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What Happened in Sports: March 22, 2021
What happened in sports on March 22, 2021 ft. Giants signing Adoree' Jackson, Clippers 22pt comeback vs. ATL, honoring Elgin Baylor, and more
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March 22nd, 2021 was highlighted by the New York Giants landing CB Adoree Jackson on a three-year deal. The Clippers mounted a wild 22-point comeback to end Atlanta’s 8-game win streak, their first loss since Nate McMillan took over as HC. NBA legend Elgin Baylor unfortunately passed away on this Monday and left a legacy that will last forever. Jrue Holiday led the Bucks to a 27-point blowout win over Indiana without Giannis (knee) and the Grizzlies beat Boston without Jayson Tatum or Kemba Walker in OT behind a big performance from Ja Morant.
See what happened in sports on March 22nd last year headlined by the Jets signing CB Pierre Desir, New England bringing back Brian Hoyer, and Desmond Trufant‘s highlights after his move to Detroit. 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.
JA CAN FLY 😳 pic.twitter.com/7AFZt8FTkn
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 23, 2021
Wall hit ’em with the 360 😤 pic.twitter.com/gJ6XAM6sl5
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 23, 2021
John Wall triple-double 🙌
19 PTS, 11 REB, 10 AST from @JohnWall fuels the @HoustonRockets win. pic.twitter.com/7CvcRujbXa
— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2021
SGA sent him flying. Too smooth! (via @SportsCenter) pic.twitter.com/XJiMegtAcD
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) March 23, 2021
31 PTS for Shai.
OKC victory.@shaiglalex x @okcthunder pic.twitter.com/LTHiAL7nnM
— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2021
Luke Kennard banks it in at the buzzer! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/mydcdUHodN
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 23, 2021
💪 @terance_mann (21 PTS, 10 REB) & @LukeKennard5 (20 PTS, 8-8 FGM) spark the @LAClippers 22-point come from behind W vs. ATL! pic.twitter.com/Dybjg1aUnW
— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2021
DANUEL HOUSE FROM MIDCOURT 🚨 pic.twitter.com/ifV0KmY49f
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 23, 2021
Up top to force OT? We got a game in Memphis! (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/7v79Th0Lob
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) March 23, 2021
Rudy powers through the defense!
Gobert (14 PTS, 10 REB, career-high 9 BLK) is one block shy of a triple-double! pic.twitter.com/T79RKvs9tZ
— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2021
Career-high in blocks and near triple-double for @rudygobert27!
21 PTS | 10 REB | 9 BLK | UTA W pic.twitter.com/1B8JokgUmm
— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2021
ALL-ANGLES of Ja Morant weaving through traffic! 😱 pic.twitter.com/W57A7O8ctl
— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2021
Miles Bridges WINDMILL dunk.🔥🍿 pic.twitter.com/yyNvSzJA76
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) March 23, 2021
Jrue Holiday (28 PTS & 14 AST) was balling in the Bucks’ win ♨️ pic.twitter.com/Dc8bYHJQx1
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 23, 2021
Morant & Brooks help the @memgrizz outlast Boston in OT!@JaMorant: 29 PTS, 5 REB, 9 AST@dillonbrooks24: 24 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST pic.twitter.com/Hfx6Ipbt7g
— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2021
👑 Haliburton career-high! 👑@TyHaliburton22 goes for 28 PTS on 11-15 shooting as the @SacramentoKings beat CLE. #NBARooks pic.twitter.com/11P4BHisrv
— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2021
The BEST DUNKS from Week 13 of the 2020-21 NBA season! #BestOfNBA pic.twitter.com/fKj399F5I1
— NBA (@NBA) March 22, 2021
Every single pick-6 of 2020! pic.twitter.com/KAADkb1LOY
— NFL (@NFL) March 22, 2021
The top plays from @DrewLock23‘s sophomore season with the @Broncos! pic.twitter.com/hOgiLPPldu
— NFL (@NFL) March 22, 2021
Shaquill Griffin is headed back to the Sunshine State. 😎@ShaquillG | @Jaguars pic.twitter.com/DR2qh44YmK
— NFL (@NFL) March 23, 2021
An NBA legend in action… @Lakers #22 Elgin Baylor.pic.twitter.com/woUvUXyKjL
— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2021
RIP ELGIN BAYLOR (1934-2021)
◾️ Dunk Pioneer
◾️ All-NBA 1st Team 10 of 1st 11 seasons
◾️ 71 PTS, 25 REB
◾️ 61 PTS, 22 REB in NBA Finals
◾️ Avg 38/19/5 while on military duty (played w/ Lakers on weekends)pic.twitter.com/UfEtLCOeIl
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) March 22, 2021
In Memoriam: Elgin Baylor (1934-2021) pic.twitter.com/Gq8U2t3RWP
— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2021
Elgin Baylor was the #1 draft pick in 1958. Known for his shooting, rebounding and hangtime, he was an immediate star player. His deeply physical, acrobatic moves revolutionized play above the rim in a way that endures today.pic.twitter.com/sgYq6f73Zf
— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2021
3-time Defensive Player of the Year.
