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What Happened in Sports: June 13, 2021
What happened in sports on June 13, 2021 ft. Bucks Game 4 win after Kyrie's injury, PHX sweep DEN, Fernando Tatis clutch Grand Slam, & more!
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June 13th, 2021 was highlighted by the Milwaukee Bucks evening their series with the Brooklyn Nets after Kyrie Irving joined James Harden on the shelf with an ankle injury, leaving KD as BRK’s only superstar. The dominant CP3-Booker backcourt balled out in a closeout game once again as they swept Denver with MVP Nikola Jokic getting ejected after a frustration foul. Fernando Tatis Jr. belted a CLUTCH Grand Slam to end San Diego’s losing streak, Toronto demolished eight HR’s in Boston, Carlos Rodon flirted with his second 2021 no-hitter.
See what happened in sports on June 13th last year, headlined by the MLBPA cutting off negotiations for a longer season, and MLB’s new billion-dollar deal with FOX. 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.
Peep the TOP 5 PLAYS from Sunday’s #NBAPlayoffs action! pic.twitter.com/GSB6564Baz
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2021
JRUE NUTMEGGED KD 🤯
GIANNIS DUNKED ON BLAKE 😳 pic.twitter.com/l47tnEwhHv
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 13, 2021
This Giannis finish was TOUGH 💪 pic.twitter.com/pxw0EZWY5O
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 13, 2021
The Greek Freak RISING UP 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TMs2DhxGNd
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 13, 2021
Sheesh, Middleton 😱 pic.twitter.com/xtOdRkfsSg
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 13, 2021
😤 @Giannis_An34‘s 34 points & 12 boards power the @Bucks in Game 4! #ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs
Series tied 2-2.. G5 ⏩ Tuesday on TNT pic.twitter.com/D9CwL3O8LB
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2021
Nolan doing Nolan things. pic.twitter.com/wnsdPkH5v9
— MLB (@MLB) June 13, 2021
Nolan doing Nolan things pt 2. pic.twitter.com/lHSCE6KNch
— MLB (@MLB) June 14, 2021
SLAM DIEGO feat. @tatis_jr pic.twitter.com/7dXpBpnhfk
— MLB (@MLB) June 13, 2021
💥 CP3 TAKES OVER. SUNS ADVANCE. 💥
37 points on 14-19 shooting
25 points on 10-12 in 2nd half@CP3, @Suns are headed to the #NBAWCF presented by AT&T! #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/h2ESaNwZ3U
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2021
Book with another 🔥 closeout game.
34 PTS
11 REB@Suns advance to the #NBAWCF presented by AT&T! #ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/cgfS5r1BTa
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2021
🤯 @CP3‘s 4th quarter stats this series:
43 PTS | 16-19 FGM@Suns advance to the #NBAWCF presented by AT&T. #ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Ct9IqmdUmh
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2021
3 dribbles or less the length of the floor… must be Giannis in transition! 🤯 #ThatsGame @Giannis_An34 and the @Bucks look to even the series vs. BKN today in Game 4 at 3pm/et on ABC. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/AgZVhocSmN
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2021
☀️ @CP3 and @DeandreAyton.. the @Suns lob connection!
