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What Happened in Sports: May 13, 2021
What happened in sports on May 13, 2021 ft. a thriller in Phoenix vs. Portland, Astros walk off in extras, Corbin Burnes MLB record, & more!
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May 13th, 2021 was highlighted by a thriller in Phoenix where the Suns found a way to win against Portland despite blowing a 4th quarter lead as CP3 and Cam Payne both came up big down the stretch that was capped off with Devin Booker’s GW-FTs after a controversial call. The Houston Astros walked off the Rangers in the 11th inning after Joey Gallo’s game-saving play at the plate in the 10th. Top prospects Logan Gilbert and Jarred Kelenic both made their MLB debut while the Sacramento Kings tied the NBA record for the longest playoff drought ever. Corbin Burnes also set a MLB record with 58 consecutive strikeouts without a walk.
See what happened in sports on May 13th last year, headlined by the NFL extending its virtual offseason program, more NBA teams re-opening practice facilities, and plenty of significant birthdays. 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.
Coby White RISING UP 😳 pic.twitter.com/RNchHzRbB0
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 14, 2021
GIANNIS SLAM 💥 pic.twitter.com/92VrRUJM2M
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 14, 2021
Giannis drops 4⃣0⃣ in the @Bucks W! pic.twitter.com/WQPZ5w3jeI
— NBA (@NBA) May 14, 2021
A 97.3 MPH throw by @JoeyGallo24 to save the game. 😱 pic.twitter.com/3PtCMiw0MI
— MLB (@MLB) May 14, 2021
The Straw that broke the camel’s back. 🤘#ForTheH pic.twitter.com/vtgTCTCupT
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 14, 2021
.@JoshNaylor44‘s got a front row seat! 😱 pic.twitter.com/tUJmwRreu0
— MLB (@MLB) May 14, 2021
The smoothest play you will see all day. pic.twitter.com/21jUE4T7L5
— MLB (@MLB) May 14, 2021
Domantas Sabonis has 13 assists.
It’s halftime 🤯
📱💻: NBA LP pic.twitter.com/R1R0bfStDd
— NBA (@NBA) May 14, 2021
58 Ks without a walk, an MLB record.@Burnes16 is electric. pic.twitter.com/ViIdJmn9WD
— MLB (@MLB) May 13, 2021
☀️ 11 in the 4Q for @campayne
☀️ 8 in the 4Q for @CP3
Payne & Paul go 8-9 in the final quarter to bring the @Suns to within 1 game of 1st place out West! pic.twitter.com/nGfUiOPLBQ
— NBA (@NBA) May 14, 2021
🌆 @AlecBurks10 keeps the #6 seed @nyknicks within 0.5 games of #4 in the East!
30 points (season high)
10 rebounds pic.twitter.com/5itNkowphz
— NBA (@NBA) May 14, 2021
20 Greatest Sports Plays of the 21st Century
What’s your favorite one? https://t.co/d6EOIJGkGj
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 12, 2021
It’s @JKelenic_1019 time. pic.twitter.com/pSv2CsQxvI
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 14, 2021
May 13, 2004: Los Angeles Lakers PG Derek Fisher drains an iconic GW buzzer-beater over the San Antonio Spurs to help the Lakers win a crucial Game 5 in the 2004 Western Conference Finals
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 13, 2021
Michael Jordan finally landed a poster dunk on Mt. Mutombo and waved his signature finger at him on May 13, 1997 pic.twitter.com/vQUd5O1ukQ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 14, 2021
Dennis Rodman’s HOF resume:
– 7x NBA REB Leader
– 5x NBA Champion
– 2x NBA DPOY
– 8x All-Defense
– 2x All-NBA
– 2x All-Star
– #10 retired by #Pistons https://t.co/gVOplcYgDw
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 13, 2021
Dennis Rodman’s REB records include:
– Most RPG (18.7) in a season since merger
– Most consecutive REB titles (7) in NBA history
– Oldest (36) player to lead NBA in REB
– #Bulls all-time leader in RPG (15.3)
– #Pistons season leader in REB (91-92) pic.twitter.com/qgnT5fNWI6
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 13, 2021
Most RPG in a season since NBA merger:
1. 1991-92 Dennis Rodman (18.7)
2. 1992-93 Dennis Rodman (18.3)
3. 1978-79 Moses Malone (17.6)
4. 1993-94 Dennis Rodman (17.3)
5. 1994-95 Dennis Rodman (16.8)
6. 1996-97 Dennis Rodman (16.1)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 13, 2021
Barry Zito’s curveball is as good as it gets pic.twitter.com/cXWWRM53PK
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 13, 2021
The Mother’s Day Miracle!
