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What Happened in Sports: May 5, 2021
What happened in sports on May 5, 2021 ft. John Means' no-hitter, Ja Morant v. Anthony Edwards duel, Beal/Westbrook not enough v. MIL, & more!
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May 5th, 2021 was highlighted by John Means’ historic no-hitter for the Orioles, ending the longest active no-hitter drought in the MLB as he threw the first no-hitter that was a dropped 3rd strike away from a Perfect Game in MLB history. Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards had an epic battle that showed how bright the future of the Association is.
Kyle Finnegan threw an immaculate inning, the Dodgers bullpen collapsed again in an extra-innings lost to the Cubs, and Jesse Winker’s walk-off gave Cincy the win. The Tigers and Indians picked up late victories during a highly entertaining day in the MLB. Russell Westbrook (triple-double) and Bradley Beal (40 points) both went off, but it wasn’t enough against the Bucks.
See what happened in sports on May 5th last year, headlined by Frank Gore heading to the Jets, Quincy Enunwa getting placed on PUP, and the Ravens adding Pernell McPhee. 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.
Hitless in Seattle!
(MLB x @BudSelect) pic.twitter.com/9yRdvmVkhT
— MLB (@MLB) May 5, 2021
The @Orioles last no-hitter was a combined effort vs. the A’s on July 13, 1991. pic.twitter.com/wzOOVXglSE
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) May 5, 2021
Richaun Holmes with a NASTY slam 💥 pic.twitter.com/NpBjdVI9vT
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 6, 2021
Beal dropped ‘em 🤭 pic.twitter.com/JYjlTmJ8pM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 6, 2021
Back-to-back nights with a #walkoff for the Cubbies! pic.twitter.com/ZIuD36OgHk
— MLB (@MLB) May 6, 2021
Sheesh, Ja 😳 pic.twitter.com/KUJfYHcstf
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 6, 2021
These young 🌟 guards put on a SHOW.
Ja: 37 PTS, 10 AST, W
Ant: 42 PTS (17-22 FGM), 7 AST, 8 3PM@JaMorant x @theantedwards_ pic.twitter.com/IRGGSfoQiG
— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2021
Dame steps back at the buzzer.. got it!
He’s got 32 PTS through 3Q. pic.twitter.com/Kg5DC1a3p2
— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2021
🔥 @Dame_Lillard drops 32 PTS, 9 AST in 3 quarters! #RipCity pic.twitter.com/AqR7Z3F0qb
— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2021
9 pitches, 9 strikes, 3 Ks.
An immaculate inning from @KyleFinnegan22. pic.twitter.com/Q59vaL2hTc
— MLB (@MLB) May 6, 2021
Wink walks it off!
(MLB x @loanDepot) pic.twitter.com/mNisFFDk5V
— MLB (@MLB) May 5, 2021
Putting the CRUSH in Candy Crush. #DetroitRoots pic.twitter.com/XgMaD9GrD1
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 6, 2021
Like Nayls on a scoreboard.#OurCLE pic.twitter.com/VfWDsfhGoU
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) May 6, 2021
These young 🌟 guards put on a SHOW.
Ja: 37 PTS, 10 AST, W
Ant: 42 PTS (17-22 FGM), 7 AST, 8 3PM@JaMorant x @theantedwards_ pic.twitter.com/IRGGSfoQiG
— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2021
29 points, 12 rebounds and 17 assists for @russwest44 as he moves to within 3 triple-doubles of breaking Oscar Robertson’s all-time record!pic.twitter.com/mgwXiWkDRf
— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2021
Nikola Jokic’s all-around game powers @nuggets.
