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What Happened in Sports: March 19, 2021
What happened in sports on March 19, 2021 ft. Justin Simmons becoming the highest-paid Safety, JuJu re-signing, Jamal's buzzer beater, & more
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March 19th, 2021 was highlighted by Denver Broncos’ Justin Simmons becoming the highest-paid Safety in the NFL after initially being franchise-tagged for the second consecutive year, JuJu Smith-Schuster re-signing with Pittsburgh, Chris Carson doing the same in Seattle, and S Anthony Harris heading to Philadelphia on a one-year deal. Cincinnati officially moved on from Bengals legend Geno Atkins while also acquiring Riley Reiff, among other notable moves during the last day of the first week of free agency.
Jamal Murray drained an epic buzzer-beating 3PM to force OT against Chicago, where Nikola Jokic’s near triple-double helped lead the Nuggets to victory. Dame and CJ balled out against Luka who was dropping no-look dimes all over the place. John Wall added a no-look pass himself but couldn’t stop the Rockets from losing their 19th consecutive game as they set a NBA record.
See what happened in sports on March 19th last year headlined by Darius Slay making his move to Philly, Chris Sale having to undergo Tommy John surgery, and the Rams releasing 2x All-Pro RB Todd Gurley. 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.
JAMAL MURRAY FORCES OT 🎯 pic.twitter.com/nP8xiOOktM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 20, 2021
15 PTS in the 4th quarter ✅
Sidestep triple to force OT ✅
7 PTS in OT to secure the W ✅
Jamal Murray in the clutch ✅@BeMore27 x @nuggets pic.twitter.com/KoTtt1lG6W
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2021
Another 👀 at another Luka no-look. pic.twitter.com/EDqmEKFa9O
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2021
This Luka dime 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/JzhY1aidSU
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 20, 2021
🚫👁️👁️🚫
Some of the best LUKA NO-LOOKS from this season after two gems tonight! pic.twitter.com/C8WECSoAg4
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2021
Ja is nice w/ it 👀 pic.twitter.com/IPx5UAJt5L
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 20, 2021
The 𝗪𝗢𝗪 factor! pic.twitter.com/69wQW2wAAt
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 20, 2021
Defense and Dish by @chuma_okeke
Dunk courtesy of @Double0AG pic.twitter.com/xzd83q6yQF
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 20, 2021
FVV with a WILD shot at the buzzer 🤯 pic.twitter.com/64YnTH5luG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 20, 2021
👀 Kyrie set up this Joe Harris triple! pic.twitter.com/NiUzMNxF5w
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2021
Season-high 43 points for Kyrie. 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Lqm5ksNfkp
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2021
“CJ MCCOLLUM. WELCOME BACK, WELCOME BACK!” 🔥 pic.twitter.com/N5HEPfbPRC
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 20, 2021
32 for @CJMcCollum, 31 for @Dame_Lillard to lead the @trailblazers to 3 in a row! 💦 #RipCity pic.twitter.com/0940JGz9WL
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2021
The @nuggets duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray went to work 🚨
Joker: 34 PTS, 15 REB, 9 AST, 73.5 FPTS
Murray: 34 PTS, 5 AST, 6-7 3PT, 48.9 FPTS pic.twitter.com/vLlHZSO6rW
— NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) March 20, 2021
Aaron Gordon heats up for a season high in the @OrlandoMagic win over BK!@Double0AG: 38 PTS, 7-8 3PM pic.twitter.com/PTBIJR7qtC
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2021
🔥 @spidadmitchell (31 PTS, 3 STL) takes over late in the @utahjazz 30th win! pic.twitter.com/cK3JG63eoI
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2021
Keldon Johnson put up the first @spurs 20/20 game since Tim Duncan in 2013! 💪
23 PTS
21 REB (career high) pic.twitter.com/UTjHsd6O9Y
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2021
2⃣7⃣ at the break for Andrew Wiggins.. a career-high in any half! pic.twitter.com/Z60cfyRVnX
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2021
Expectations were high.
But the 2020 WR class came to ball. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/vFsFOlTXsV
— NFL (@NFL) March 19, 2021
360 🌪️ layups from the last 5 seasons! pic.twitter.com/ixG0ynzevI
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2021
Whoever signs Kenny Golladay is signing a GAME-CHANGER.
via @NFLpic.twitter.com/9eAsuKSS3e
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) March 19, 2021
👀 the BEST of the @ATLHawks 7⃣ game winning streak! #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/qXgo3gVESd
— NBA (@NBA) March 19, 2021
Anthony Edwards (42 PTS) set a new @Timberwolves rookie scoring record, surpassing Zach LaVine’s 37 PTS in April of 2015! #NBAVault pic.twitter.com/KcaOHVqk07
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) March 19, 2021
Count the curveballs to see how old @ClaytonKersh22 turned today. pic.twitter.com/xnNUuLNi6B
— MLB (@MLB) March 19, 2020
.@ClaytonKersh22 turns 33 today.
