardinals going into the Bottom of the 9th pic.twitter.com/B1H7pKbiU9
— MLB Walk Offs & Game Winning Plays (@MLBWalk_Offs) July 21, 2021
What a comeback for the @Cubs!
(MLB x @GoogleCloud) pic.twitter.com/2IF0UUaa8x
— MLB (@MLB) July 21, 2021
💥 Relive the TOP 10 @Bucks PLAYS from the 2021 NBA Finals! 💥 pic.twitter.com/bCM6dVm1xA
— NBA (@NBA) July 22, 2021
What a series.. recap the best of the #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV as the @Bucks became NBA Champions! pic.twitter.com/RRKDohj4R6
— NBA (@NBA) July 24, 2021
Leading the @Bucks to their first Championship since 1971… relive Giannis Antetokounmpo’s TOP 10 PLAYS from the NBA Finals! pic.twitter.com/HpmxLeot6I
— NBA (@NBA) July 23, 2021
Relive the 10 most electrifying plays from the @Bucks postseason run to becoming NBA Champions! pic.twitter.com/gzRtrSB2qU
— NBA (@NBA) July 24, 2021
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After his CLUTCH strip & lob in Game 5.. we showcase some of the best steals of @Jrue_Holiday11‘s career thus far!#NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV continues with Game 6 on Tuesday at 9 PM ET on ABC pic.twitter.com/UX2k8kmBeY
— NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2021
Ray Allen’s HOF resume:
– 10x All Star
– 2x NBA Champ
– 2005 All-NBA 2nd Team, 2001 3rd Team
– 2001 3PT Contest Champ
– 1997 All-Rookie 2nd Team
– Most career 3PM (2,973) in NBA history
– Most seasons (17) with 100+ 3PM
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 20, 2021
Ray Allen’s ranks in Sonics/Thunder history:
– 2nd in career MPG (39.4)
– 2nd & 4th in season 3PM (269 & 209)
– 2nd in season FT% (.920)
– 3rd in career FT% (.899)
– 4th in career PPG (24.6)
– T-4th most PTS in 1 GP (54)
– 5th in career 3PM (869)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 20, 2021
Most career 3PM in NBA history:
1. Ray Allen (2,973)
2. Steph Curry (2,832)^
3. Reggie Miller (2,560)
4. Kyle Korver (2,450)
5. James Harden (2,445)^
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 20, 2021
Most seasons with 100+ 3PM in NBA history:
1. Ray Allen (17)
T2. Paul Pierce, Reggie Miller (15)
T4. Kyle Korver, Jamal Crawford, Jason Terry (14)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 20, 2021
Ray Allen’s ranks in Milwaukee #Bucks history:
– 1st in career 3PM (1,051)
– 1st & 2nd in season 3PM (229 & 202)
– 4th in career FT% (.879)
– 4th in season FT% (.913)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 20, 2021
Most career 3PM in Milwaukee #Bucks history:
1. Ray Allen (1,051)
2. Khris Middleton (1,040)^
3. Michael Redd (1,003)
4. Brandon Jennings (554)
5. Ersan Ilyasova (536)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 20, 2021
Most 3PM during 1 season in Milwaukee #Bucks history:
1. 2001-02 Ray Allen (229)
2. 2000-01 Ray Allen (202)
3. 2018-19 Brook Lopez (187)
4. 2002-03 Michael Redd (182)
5. 2018-19 Khris Middleton (179)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 20, 2021
Ray Allen’s ranks in Boston #Celtics history:
– 1st in career FT% (.914)
– 1st & 2nd in season 3P% (.453 & .444)
– 1st in season FT% (.952)
– 3rd in career 3PM (798)
– 4th in career 3P% (.409)
– 5th in season 3PM (199)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 21, 2021
Stephen Strasburg tied for the most Wins (5) in 1 Postseason and had the 2nd most Ks (47) during 1 Postseason in MLB history in 2019
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 21, 2021
Most career Ks in Washington #Nationals history:
1. Stephen Strasburg (1,718)^
2. Steve Rogers (1,621)
3. Max Scherzer (1,605)^
4. Gio Gonzalez (1,215)
5. Javier Vazquez (1,076)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 21, 2021
Ben Simmons already has the highest career APG (7.7) in Philadelphia #76ers history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 20, 2021