PHX can ADVANCE to the Western Conference Finals with a win tonight at 8 PM ET on TNT. pic.twitter.com/rczMtaK3n2
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2021
Los Angeles: The City of Offense.🌴
Which one would you roll with? pic.twitter.com/LJLu28PyFX
— NFL (@NFL) June 14, 2021
June 13, 2019: Toronto #Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors (winners of 3 of the previous 4 NBA Finals) in Game 6 after Klay Thompson tore his ACL in the 3rd Qtr to secure their very 1st NBA Championship in franchise history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 13, 2021
June 13, 1997: Steve Kerr drained the GW-FG in NBA Finals Game 6 after Utah double-teamed Michael Jordan to clinch Chicago’s 5th Championship in 7 years. MJ’s Bulls would win in 1998 as well to complete their 2nd Championship 3-peat
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 13, 2021
June 13, 2016: #Cavaliers All-Stars LeBron James & Kyrie Irving become the 1st teammates to each score 40+ points during an NBA Finals game as they each drop 41 in a Game 5 victory over the Golden State Warriors en route to a historic 3-1 series comeback
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 13, 2021
June 13, 1989: Led by HOF @IsiahThomas, the “Bad Boys” Detroit #Pistons completed a 4-game sweep of the “Showtime” Lakers, securing their 1st NBA Championship in franchise history. DET would win in 1990 as well to claim back-to-back titles
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 13, 2021
June 13, 2003: New York #Yankees SP @rogerclemens became the 21st member of the 300-win club at 40 years old while also becoming the 3rd pitcher to ever record 4,000 Ks during the same game (Nolan Ryan & Steve Carlton)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 13, 2021
June 13, 2012: San Francisco #Giants SP Matt Cain pitched the very 1st Perfect Game in franchise history (22nd in MLB history) during a 10-0 demolition of the last-place Astros
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 13, 2021
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[Highlights] #2 SUNS (-150; $14.78) d. #3 @NUGGETS (+130; $10.80) 125-118 [PHX -3 | o223.5] (PHX 4-0)
[Highlights] #3 @BUCKS (+120; $9.48) d. #2 NETS (-140; $11.03) 107-96 [MIL +2 | u228.5] (TIED 2-2)
[Highlights] PG Chris Paul, PHX (W @DEN): 37 PTS (14-19 FG | 0-0 3P), 7 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 2 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] SG Devin Booker, PHX (W @DEN): 34 PTS (11-25 FG | 2-8 3P), 4 AST, 11 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (W v.BKN): 34 PTS (14-26 FG | 1-5 3P), 3 AST, 12 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 5 TO
[Highlights] SF Kevin Durant, BKN (L @MIL): 28 PTS (9-25 FG | 1-8 3P), 5 AST, 13 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 5 TO
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (L v.PHX): 22 PTS (9-17 FG | 1-4 3P), 4 AST, 11 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
MLB: C James McCann, New York Mets (turns 31)
NFL: TE Vance McDonald, Pittsburgh Steelers (31)
MLB: SP Drew Smyly, Atlanta Braves (32)
NBA: C Hassan Whiteside, Sacramento Kings (32)
MLB: C Jonathan Lucroy, Atlanta Braves (35)
MLB: RP Pedro Strop, Chicago Cubs (36)
2019: Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors (winners of 3 of the previous 4 NBA Finals) in Game 6 after SG Klay Thompson tore his ACL to secure their very 1st NBA Championship in franchise history
2016: Cleveland Cavaliers All-Stars LeBron James & Kyrie Irving become the 1st pair of teammates to each score 40+ points during an NBA Finals game as they each drop 41 in a Game 5 victory over the Golden State Warriors en route to a historic 3-1 series comeback
2012: San Francisco Giants SP Matt Cain pitched the very 1st Perfect Game in franchise history (22nd in MLB history) while recording the t-most Ks (14) in a Perfect Game during a 10-0 demolition of the last-place Astros
2003: After coming up short in his previous 3 starts (L, ND, L), New York Yankees SP Roger Clemens finally became the 21st member of the 300-win club at 40 years old while also becoming the 3rd pitcher to ever record 4,000 Ks during the same game (Nolan Ryan & Steve Carlton)
1997: Steve Kerr drained the Game-Winner in NBA Finals Game 6 after Utah double-teamed Michael Jordan to clinch Chicago’s 5th Championship in 7 years. MJ’s Bulls would win in 1998 as well to complete their 2nd Championship 3-peat
1995: Houston Rockets completed their sweep of the Orlando Magic in the NBA Finals to become the 1st (and only) team to win the Championship as a non-top-4 seed, winning every series on the road with HOU securing consecutive championships after acquiring Clyde Drexler midseason
1993: Phoenix Suns defeated the Chicago Bulls in 3OT in Game 3, marking just the 2nd NBA Finals to ever go into 3 OT periods (which happened to be Phoenix vs Boston in 1976)
1989: Led by HOF Isiah Thomas, the “Bad Boys” Detroit Pistons completed a 4-game sweep of the “Showtime” Lakers, securing their 1st NBA Championship in franchise history. DET would win in 1990 as well to claim back-to-back titles
1973: Los Angeles Dodgers’ infield of 1B Steve Garvey, 2B Davey Lopes, SS Bill Russell, and 3B Ron Cey played their very 1st game together, beginning a record-setting 8+ year run
1948: Over 13 years after his final appearance as a New York Yankee, Babe Ruth gave a final farewell address to the nearly 50,000 fans at Yankee Stadium who came to see his #3 jersey retired; he would pass away 2 months later
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