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What Happened in Sports: March 2, 2022
See what happened in sports on March 2, 2022 ft. Bucks comeback vs. Miami, 76ers new Big 3 balling out, Suns getting 50th win, and more!
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March 2nd, 2022 was highlighted by a big comeback by the Bucks capped off by a Jrue Holiday game-winner to take down the East’s No.1 seed Heat. The ending overshadowed another great performance by Tyler Herro who still solidified his spot in the Miami record books. The 76ers’ new Big 3 continues to make history as they each scored 20+ points for the third straight game together, the Suns reached 50 Wins faster than ever, and the Arizona Cardinals extended their HC & GM. The Jazz and Pacers picked up clutch wins as well.
See what happened in sports on March 2nd last year, headlined by another ultra-competitive Celtics-Clippers matchup where Kemba Walker stepped up and Nikola Jokic turning in his 50th career triple-double to take down the streaking Bucks, as well as what happened in sports on March 2nd, 2020 ft. rookie R.J. Barrett dropping a career-high 27 points in a Knicks win and Ja Smooth pulling off a nasty ball fake against Atlanta.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
JRUE HOLIDAY HITS THE GAME-WINNER ?
Milwaukee rallies back from a 14-point deficit to beat Miami pic.twitter.com/sCE2aivIYa
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 3, 2022
Khris Middleton knocks down the CLUTCH 3 to make it a one point game for the @Bucks!
Watch Now on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/MtNcTys0ff
— NBA (@NBA) March 3, 2022
This no-look pass by Donovan Mitchell is SICK!
Spida has 24 PTS on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/FwIgBzhfhE
— NBA (@NBA) March 3, 2022
Spida finds Conley in the corner to take a 3 point lead, then Christian Wood steps up and knocks down a three of his own to force OT!
Overtime Hoops on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/KICChvx3Nw
— NBA (@NBA) March 3, 2022
Tyrese Haliburton knocks down the CLUTCH 3 to give the @Pacers a 6 point lead late in OT!
1 minute remaining on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/SmH6Etuict
— NBA (@NBA) March 3, 2022
Mo Bamba tips it in to tie the game for the @OrlandoMagic and send the game to OT!
Overtime basketball on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/NAEkgPac36
— NBA (@NBA) March 3, 2022
Markelle Fultz spins and dimes it to Wendell Carter Jr. for the slam!
Live Now on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/tmp1B2CGAq
— NBA (@NBA) March 3, 2022
[SEE MORE]
7:00 PM: Charlotte Hornets (30-33) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (36-25)
7:30 PM: New York Knicks (25-36) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (37-23)
8:00 PM: Miami Heat (41-21) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (37-25)
10:00 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (25-36) vs. Phoenix Suns (49-12)
NFL: QB Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins (turns 24)
MLB: C Reese McGuire, Toronto Blue Jays (27)
NFL: EDGE Dawuane Smoot, Jacksonville Jaguars (27)
MLB: SP James Kaprielian, Oakland Athletics (28)
MLB: RP Josh Taylor, Boston Red Sox (29)
MLB: OF Adolis Garcia, Texas Rangers (29)
NFL: CB Malcolm Butler, Free Agent (32)
NFL: RB Reggie Bush, Retired after 2016 (37)
NFL: QB Ben Roethlisberger, Retired after 2021 (40)
MLB: OF Mel Ott, Hall of Fame (113)
2012: NFL officially punished the New Orleans Saints defense for establishing a bounty program under DC Gregg Williams (2009-11) with HC Sean Payton being suspended for the entire 2012 season where they went 7-9
2012: MLB Postseason was officially expanded from 8 to 10 teams, adding an extra Wild Card team from each league that would last 10 years before the league expanded Postseason play once again
2004: Indianapolis Colts signed QB Peyton Manning to a massive 7y/$98 million contract extension that helped redefine the QB market
1989: Cleveland Cavaliers won their franchise-record 22nd consecutive home game 112-84 over the San Antonio Spurs
1962: Philadelphia Warriors C Wilt Chamberlain recorded the most points (100) during 1 game in NBA history, leading a victory over the New York Knicks. Wilt’s record has yet to be even threatened with Kobe Bryant being the only player with 80+ PTS (81)
1951: The 1st ever NBA All-Star game was played, where the Eastern Conference won 111-94. The All-Star Game continues to be an annual tradition in basketball to this day to celebrate the game’s best players
1904: “Official Playing Rules of Professional Base Ball Clubs” was fully adopted
1874: National Association of Professional Baseball Players officially adopted the batter’s box and also set anti-gambling guidelines for players
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