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What Happened in Sports: June 29, 2021
What happened in sports on June 29, 2021 ft. Giannis getting hurt in ECF Game 4, Kyle Schwarber's historic HR streak continuing, and more!
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June 29th, 2021 was highlighted by the Hawks Game 4 win over Milwaukee to tie the series 2-2 without Trae Young (ankle) as 2x MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a hyperextended knee and missed almost the entire second half. Lou Will stepped in for Trae Young with his an excellent first postseason start (21 PTS, 8 AST, 7-9 FG). Kyle Schwarber’s legendary HR streak continued with another leadoff blast, Nolan Arenado made another amazing play, and the Blue Jays landed Corey Dickerson as well as Adam Cimber from Miami.
See what happened in sports on June 29th last year, headlined by many players opting out of the MLB season, DeAndre Jordan opting not to return to the NBA after testing positive for COVID-19, and J.R. Smith signing with the Lakers. 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.
HOW ON EARTH DID CAPELA HIT THIS SHOT? 🤯 pic.twitter.com/iqFmN3a9EM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 30, 2021
Lou Williams in his 1st career #NBAPlayoffs start:
🔥 21 PTS
🔥 8 AST
🔥 7-9 FGM@ATLHawks even the #NBAECF presented by AT&T at 2-2.. Game 5 is Thursday at 8:30pm/et on TNT. pic.twitter.com/07V3LAN74f
— NBA (@NBA) June 30, 2021
Bogdan Bogdanovic (20 PTS) puts up an #NBAPlayoffs career high 6 threes and 4 steals in the @ATLHawks Game 4 win! #ThatsGame
Game 5 – Thursday, 8:30 PM ET, TNT pic.twitter.com/06zywewwCF
— NBA (@NBA) June 30, 2021
Nolan makes it look so easy. pic.twitter.com/wExg7tB6ko
— MLB (@MLB) June 30, 2021
GIANNIS OH MY 😳 pic.twitter.com/abIDG50RFR
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 30, 2021
William
Bradford
Myers pic.twitter.com/cUY8nwwEGG
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 30, 2021
A 1-hit shutout on 92 pitches.
What a performance by @germanmarquez5. pic.twitter.com/vaQx9FR93d
— MLB (@MLB) June 30, 2021
Khris Middleton is shooting 42.9% on contested jumpers in the 4th & OT during the playoffs, compared to 30.5% for the rest of the league.
After his 20-point 4th quarter in Game 3, we showcase the best clutch shots of the season from @Khris22m! #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/sspWfjuGjd
— NBA (@NBA) June 29, 2021
Inspired by Clint Capela, look back at some of the best over the backboard shots from the last 5 seasons! pic.twitter.com/KInQ9AKSNg
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) June 30, 2021
June 29, 2004: Orlando #Magic and Houston #Rockets completed a 7-player trade that sent SF Tracy McGrady, SF Juwan Howard, and PG Tyronn Lue to Houston with PG Steve Francis and SG Cuttino Mobley being sent to Orlando, among others pic.twitter.com/Wf5bqOQV3T
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 29, 2021
Kawhi Leonard recorded the most consecutive playoff GP (12) of 20+ PTS in Toronto #Raptors franchise history during his 1 postseason with the team pic.twitter.com/KXocxid5qk
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Kawhi Leonard became the 1st player to win Finals MVP in multiple conferences during 2019. LeBron James joined him in 2020 pic.twitter.com/niTXTlf1jQ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Highest career win% by a player in NBA history (min 150 GP):
1. Kawhi Leonard (.745)^
2. Magic Johnson (.740)
3. Rick Carlisle (.739)
4. Donte DiVincenzo (.736)^
5. Larry Bird (.736)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Kawhi Leonard is 1 of 2 players to win multiple DPOY awards and multiple Finals MVPs in NBA history along with Hakeem Olajuwon pic.twitter.com/FXqyzYej2u
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Kawhi Leonard is 1 of 2 players to win Finals MVP, ASG MVP, and DPOY during their career in NBA history, along with Michael Jordan pic.twitter.com/Dq5SKNcA6R
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Kawhi Leonard became the 1st player to ever hit a Game 7 GW-FG in NBA history pic.twitter.com/cXueffaR0Q
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Harmon Killebrew HOF resume:
– 13x All Star
– 1969 AL MVP
– 4x MLB HR Leader, 2x AL Leader
– 1969 MLB RBI Leader, 2x AL RBI Leader
– 3x MLB BB Leader; 1969 AL BB Leader
– 1969 AL OBP Leader
– 2nd most 40-HR seasons (8) in MLB history
– #3 retired by Twinspic.twitter.com/gk2S2AlaZ7
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Harmon Killebrew records in #Twins history:
– Career HR (559), RBI (1,540), GP (2,329), BB (1,505), TB (4,026), XBH (850), SLG (.514), OPS (.892)
– Top 7 season HR (49 x2/48/46/45/44/42)
– RBI (140) in 1 season
– 2nd in career Runs (1,258) & PA (9,464) pic.twitter.com/fhHs3vUB88
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Most HR during 1 season in #Twins history:
T1. 1964 & 1969 Harmon Killebrew (49)
3. 1962 Harmon Killebrew (48)
4. 1961 Harmon Killebrew (46)
5. 1963 Harmon Killebrew (45)
6. 1967 Harmon Killebrew (44)