Ben Simmons already has the 2nd most career (32) and playoff (3) Triple-Doubles in #76ers history, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 20, 2021
Ben Simmons is a 2x 1st Team All-Defense. He also led the NBA in SPG (2.1) in 2019-20
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 20, 2021
Ben Simmons’ handles are underrated for a 6’10 defensive specimen pic.twitter.com/TvH7wGOoMF
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 20, 2021
Ben Simmons has as much natural talent as almost any player in the NBA pic.twitter.com/26Vy00HTmx
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 28, 2021
Joel Embiid & Ben Simmons have put together quite the highlight tape playing together pic.twitter.com/bN0z4gigPK
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 9, 2021
Ben Simmons has as much natural talent as almost any player in the NBA pic.twitter.com/26Vy00HTmx
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 28, 2021
July 20, 2007: The FBI announced a formal investigation into longtime NBA referee Tim Donaghy for fixing several games that he officiated over his 13-year career just a week after he retired
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 20, 2021
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[Highlights] #3 @BUCKS (-205; $11.95) d. #2 SUNS (+175; $18.55) 105-98 [MIL -4.5 | u222] (MIL 4-2)
[Highlights] PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (W v.PHX): 50 PTS (16-25 FG | 1-3 3P), 2 AST, 14 REB, 5 BLK, 0 STL, 6 TO
[Highlights] PG Chris Paul, PHX (L @MIL): 26 PTS (11-19 FG | 1-2 3P), 5 AST, 2 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] C Bobby Portis, MIL (W v.PHX): 16 PTS (6-10 FG | 2-5 3P), 0 AST, 3 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
NBA: C Goga Bitadze, Indiana Pacers (turns 22)
NBA: PG Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers (25)
MLB: RP Chris Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels (25)
NFL: LB Shaquem Griffin, Free Agent (26)
NFL: DB Shaquill Griffin, Jacksonville Jaguars (26)
MLB: C Pedro Severino, Baltimore Orioles (28)
NBA: C Steven Adams, New Orleans Pelicans (28)
NBA: C Dwight Powell, Dallas Mavericks (30)
NBA: SG Alec Burks, New York Knicks (30)
MLB: SP Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals (33)
NBA: SG Ray Allen, Hall of Fame (46)
2019: Milwaukee Brewers OF Christian Yelich became the 1st player to record 60 HR & 30 SB over a 162-game span in MLB history
2007: The FBI announced a formal investigation into longtime NBA referee Tim Donaghy for fixing several games that he officiated over his 13-year career just a week after he retired
2000: Soon to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame, former PG Isiah Thomas was named HC of the Indiana Pacers in the wake of another HOF player and the 1997-98 Coach of the Year, Larry Bird, stepping down
1990: Boston Red Sox SP Roger Clemens surpassed Cy Young for the most career Ks (1,341) in franchise history en route to a 21-6 W-L record and 1.93 ERA that season. Clemens played 13 of his 24 seasons for the Red Sox and recorded 2,590 Ks which still stands as the franchise record today
1976: At 42 years old, Milwaukee Brewers OF Hank Aaron hit the 755th and final home run of his illustrious career which stood as the MLB record until 2007 when San Francisco Giants OF Barry Bonds passed him as the all-time HR king
1956: New York Yankees SP Whitey Ford tied an AL record by striking out 6 consecutive batters in a victory over the Kansas City Athletics
1944: St. Louis Browns SP Nels Potter became the 1st pitcher to ever be suspended for throwing a spitball (10 games)
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