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What Happened in Sports: May 2, 2021
What happened in sports on May 2, 2021 ft. controversial Sunday Night Baseball, epic KD-Giannis duel, Ben Simmons OT GW-tip, and more!
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May 2nd, 2021 was highlighted by a wild Sunday Night Baseball that saw Rhys Hoskins’ game-tying 3-run HR in the bottom of the 9th inning with 2 outs get called back after replay showed the ball hit off the top of the wall, leading to the Mets’ 8-7 win after striking out Bryce Harper in the very next at-bat. Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo had a MVP duel until the final possession but KD’s missed game-tying 3PA at the buzzer led to the Bucks beating Brooklyn.
Ben Simmons tipped it in at the buzzer to beat San Antonio in OT. Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam had a historic performance for the Raptors during their win over the Lakers as Los Angeles continues to try to find their way. Nicholas Castellanos’ big game was capped off with a walk off against Chicago, Portland continued its roller coaster season with its fourth straight road win despite Tatum’s hot streak, and an unexpected Dodgers duo racked up 15 RBI’s combined during LAD’s dominant win.
See what happened in sports on May 2nd last year, headlined by Chicago declining Mitchell Trubisky‘s fifth-year option, Andy Dalton heading to Dallas, and Detroit declining Jarrad Davis‘ fifth-year option. 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.
Ben Simmons taps in the @Sixers winner to lead Sunday’s TOP 10 PLAYS! pic.twitter.com/xgslxuzIFC
— NBA (@NBA) May 3, 2021
Kuzma ELEVATED 😳#CenterCourt pic.twitter.com/EBdcoZmH2g
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 3, 2021
SIMMONS. FOR. THE. WIN. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nw0aclw9zQ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 3, 2021
Lonnie Walker threw it DOWN 🔨 pic.twitter.com/M1OaHqgUyS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 3, 2021
LaMelo making it look too easy 😤 pic.twitter.com/6U1pRIap9u
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 3, 2021
LaMelo with the full-court assist at the buzzer 🚨 pic.twitter.com/9IMPUVEBGW
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 3, 2021
5 for 6 with a #walkoff single.
Have a day, Nick Castellanos. pic.twitter.com/G40rJjfocd
— MLB (@MLB) May 2, 2021
What a crazy ending in Mets-Phillies, Rhys Hoskins appears to hit a game-tying 3-run home run but it bounces off the top of the railing and back onto the field. The call gets overturned and the Mets hang on to win 8-7⚾️ pic.twitter.com/stcdPrOG5L
— The Rundown (@TheRundownWQAQ) May 3, 2021
Blake Griffin with a BIG putback slam 💪 pic.twitter.com/rWzCoPeoSN
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 2, 2021
Giannis got UP for this one 😤 pic.twitter.com/GVD7lfCVm0
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 2, 2021
Laureano held on! 😱 pic.twitter.com/aX6ahc3soc
— MLB (@MLB) May 2, 2021
Save a run in the top half, provide the runs in the bottom half. pic.twitter.com/z3Evwca2X1
— MLB (@MLB) May 2, 2021
May 2 is NOT too early for Catch of the Year! 🌟@JURICKSONPROFAR pic.twitter.com/eMV04qmZMe
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 2, 2021
Giannis, KD went at it in today’s Eastern Conference showdown. 🔥🍿@Giannis_An34: 49 PTS, 3 BLK, W@KDTrey5: 42 PTS, 10 REB, 7 3PM pic.twitter.com/2ffwr3er7J
— NBA (@NBA) May 2, 2021
Season highs for Lowry & Siakam! 🤯 #WeTheNorth@pskills43: 39 points, 13 boards@Klow7: 37 points, 11 assists, 8 threespic.twitter.com/UCo3rh9nph
— NBA (@NBA) May 3, 2021
May 2, 2014: Blazers PG Damian Lillard drained the buzzer-beating GW-3PM in Game 6 of the Western Conference 1st Round series to defeat the Houston Rockets. Only Damian Lillard and Michael Jordan have recorded multiple career series-ending buzzer-beaters
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 2, 2021
May 2, 2017: Boston Celtics PG Isaiah Thomas scored 53 PTS in a Game 2 OT victory over the Washington Wizards during his sister’s birthday who recently passed away. It was the 2nd-highest playoff scoring output in franchise history (John Havlicek – 54) pic.twitter.com/uQscqaLi1v
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 2, 2021
CP3’s GW beat the Spurs in Game 7 on May 2, 2015 pic.twitter.com/ke1bHWO6VY
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 2, 2021
May 2, 1983: Denver Broncos acquired QB John Elway just 6 days after the Indianapolis Colts drafted him 1st overall
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 2, 2021
May 2, 1999: Denver Broncos QB John Elway announced his retirement from the NFL after winning consecutive Super Bowls — the only 2 of his career
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 2, 2021
Career resume for @PatMcAfeeShow:
– 2x Pro Bowl
– 2014 All-Pro 1st Team
– PFF Punter of the 2010s
– 2016 PUNT AVG (49.3) Leader
– Guinness WR for Longest FGM (45 YDS) while blindfolded
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 3, 2021
Highest career YDS/PNT in #Colts franchise history:
1. @PatMcAfeeShow (46.4)