T7. 1959 Harmon Killebrew (42)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Most career RBI in #Twins history:
1. Harmon Killebrew (1,540)
2. Kent Hrbek (1,086)
3. Kirby Puckett (1,085)
4. Sam Rice (1,044)
5. Mickey Vernon (1,026)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
June 29, 2019: New York #Yankees and Boston #RedSox became the 1st 2 teams to play a regular-season game on European soil (London) in MLB history and encountered a historic slugfest
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 29, 2021
Joe Johnson’s career resume:
– 7x All Star
– 2010 All-NBA 3rd Team
– 2002 NBA All-Rookie Team
– Most Buzzer-Beaters in the 2010s (6)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Joe Johnson’s ranks in #Hawks history:
– 1st & 2nd in season MIN (3,343 & 3,340)
– 2nd in career 3PM (908) & MPG (38.8)
– 2nd & 5th in season MPG (41.4 & 40.8)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Most career 3PM in Atlanta #Hawks history:
1. Mookie Blaylock (1,050)
2. Joe Johnson (908)
3. Kyle Korver (818)
4. Jason Terry (648)
5. Steve Smith (549)
6. Dominique Wilkins (500)
7. Trae Young (497)^
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Michael Porter Jr. is already one of the best 3pt shooters in the NBA (45% 3P in 2020-21)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Michael Porter Jr. is one of the NBA’s most promising young players with perennial All-Star potential
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
June 29, 1994: After Purdue SF Glenn Robinson Jr. went #1 overall to the Milwaukee Bucks, future HOFs Jason Kidd and Grant Hill were selected by the Dallas #Mavericks and Detroit #Pistons respectively
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 29, 2021
June 29, 1990: Oakland #Athletics SP Dave Stewart (vs Toronto) and Los Angeles #Dodgers SP Fernando Valenzuela (vs St. Louis) both threw no-hitters within hours of each other representing the only day with multiple no-hitters in MLB history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 29, 2021
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[Highlights] #5 @HAWKS (+224; $13.67) d. #3 BUCKS (-270; $9.48) 110-88 [ATL +7 | u219] (TIED 2-2)
[Highlights] G Lou Williams, ATL (W v.MIL): 21 PTS (7-9 FG | 2-3 3P), 8 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] G/F Bogdan Bogdanovic, ATL (W v.MIL): 20 PTS (7-19 FG | 6-14 3P), 5 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 4 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] SG Kevin Huerter, ATL (W v.MIL): 15 PTS (7-15 FG | 1-7 3P), 7 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 0 TO
NBA: PF Michael Porter Jr., Denver Nuggets (turns 23)
MLB: SP Tanner Houck, Boston Red Sox (25)
MLB: 1B Bobby Dalbec, Boston Red Sox (26)
NFL: CB Gareon Conley, Last played in 2019 (26)
NFL: EDGE Sam Hubbard, Cincinnati Bengals (26)
NFL: EDGE Carl Lawson, New York Jets (26)
MLB: OF Nick Senzel, Cincinnati Reds (26)
MLB: RP Travis Lakins, Baltimore Orioles (27)
NBA: SF Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers (30)
NBA: SF Joe Johnson, Last played in 2018 (40)
MLB: 1B Harmon Killebrew, Hall of Fame (85)
2019: New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox became the 1st 2 teams to play a regular-season game on European soil (London) in MLB history and encountered a historic slugfest
2016: Indianapolis Colts made Andrew Luck the highest-paid QB in the NFL with a 5y/$122M extension that included $87M in guarantees. He ended up retiring just 3 years later before the 2019 season at 29 years old
2004: Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets completed a 7-player trade that sent SG Tracy McGrady, SF Juwan Howard, and PG Tyronn Lue to Houston, and PG Steve Francis and SG Cuttino Mobley to Orlando, among others
2004: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Randy Johnson became the 4th pitcher in MLB history to record 4,000 career strikeouts
1994: After Purdue SF Glenn Robinson Jr. went #1 overall to the Milwaukee Bucks, future Hall-of-Famers Jason Kidd and Grant Hill were selected by the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons, respectively
1990: Oakland Athletics SP Dave Stewart (vs Toronto) and Los Angeles Dodgers SP Fernando Valenzuela (vs St. Louis) both threw no-hitters within hours of each other representing the only day with multiple no-hitters in MLB history
1984: Montreal Expos 1B Pete Rose surpassed Carl Yastrzemski as the all-time leader in total games played (3,309). Rose finished with 3,562 GP which still stands as the MLB all-time record
1982: Future Hall-of-Famers James Worthy (1st) and Dominique Wilkins (3rd) were both drafted within the top-3 picks
1941: In the 1st game of a doubleheader against the Washington Senators, New York Yankees OF Joe DiMaggio tied George Sisler’s AL record of 41 consecutive games with a hit; he broke the record in the 7th inning of the 2nd game
1916: Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds played an entire 9-inning game with just 1 single ball
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