🃏 32 points
🃏 12 rebounds
🃏 6 assists
🃏 2 steals
🃏 2 blocks pic.twitter.com/6dKaR8DJJ2
— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2021
We get a Herbert vs. Burrow matchup in 2021. 👀
📺: #NFLScheduleRelease — Wednesday, May 12 at 8pm ET on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/68uMYLBLng
— NFL (@NFL) May 5, 2021
May 4, 2018: LeBron drained his 5th career postseason GW buzzer-beater (most all-time) to defeat the Toronto Raptors in Game 3, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead, cementing his nickname of “LeBronto” due to his constant playoff victories over the Raptors pic.twitter.com/t8d7mpjG35
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 5, 2021
Most postseason buzzer-beaters in NBA history:
1. LeBron James (5)
2. Michael Jordan (3)
T3. Damian Lillard (2)
T3. Paul Pierce (2)
T3. Jerry West (2)
T3. Jo Jo White (2)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 5, 2021
May 5, 2004: New York Mets C Mike Piazza hit his 352nd career HR, passing Carlton Fisk for most all-time by a Catcher
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 5, 2021
May 5, 1981: During Game 1 of the NBA Finals vs the Rockets of Larry Bird hits one of his most famous shots, a putback which Red Auerbach called the greatest play he’d ever seen. pic.twitter.com/JiQu9SEqkD
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) May 6, 2021
May 5, 2006: Wizards PG Gilbert Arenas missed both FTA after LeBron James got in his head with DC up by 1 with 15 seconds remaining in OT during Game 6 of a 3-2 1st Round series vs. CLE. Damon Jones hit the GW-3PM with 5 seconds left to clinch the series
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 5, 2021
May 5, 2004: Houston Astros SP Roger Clemens moved ahead of Steve Carlton for 2nd place on the all-time Ks list with his 4,137th career K
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 5, 2021
May 5, 1969: Hall of Famers HC/C Bill Russell and SG Sam Jones both played their very last game with the Boston Celtics, a Game 7 NBA Finals victory over the Los Angeles Lakers for their record 11th (Russell) & 10th (Jones) Championships
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 5, 2021
Rookie Alonzo Mourning drained the series-winning bucket on May 5, 1993 pic.twitter.com/6IIYNmkXWz
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 5, 2021
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8:00 PM: Washington Wizards (30-35) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (41-24)
8:00 PM: Phoenix Suns (47-18) vs. Atlanta Hawks (36-30)
9:00 PM: New York Knicks (37-28) vs. Denver Nuggets (43-22)
9:00 PM: San Antonio Spurs (31-33) vs. Utah Jazz (47-18)
[Highlights] PG Ja Morant, MEM (W @MIN): 37 PTS (14-25 FG | 1-2 3P), 10 AST, 4 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 4 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] SG Anthony Edwards, MIN (L v.MEM): 42 PTS (17-22 FG | 8-9 3P), 7 AST, 6 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] PG Russell Westbrook, WSH (L @MIL): 29 PTS (12-20 FG | 0-2 3P), 17 AST, 12 REB, 1 BLK, 3 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (W v.NYK): 32 PTS (10-16 FG | 0-2 3P), 6 AST, 12 REB, 2 BLK, 2 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] PG Damian Lillard, POR (W @CLE): 32 PTS (10-17 FG | 6-10 3P), 9 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 2 TO
NFL: RB James Conner, Arizona Cardinals (turns 26)
NFL: CB Kevin King, Green Bay Packers (26)
NFL: LB Jon Bostic, Washington Football Team (30)
MLB: RP Austin Adams, San Diego Padres (30)
NFL: OL Tyler Shatley, Jacksonville Jaguars (30)
NFL: DL Brent Urban, Dallas Cowboys (30)
NFL: TE Jack Doyle, Indianapolis Colts (31)
NFL: DL Mike Daniels, Cincinnati Bengals (32)
NBA: PF PJ Tucker, Milwaukee Bucks (36)
2018: Cleveland Cavaliers SF LeBron James drained his 5th career postseason GW buzzer-beater (the most of all-time) to defeat the Toronto Raptors in Game 3, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead, cementing his nickname of “LeBronto” due to his constant playoff victories over Toronto
2006: Washington Wizards PG Gilbert Arenas missed both FTA after LeBron James got in his head as DC was up by 1 with 0:15 remaining in OT during Game 6 of a 3-2 1st Round series vs. Cleveland. Damon Jones hit the GW-3PM with 5 seconds left to clinch the series for LeBron’s 1st playoff series victory
2004: Houston Astros SP Roger Clemens moved ahead of Steve Carlton for 2nd place on the all-time strikeouts list with his 4,137th career SO where he remains today at 4,672
2004: New York Mets C Mike Piazza hit his 352nd career HR, passing Carlton Fisk for most all-time by a Catcher. Piazza finished with 399 while playing Catcher which remains the most ever
1998: Atlanta Hawks C Dikembe Mutumbo became the 1st 3x Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history. Mutumbo finished with 4 career DPOYs which is tied with Ben Wallace for the most ever
1981: Boston Celtics PF Larry Bird pulled off an incredible play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals where he grabbed his own rebound with his right hand, switched the ball to his left, then converted a layup as his momentum pulled him out of bounds
1969: Hall of Famers HC/C Bill Russell and SG Sam Jones both played their very last game with the Boston Celtics, a Game 7 NBA Finals victory over the Los Angeles Lakers for their record 11th (Russell) & 10th (Jones) Championships. Losing PG Jerry West recorded the 1st 40+pt triple double in NBA Finals history (2015 LeBron James and 2020 Jimmy Butler have since joined him)
1904: Boston Pilgrims SP Cy Young pitched the very 1st perfect game in baseball’s modern era (since the mound was moved from 45 ft to current distance of 60.5 ft), defeating the Philadelphia Athletics 3-0
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