2. Ryan Allen (46.0)
3. Rigoberto Sanchez (45.3)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 3, 2021
Top 10 plays of @Yg_Trece’s career on his bday 🎉 pic.twitter.com/F4gxLOPn4g
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 3, 2021
3 MINS of PAUL GEORGE abusing defenders!
HBD @Yg_Trece pic.twitter.com/5EPdckrXGb
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) May 2, 2021
One of our favorite Paul George shots! pic.twitter.com/sJ8wBpRzc7
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) May 3, 2021
Coming off his #NBAPlayoffs career-high 41 PTS (30 in 2nd half) in Game 5, we showcase some signature moments and performances from Paul George’s career thus far! #ThatsGame
PG and the @LAClippers look to tie the series vs. PHX 3-3 with a W in Game 6 TONIGHT at 9pm/et on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/LxIvBtmbw7
— NBA (@NBA) June 30, 2021
“My oh my! What a catch by Ichiro!”
OTD in 2005, Ichiro hung in the air to make this catch. 😱 pic.twitter.com/xBJNoIboNF
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) May 2, 2021
[SEE MORE]
3:30 PM: Brooklyn Nets (43-21) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (39-24)
7:30 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (35-28) vs. Boston Celtics (34-30)
8:00 PM: Miami Heat (33-30) vs. Charlotte Hornets (30-32)
8:00 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (42-21) vs. San Antonio Spurs (31-31)
10:00 PM: Toronto Raptors (26-37) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (36-27)
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (W v.BKN): 49 PTS (21-36 FG | 4-8 3P), 4 AST, 8 REB, 3 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG Kyle Lowry, TOR (W @LAL): 37 PTS (12-20 FG | 8-13 3P), 11 AST, 2 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] PF Pascal Siakam, TOR (W @LAL): 39 PTS (15-26 FG | 4-8 3P), 4 AST, 13 REB, 2 BLK, 2 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] F Kevin Durant, BKN (L @MIL): 42 PTS (16-33 FG | 7-13 3P), 2 AST, 10 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 5 TO
[Highlights] SG C.J. McCollum, POR (W @BOS): 33 PTS (12-20 FG | 4-8 3P), 5 AST, 5 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
MLB: SP Ian Anderson, Atlanta Braves (turns 23)
NFL: LB Tremaine Edmunds, Buffalo Bills (23)
NFL: OT Orlando Brown, Kansas City Chiefs (25)
MLB: SS Jonathan Villar, New York Mets (30)
NFL: ED Kerry Hyder, Seattle Seahawks (30)
NBA: SF Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers (31)
NFL: P Pat McAfee, Retired after 2016 (34)
MLB: 2B Eddie Collins, Hall of Fame (134)
2017: Boston Celtics PG Isaiah Thomas scored 53 points in a Game 2 OT victory over the Washington Wizards during his sister’s birthday who recently passed away. It was the 2nd-highest playoff scoring output in franchise history (John Havlicek — 54)
2015: Los Angeles Clippers defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference 1st Round after Chris Paul drained the GW-layup with 1 second remaining
2014: Portland Trail Blazers PG Damian Lillard drained the buzzer-beating GW-3PM in Game 6 of the Western Conference 1st Round series to defeat the Houston Rockets. Only Damian Lillard and Michael Jordan have recorded multiple career series-ending buzzer beaters
1999: Denver Broncos QB John Elway announced his retirement from the NFL after winning consecutive Super Bowls — the 1st of his career
1983: Denver Broncos acquired QB John Elway just 6 days after the Indianapolis Colts drafted him 1st overall
1968: Bill Russell won his 1st NBA Championship as player-coach of the Boston Celtics, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in 6 games
1954: St. Louis Cardinals OF Stan Musial set a single-day MLB record by hitting 5 HRs in a doubleheader against the New York Giants
1939: New York Yankees 1B Lou Gehrig voluntarily benched himself “for the good of the team”, ending his record streak of 2,130 consecutive games played before ultimately retiring and passing away with ALS (often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease)
1920: National Negro Baseball League debuted in Indianapolis, IN as the Indianapolis ABC’s defeated the American Giants
1909: Pittsburgh Pirates SS Honus Wagner stole his way around the bases for the 4th time in his career, setting an NL record
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