The best plays from @jjwatt‘s career in Houston! pic.twitter.com/CrCnMPZ0Z0
— NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2021
10 unforgettable years in Houston for @JJWatt.
None more so than when he racked up 20.5 sacks in 2012! 💪 pic.twitter.com/e0fVahhRb2
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) February 12, 2021
.@JJWatt‘s 2014 season: 20.5 sacks, 29 tackles for loss, 51 QB hits…
And these five incredible TDs 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9EZDYCLAtW
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) February 12, 2021
Happy bday to one of the greatest defensive players of all-time @JJWatt https://t.co/NhmUb6s2Xg
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 22, 2021
Happy bday to one of the toughest players ever, overcoming THREE torn ACL’s in his career 😤 @ThomasDavisSDTM pic.twitter.com/SrUPsWtliA
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 22, 2021
March 22, 2019: Houston Rockets SG James Harden scored 61 PTS to come back from a 19-pt deficit in a win over the Spurs, becoming just the 4th player to record multiple GP of 60+ PTS in a season in NBA history (Kobe, Jordan, Wilt)
pic.twitter.com/W17PfmPTyy
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 22, 2021
March 22, 2010: Amar’e Stoudamire posterizes Anthony Tolliver. pic.twitter.com/VT9oRXb9Sd
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) March 22, 2021
March 22, 2007: Kobe scores 60 pts in a 121-119 Lakers win in Memphis. It was his third straight game w/ 50 or more points.
He would add one more 50-point game the following night & finish the streak at four straight 50-point games pic.twitter.com/dERmVatetF
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) March 22, 2021
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9:00 PM: Boston Celtics (21-21) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (19-20)
9:00 PM: Indiana Pacers (19-22) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (27-14)
10:00 PM: Atlanta Hawks (22-20) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (27-16)
[Highlights] G Jrue Holiday, MIL (W v.IND): 28 PTS (11-15 FG | 5-6 3PT), 14 AST, 5 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 2 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Rudy Gobert, UTA (W @CHI): 21 PTS (9-11 FG | 0-0 3PT), 2 AST, 10 REB, 9 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] G Donovan Mitchell, UTA (W @CHI): 30 PTS (11-19 FG | 5-8 3PT), 6 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] PG Ja Morant, MEM (W v.BOS): 29 PTS (12-25 FG | 1-5 3PT), 9 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] SF Luke Kennard, LAC (W v.ATL): 20 PTS (8-8 FG | 4-4 3PT), 4 AST, 7 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
NFL: S Kyle Dugger, New England Patriots (turns 25)
NBA: SF Taurean Prince, Cleveland Cavaliers (27)
MLB: RP Edwin Diaz, New York Mets (27)
NFL: DL JJ Watt, Arizona Cardinals (32)
NFL: C Stefen Wisniewski, Free Agent (32)
NFL: OL James Carpenter, Free Agent (32)
MLB: OF Dexter Fowler, Los Angeles Angels (35)
MLB: RP Joe Smith, Houston Astros (37)
NFL: LB Thomas Davis, Free Agent (38)
2019: Houston Rockets SG James Harden scored 61 PTS to come back from a 19-point deficit in a win over the San Antonio Spurs, becoming just the 4th player in NBA history to record multiple 60-pt games in a season (Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain)
1995: Atlanta Hawks HC Lenny Wilkens passed Don Nelson to become the NBA’s all-time leader in game appearances (2,737 as a player or coach)
1994: NFL announced the addition of the 2-point conversion, the 1st scoring rule change in 75 years
1994: Philadelphia 76ers C Moses Malone passed Elvin Hayes for 3rd place on the NBA’s All-Time scoring list in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets (27,314)
1993: Cleveland Indians RP Steve Olin and new teammate RP Tim Crews tragically passed away in a boating accident in Clemont, FL; teammate SP Bob Ojeda was seriously injured as well, but would eventually make a comeback to the majors
1989: After serving as Commissioner of the NFL for 29 years, Pete Rozelle officially announced his retirement
1972: Milwaukee Bucks C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won his 2nd consecutive (of 6 total) NBA MVP Awards
1971: Boston Patriots officially changed their name to the “New England” Patriots
1967: Philadelphia 76ers C Wilt Chamberlain became the 1st player to record 30+ PTS/20+ REB/10+ AST in NBA postseason history
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