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What Happened in Sports: June 11, 2021
What happened in sports on June 11, 2021 ft. Jacob deGrom's 10-game dominance, Suns 3-0 lead over Nuggets, 76ers win vs. Hawks, and more!
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June 11th, 2021 was remembered for Jacob deGrom’s early season dominance getting solidified with a record-breaking stretch through 10 games. Multiple key Game 3 wins happened in the NBA Semifinals as the Phoenix Suns took a commanding 3-0 lead over Denver despite a historic game from Nikola Jokic (32 PTS/20 REB/10 AST). Philadelphia broke their 1-1 series split with Atlanta thanks to a big bench performance and another huge game from Joel Embiid. Many MLB walk-offs and clutch hits took place as well while Mike Tauchman pulled off another HR robbery.
See what happened in sports on June 11th last year, headlined by MLB draft rounds 2-5 and commissioner Rob Manfred announcing there would be a baseball season in 2020. 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.
Tauch about it! 😱 pic.twitter.com/QX5tDItOuI
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2021
Down to their final strike, @escobardelapica ties it! 😱 pic.twitter.com/nepGp5izkx
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2021
.@ABREG_1‘s reaction time. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/U9FOPKFsSG
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2021
Watch it FLY.
It’s a brand new ballgame in Boston. https://t.co/hNJMaC4m6Q pic.twitter.com/DKdfaoVUpw
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2021
Comeback complete. #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/p9BHBRmHRU
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2021
Daz Cameron’s first career home run is a CLUTCH one.
(MLB x @flonase) pic.twitter.com/PagBENoQuw
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2021
The @Athletics walk it off for the SIXTH time this season. pic.twitter.com/Z2O888Hgkk
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2021
Jacob deGrom has now driven in more runs (5) than earned runs allowed (4) this season 🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/NITapA599X
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2021
12 up, 12 down with 8 Ks. deGrominant. 🔥
Watch on @MLBNetwork & @MLBTV ➡ https://t.co/ca1zgpqBli pic.twitter.com/8VL1ZDZO5A
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2021
Jacob deGrom has thrown 121 100+ MPH pitches this season ⛽️
How many will he throw tonight? Watch on @MLBTV for FREE at 7:10 ET ➡️ https://t.co/MZyBfMjeAJ pic.twitter.com/y89BnkdNmd
— MLB (@MLB) June 11, 2021
Jokic with a no-look dime 😳 pic.twitter.com/PI2z82QwGS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 12, 2021
Nikola Jokic goes off for the the 3rd 30+ point, 20+ rebound, 10+ assist triple-double in #NBAPlayoffs history. 🤯
32 PTS
20 REB
10 AST pic.twitter.com/q8MnTd057M
— NBA (@NBA) June 12, 2021
This Simmons dime to Embiid was too smooth 😮 pic.twitter.com/G2m40jrvb5
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 12, 2021
🔔 @JoelEmbiid does it all in Game 3.
27 points
9 boards
8 dimes (#NBAPlayoffs career high)
3 blocks@sixers W
📅 Game 4 – Mon, 7:30 PM ET, TNT pic.twitter.com/JeL9NpWYvD
— NBA (@NBA) June 12, 2021
☀️ 28 for @DevinBook
☀️ 27 for @CP3
☀️ 3-0 lead for @Suns
Game 4 – Sunday, 8 PM ET, TNT#ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/rw3SrNi7fy
— NBA (@NBA) June 12, 2021
Chris Paul is the first player in NBA history to record 15+ assists in a postseason game for 3 different franchises (New Orleans, Clippers and Suns).
PHX (2-0) DEN Game 3 tonight at 10pm/et on ESPN. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/sWLGSzXJbb
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) June 11, 2021
The best HUSTLE & DEFENSE from the @sixers this season! 💯 #ThatsGame
76ERS (1-1) HAWKS Game 3 tonight at 7:30pm/et on ESPN. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/9tAH7xjrw8
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2021
June 11, 1997: Michael Jordan’s iconic “flu game” took place during NBA Finals Game 5 where MJ delivered 38 PTS and the go-ahead FGM in a 90-88 win to take a 3-2 series lead over Utah en route to Chicago’s back-to-back Championship and 5th title in 7 years pic.twitter.com/XarQ7R7dJY
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 11, 2021
Full highlights from MJ’s iconic 38-point “Flu Game” or “Food Poisoning Game” on June 11, 1997 pic.twitter.com/djYBkUlVHj
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 11, 2021
Joe Montana’s HOF resume:
– 8x Pro Bowl
– 5x All-Pro
– 4x Super Bowl Champ
– 3x Super Bowl MVP (2nd most)
– 2x NFL MVP
– 5x CMP% Leader
– 2x PASS TD Leader
– 2x PASS RTG Leader
– 1989 OPOY
– 1986 CPOY
– 1980s All-Decade Team
– #16 retired by 49ers
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 12, 2021
Joe Montana’s #49ers ranks:
– 1st in career PASS YDS (35,124), PASS TD (244), wins (100), and CMP (2,929)
– T-1st in season wins (14)
– 3rd in season CMP (332 in 1983)
– 5th in season PASS TD (31 in 1987)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 12, 2021
