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What Happened in Sports: March 1, 2021
What happened in sports on March 1, 2021 ft. JJ Watt signing with the Cardinals, Harden's historic game, Murray's buzzer-beater, and more!
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March 1st, 2021 was remembered for J.J. Watt announcing he’s joining the Arizona Cardinals and the Hawks firing HC Lloyd Pierce. James Harden had a historic performance as Kyrie Irving electrified the crowd with a sick assist during Brooklyn’s OT victory over the Spurs that saw Dejounte Murray hit an epic buzzer-beater. Zion Williamson came up big in the 3rd Quarter to lead NOLA past the red-hot Jazz. The Joker’s near-triple-double fueled Denver’s clutch victory over Chicago, Luka Doncic put on a show in Dallas’ win in Orlando, and the Carmelo vs. LaMelo battle lived up to the hype.
See what happened in sports on March 1st last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by LeBron James making history with a triple-double, Zion Williamson going toe-to-toe with The King, and a clutch 3-point game-winner from the San Antonio Spurs. 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.
Nikola Jokic takes it strong with two to lead Monday’s TOP 10 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/9ENci2VotE
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
DEJOUNTE MURRAY SENDS IT TO OT 😱 pic.twitter.com/qpaQtZ5REw
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 2, 2021
Ridiculous assist by Kyrie 😳 pic.twitter.com/c4OwB5Mzj4
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 2, 2021
Luka’s behind-the-back dime from every angle! 📸👏 pic.twitter.com/BhK5JCAX99
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
👀 @JHarden13 becomes first player to put up 30+ PTS, 10+ REB, 15+ AST with zero turnovers in a game since 1977-78!
30 PTS | 14 REB | 15 AST | BKN OT W pic.twitter.com/8QHgS5mNDh
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
Shaking some ankles (via @sixers) pic.twitter.com/gQNhFe9n9Y
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) March 2, 2021
Joker delivered a CLUTCH slam 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZnQT3lEZBM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 2, 2021
🃏 Joker drops 17 4th quarter PTS in @nuggets road victory! 🃏
39 PTS | 14 REB | 9 AST pic.twitter.com/v3dpnHbxNv
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
Kristaps came in hot 😤 pic.twitter.com/vW2g2Dd4Wj
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 2, 2021
39 for Sexton 🔥@CollinSexton02 tallies 39 PTS & 8 AST as the @cavs win their 4th in a row! #BeTheFight pic.twitter.com/or9Be3grZy
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
✨ @luka7doncic‘s near triple-double of 33 PTS, 10 REB, 9 AST guides the @dallasmavs! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/Jg1lMfT3AI
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
Zion goes for 15 in the 3rd!@PelicansNBA up 11 heading into the 4th on NBA TV. pic.twitter.com/mGpUT2tf5R
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
Carmelo season-high 🙌@carmeloanthony buries 6 threes, scores 29 to lead the @trailblazers! #RipCity pic.twitter.com/PnNQGp4JDn
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
Zion, Ingram, Lonzo all score 20+ in the @PelicansNBA W!@Zionwilliamson: 26 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST@B_Ingram13: 26 PTS, 5 AST@ZO2_: 23 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST pic.twitter.com/cD9R5kqET5
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
Run through the BEST PLAYS from Week 10 of the 2020-21 NBA season! #BestOfNBA pic.twitter.com/JbKULh8AGw
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2021
Recap the TOP HANDLES from Week 10 of the 2020-21 NBA season! #BestOfNBA pic.twitter.com/70GFtwAXZp
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2021
The BEST DUNKS from Week 10 of the 2020-21 NBA season! #BestOfNBA pic.twitter.com/dByzIvrUXK
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2021
Top plays from the @buffalobills‘ 2020 campaign! pic.twitter.com/VJeN1q3mBJ
— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2021
Jordan Clarkson the BENCH SPARK! 🔋
Averaging a career-best 18.1 PPG off the bench, @JordanClarksons and the @utahjazz visit NOP tonight at 8pm/et on NBA TV. pic.twitter.com/xW614N1IZR
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2021
Josh Allen dominated in 2020 🔥🔥
he smashed Bills records for yards & TDs
looking back at his biggest throws of the year, one thing is very obvious:
Buffalo did most of their damage by being AGGRESSIVE ON EARLY DOWNS
👀 look how many of these throws were on 1st or 2nd down pic.twitter.com/VjMQWEhp7p
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) February 28, 2021
💥 LaMelo’s BEST DUNKS so far! 💥
24 PTS, 12 AST last night, @MELOD1P and the @hornets take on Portland tonight at 10:30pm/et on NBA TV. pic.twitter.com/q2bLQQldiL
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
Can’t wait to see how @JalenHurts follows up his rookie season! pic.twitter.com/uTTHSoCpKR
— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2021
Tyreek Hill has the most TDs (19) on targets 20+ yards downfield since 2018. (via @PFF) @cheetah‘s the best deep threat since… pic.twitter.com/iAULqs9jVA
— NFL (@NFL) June 30, 2021
It’s 3/1, so here is a great 3-1 putout! pic.twitter.com/EKVyEEgA5C
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) March 1, 2021
[SEE MORE]
7:00 PM: Indiana Pacers (15-17) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (22-12)
8:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (18-15) vs. Chicago Bulls (15-17)
8:00 PM: Utah Jazz (27-7) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (14-19)
8:30 PM: Brooklyn Nets (22-13) vs. San Antonio Spurs (17-12)
10:30 PM: Charlotte Hornets (16-17) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (18-14)
[Highlights] PG James Harden, BKN (W @SAS): 30 PTS (12-23 FG | 3-7 3PT), 15 AST, 14 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 0 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (W @CHI): 39 PTS (17-23 FG | 0-3 3PT), 9 AST, 14 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (W @ORL): 33 PTS (12-22 FG | 5-10 3PT), 9 AST, 10 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] C Nikola Vucevic, ORL (L v.DAL): 29 PTS (12-24 FG | 5-8 3PT), 8 AST, 15 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] PG Collin Sexton, CLE (W @HOU): 39 PTS (12-20 FG | 4-8 3PT), 8 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 6 TO
MLB: SP Adbert Alzolay, Chicago Cubs (turns 26)
NFL: WR Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs (27)
MLB: OF Michael Conforto, New York Mets (28)
MLB: SP Trevor Cahill, Free Agent (33)
NBA: C Chris Webber, Retired after 2008 (48)
2016: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred suspended New York Yankees RP Aroldis Chapman 30 games to take a stance against domestic violence
1998: Miami Heat HC Pat Riley became just the 5th in NBA history to win 900 career games
1996: Atlanta Hawks HC Lenny Wilkens won his 1,000th career game, most in NBA history
1993: After a 3-year banishment, George Steinbrenner was officially reinstated as a general managing partner with the New York Yankees
1978: Atlanta Hawks PG John Drew set an NBA record by committing 14 turnovers in a loss to the New Jersey Nets
1972: Los Angeles Lakers C Wilt Chamberlain became the 1st player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points
1969: After 18 years with the New York Yankees, OF Mickey Mantle announced his retirement from baseball due to nagging knee issues
1954: In his 1st Spring Training action back from a combat tour in Korea, Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams fractured his collarbone
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