As he enters his 14th big league season, let’s look back at his MLB debut (wearing No. 54!) in 2008. pic.twitter.com/VMYbertLPV
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) March 19, 2021
March 19, 1995, Michael Jordan returns to the NBA for his first game since 1993, sporting the #45. He would score 19 points in a Bulls OT loss to the Pacers pic.twitter.com/KmiorKpED7
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) March 19, 2021
All 19 CAREER INTs from new @eagles CB Darius Slay!
This is why they call him @_bigplayslay23. 👇🦅 pic.twitter.com/pe8iatZm45
— NFL (@NFL) March 19, 2020
March 19, 2000: Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) drops 37 including a game-winning dunk with 1.8 seconds left to lift the Raptors to a 100-98 win over the Rockets. pic.twitter.com/yuouTpeLky
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) March 19, 2021
March 19, 2012: After 14 seasons with the Colts, 4x MVP QB Peyton Manning signed with the Denver Broncos, where he would end his career as the only starting QB (at the time) to win a Super Bowl with multiple franchises
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 19, 2021
March 19, 1998: 2-seed UCONN’s Richard Hamilton (@ripcityhamilton) hits the game winner at the buzzer to beat 11-seed Washington in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
Sean McDonough on the call. pic.twitter.com/24elLQxAUp
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) March 19, 2021
[SEE MORE]
8:00 PM: Indiana Pacers (17-22) vs. Miami Heat (22-19)
8:00 PM: Golden State Warriors (21-20) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-19)
10:00 PM: Dallas Mavericks (21-18) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (24-16)
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (W v.CHI): 34 PTS (14-23 FG | 2-4 3PT), 9 AST, 15 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (L @POR): 38 PTS (15-27 FG | 4-13 3PT), 9 AST, 9 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] PG Kyrie Irving, BKN (L @ORL): 43 PTS (19-31 FG | 3-8 3PT), 4 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] SF Andrew Wiggins, GS (W @MEM): 40 PTS (14-24 FG | 6-11 3PT), 4 AST, 8 REB, 0 BLK, 4 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] PG Jamal Murray, DEN (W v.CHI): 34 PTS (12-20 FG | 6-7 3PT), 5 AST, 2 REB, 0 BLK, 4 STL, 7 TO
NFL: CB Julian Love, New York Giants (turns 23)
NFL: OL Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts (25)
NFL: EDGE Dee Ford, San Francisco 49ers (30)
MLB: SP Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers (33)
MLB: Manager David Ross, Chicago Cubs (44)
NFL: Head Coach Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs (63)
2020: Philadelphia Eagles acquired 3x Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay from the Detroit Lions
2019: Houston Rockets SG James Harden became the 1st player to score 29+ points in a game against all 29 opponents during a single season in NBA history
2012: After 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, 4x MVP QB Peyton Manning signed with the Denver Broncos, where he would play 4 more seasons, continue setting NFL records, and end his career as the only starting QB (at the time) to win a Super Bowl with multiple franchises until Tom Brady joined him in 2021 (NE & TB)
2010: Cleveland Cavaliers SF LeBron James became the youngest player (25yrs-79days) to reach 15,000 career PTS in NBA history
2002: Utah Jazz PF Karl Malone became just the 3rd player to record 50,000 career minutes in NBA history (Elvin Hayes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
1998: Indiana Pacers PG Mark Jackson reached 7,392 career ASTs, passing Maurice Cheeks for 5th on the all-time list
1997: Utah Jazz PG John Stockton became the very 1st player to record 2,500 career STLs in NBA history. Michael Jordan and Jason Kidd have since joined him
1995: 1 day after announcing his intentions to return to the NBA, SG Michael Jordan rejoined the Chicago Bulls with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in a loss to the Indiana Pacers
1991: Kansas City Royals announced they would be placing OF Bo Jackson on waivers following his injury in the Los Angeles Raiders‘ playoff game 2 months earlier
1994: San Antonio Spurs SF Dale Ellis became the 1st player to reach 1,000 career 3PM in NBA history
1991: Sacramento Kings set an NBA record with their 29th consecutive road loss
1991: In the wake of the state of Arizona’s refusal to accept Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday, the NFL revoked the city of Phoenix’s privileges to host Super Bowl XXVII, moving it to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA
1972: Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 162-99, a then NBA-record margin of 63 points
1956: Minneapolis Lakers defeated the St. Louis Hawks 133-75, a then NBA-record margin of 58 points
1950: Securing their 15th consecutive victory to close out the regular season, the Rochester Royals set an NBA record that would last almost 70 years until the Philadelphia 76ers won 16 straight to close out 2017-18
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