Most career PASS YDS in #49ers franchise history:
1. Joe Montana (35,124)
2. John Brodie (31,548)
3. Steve Young (29,907)
4. Jeff Garcia (16,408)
5. Y.A. Tittle (16,016)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 12, 2021
Joe Montana’s Super Bowl records include:
– 1st in career PASS RTG (127.8)
– Most wins (4) without a loss
– 2nd in career CMP% (68), career PASS TD (11), single game PASS TD (5), single game PASS RTG (147.6)
– 3rd in career PASS YDS (1,142)pic.twitter.com/pqyXqdC8e6
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 12, 2021
June 11, 1999: New York #Knicks defeated the Indiana #Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 to become the very 1st #8 seed to ever reach the NBA Finals
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 11, 2021
June 11, 2009: Los Angeles #Lakers PG Derek Fisher hit a 3PM over Orlando Magic PG Jameer Nelson with 5 seconds left to send NBA Finals Game 4 into OT, where he hit the go-ahead 3PM with 31.3s left to give the Lakers a commanding 3-1 series lead
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 11, 2021
June 11, 1993: Chicago #Bulls SG Michael Jordan and Phoenix #Suns PF Charles Barkley both scored 42 PTS in the Bulls’ Game 2 victory, becoming the 1st pair of opposing players to ever score 40+ PTS in an NBA Finals game
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 11, 2021
June 11, 1990: Texas #Rangers SP Nolan Ryan extended his MLB record by pitching his 6th career no-hitter, also becoming the 1st to pitch a no-hitter for 3 different teams (Astros, Angels)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 11, 2021
Jose Reyes’ career resume:
– 4x All Star
– 2011 NL Batting Title
– 2008 NL Hits Leader
– 2006 Silver Slugger
– 2x MLB SB Leader; 2005 NL SB Leader
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 23, 2021
Jose Reyes’ ranks in #Mets history:
– 1st career SB (408)
– 1st/3rd/4th season SB (78/64/60)
– 2nd career Runs (885) and Hits (1,534)
– 2nd season Hits (204)
– 3rd career GP (1,365), PA (5,931)
– 3rd season AVG (.337)
– 3rd/4th season Runs (122/119)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 23, 2021
Most career SB in #Mets history:
1. Jose Reyes (408)
2. Mookie Wilson (281)
3. Howard Johnson (202)
4. David Wright (196)
5. Darryl Strawberry (191)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 23, 2021
[SEE MORE]
[Highlights] #2 SUNS (+105; $13.00) d. #3 @NUGGETS (-125; $10.44) 116-102 [PHX +2 | u223.5] (PHX 3-0)
[Highlights] #1 76ERS (-130; $11.26) d. #5 @HAWKS (+110; $13.67) 127-111 [PHI -2 | o224.5] (PHI 2-1)
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (L v.PHX): 32 PTS (13-29 FG | 1-6 3P), 10 AST, 20 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Joel Embiid, PHI (W @ATL): 27 PTS (7-14 FG | 1-3 3P), 8 AST, 9 REB, 3 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] PG Chris Paul, PHX (W @DEN): 27 PTS (9-16 FG | 2-3 3P), 8 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 3 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] SG Devin Booker, PHX (W @DEN): 28 PTS (11-23 FG | 2-7 3P), 4 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (L v.PHI): 28 PTS (9-17 FG | 3-6 3P), 8 AST, 0 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 3 TO
MLB: RP Garrett Whitlock, Boston Red Sox (turns 25)
MLB: C Jorge Alfaro, Miami Marlins (28)
MLB: 2B/UT Brock Holt, Texas Rangers (33)
MLB: SS Jose Reyes, Retired after 2018 (38)
NFL: QB Joe Montana, Hall of Fame (65)
2009: Los Angeles Lakers PG Derek Fisher hit a 3PM over Orlando Magic PG Jameer Nelson with 5 seconds left to send NBA Finals Game 4 into OT, where he hit the go-ahead 3PM with 31.3s left to give the Lakers a commanding 3-1 series lead
1999: New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 to become the very 1st #8 seed to ever reach the NBA Finals
1997: Michael Jordan’s iconic “flu game” took place during NBA Finals Game 5 where MJ delivered 38 points and the go-ahead FGM in a 90-88 win to take a 3-2 series lead over the Utah Jazz en route to Chicago’s back-to-back Championship and 5th title in 7 years
1993: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan and Phoenix Suns PF Charles Barkley both scored 42 points in the Bulls’ Game 2 victory, becoming the 1st pair of opposing players to ever score 40+ points in an NBA Finals game
1990: California Angels SP Nolan Ryan extended his MLB record by pitching his 6th career no-hitter, also becoming the 1st to pitch a no-hitter for 3 different teams (Astros, Rangers)
1988: New York Yankees SP Rick Rhoden became the very 1st pitcher to start in the lineup as a DH since the rule was adopted in 1973
1987: Boston Celtics tied an NBA Finals record as 5 players scored 20+ points in their Game 5 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers
1976: Cleveland Indians Player-Manager OF Frank Robinson inserted himself as a pinch-hitter down 1 run with 2 outs in the bottom of the 13th where he hit the game-winning 2-run walk-off HR as the final player-manager to hit a walk-off HR
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