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What Happened in Sports: March 3, 2020
What happened in sports on March 3, 2020 ft. LeVert's legendary takeover in Boston, LeBron from the logo, Wiggins leading an upset, and more!
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March 3rd, 2020 was remembered for Caris LeVert taking over in Boston and dropping a career-high 51 points with 26 in the fourth alone as he outscored (37 PTS) the Celtics’ entire team in the 4th Qtr/OT to lead a 17-point comeback victory. LeBron James brought the heat from the logo in casual fashion, instilling a deep threat that makes it harder than ever to defend him. Also, Andrew Wiggins led a big upset for the Golden State Warriors against the Nuggets in Denver. Check out the Best in Sports from 3/3.
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, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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.@CarisLeVert showed OUT in Boston ?
He dropped 26 in the 4th & finished with a career-high 51 PTS in the Nets W! pic.twitter.com/SkTf3XmTyY
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 4, 2020
? LOGO LEBRON ?
?: @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/i3NdKoUKnc
— NBA (@NBA) March 4, 2020
Marcus Smart meets it at the top! ?
?: @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/xtbhrzr7uk
— NBA (@NBA) March 4, 2020
It's too easy for AD ? pic.twitter.com/6IYjvOdNbX
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 4, 2020
Jaylen Brown broke out the 360 ? pic.twitter.com/O9ys5Fm0Y8
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 4, 2020
Okay, @KoltenWong. ? pic.twitter.com/FgM4DvYans
— MLB (@MLB) March 3, 2020
Six years ago today, a masked @KingJames dropped a career-high 61 points.
22-33 FG
8-10 3-Pt FG
41 MIN pic.twitter.com/x10sjD08Xx
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 3, 2020
On this day in 2006, The Answer dropped Antonio Daniels TWICE.
One of the meanest crossovers of Iverson’s career.pic.twitter.com/HZdJojLx5H
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 3, 2020
Matthew Stafford dimes.
Crazy @kgxix catches.
And so much more.
The best plays from the @Lions 2019 season! ? pic.twitter.com/dzfyNrpi8B
— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2020
ALL 149 catches from @cantguardmike’s record-breaking season! ?? pic.twitter.com/ev8bcYkZCd
— NFL (@NFL) March 3, 2020
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7:30 PM: Brooklyn Nets (26-33) vs. Boston Celtics (41-18)
8:00 PM: Los Angeles Clippers (41-19) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-23)
10:00 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (37-24) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (46-13)
[Highlights] G Caris LeVert, BKN (@BOS): 51 PTS (17-26 FG), 5 AST, 4 REB, 1 STL, 3 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] G Jrue Holiday, NOP (v.MIN): 27 PTS (10-16 FG), 12 AST, 10 REB, 3 TOV
[Highlights] PF Anthony Davis, LAL (v.PHI): 37 PTS (13-19 FG), 2 AST, 13 REB, 4 STL, 2 BLK, 2 TOV
[Highlights] PG LeBron James, LAL (v.PHI): 22 PTS (9-16 FG), 14 AST, 7 REB, 1 STL, 2 BLK, 3 TOV
[Highlights] PG Lonzo Ball, NOP (v.MIN): 26 PTS (9-12 FG), 8 AST, 5 REB, 3 STL, 1 BLK, 6 TOV
NBA: SF Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics (turns 22)
NBA: PF Cameron Johnson, Phoenix Suns (24)
NFL: WR Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints (27)
NFL: OT Morgan Moses, Washington Redskins (29)
NFL: RB Herschel Walker, Retired after 1997 (56)
2020: As HC Gregg Popovich missed a road tilt with the Charlotte Hornets due to personal reasons, HOF C Tim Duncan made his coaching debut, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 104-103 victory
2014: Miami Heat SF Lebron James scored a career-high and franchise record 61 points in a victory over the Charlotte Hornets
2006: Denver Nuggets PG Allen Iverson pulled off this signature double crossover move
1999: Milwaukee Bucks SG Dell Curry reached 1,000 career 3PM
1995: Playing in his 707th consecutive game, Phoenix Suns PF AC Green moved ahead of HOF PF Dolph Schayes into 3rd place on the all-time list
1993: Philadelphia 76ers C Manute Bol, at 7’7″, set an NBA record for a 7-footer by hitting 6 3PM in a half
1990: After a defeat of the Golden State Warriors, during which he recorded 29 PTS, 18 REBs, 11 BLKs, and 9 AST, Houston Rockets C Hakeem Olajuwon was awarded an additional assist due to a stat correction, making him the 3rd in NBA history with a quadruple-double; it would be revoked, only for him to accomplish the feat 26 days later
1985: Boston Celtics PF Kevin McHale went 22/28 from the field, scoring 56 points to set a franchise record that would last 9 days (Larry Bird — 60 points)
1984: After his success as chairman of the LA Olympic Organizing Committee, Peter Uberroth was officially elected as Commissioner of Baseball, succeeding Bowie Kuhn
1959: San Francisco Giants’ Harney Stadium was officially renamed “Candlestick Park”
1953: Just weeks before officially seeking relocation to Milwaukee, WI, the Boston Braves blocked the St. Louis Browns from moving to the city since they owned a minor league team in the area
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