OTD in 2007, the @RedSox had a comeback for the ages. pic.twitter.com/yqrVvejOA9
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) May 13, 2021
May 13, 1976: New York Nets defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 to clinch the very last ABA Championship, as 4 teams would be admitted into the NBA about a month later (Nets, Nuggets, Spurs, Pacers)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 13, 2021
May 13, 1999: Philadelphia 76ers PG Allen Iverson set the NBA single-game Playoff record with 10 STL in a Game 3 victory over the Orlando Magic while no other player in history has recorded more than 8 STL in a NBA postseason game
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 13, 2021
May 13, 1994: Bulls F Scottie Pippen infamously took himself out of the game right before the final possession against NYK in ECS Game 3 after Phil Jackson decided to draw up a play for rookie Toni Kukoc, who would end up hitting the GW buzzer-beater
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 14, 2021
The Honey Badger destroyed everything in his path at LSU @Mathieu_Era pic.twitter.com/4O9LLztrGd
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 15, 2021
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7:00 PM: Los Angeles Clippers (46-23) vs. Charlotte Hornets (33-36)
7:00 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (44-25) vs. Indiana Pacers (33-36)
7:30 PM: San Antonio Spurs (33-36) vs. New York Knicks (38-31)
7:30 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (47-22) vs. Miami Heat (38-31)
10:00 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (41-29) vs. Phoenix Suns (48-21)
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (W @IND): 40 PTS (14-18 FG | 1-1 3P), 6 AST, 15 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG Damian Lillard, POR (L @PHX): 41 PTS (16-23 FG | 2-6 3P), 5 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (W @MIN): 31 PTS (14-21 FG | 0-3 3P), 4 AST, 14 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] F Stanley Johnson, TOR (L @CHI): 35 PTS (12-22 FG | 6-13 3P), 5 AST, 10 REB, 0 BLK, 3 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] G Jrue Holiday, MIL (W @IND): 20 PTS (8-14 FG | 0-4 3P), 14 AST, 4 REB, 4 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
MLB: 2B Nico Hoerner, Chicago Cubs (turns 24)
MLB: SP Justus Sheffield, Seattle Mariners (25)
MLB: RP Tayler Clarke, Arizona Diamondbacks (28)
NFL: DB Tyrann Mathieu, Kansas City Chiefs (29)
MLB: C Willson Contreras, Chicago Cubs (29)
NFL: OT Rob Havenstein, Los Angeles Rams (29)
NFL: S Shawn Williams, Arizona Cardinals (30)
MLB: RP Mychal Givens, Colorado Rockies (31)
MLB: SP Barry Zito, Retired after 2015 (43)
NBA: PF Dennis Rodman, Hall of Fame (60)
2004: Los Angeles Lakers PG Derek Fisher drains an iconic GW buzzer-beater over the San Antonio Spurs to help the Lakers win a crucial Game 5 in the 2004 Western Conference Finals
1999: Philadelphia 76ers PG Allen Iverson set the NBA single-game Playoff record with 10 steals in a Game 3 victory over the Orlando Magic while no other player in history has recorded more than 8 steals in a NBA postseason game
1997: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan famously landed a poster dunk on one of the best defensive players in NBA history, Atlanta Hawks C Dikembe Mutombo
1994: Chicago Bulls SF Scottie Pippen infamously took himself out of the game right before the final possession against the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals after Phil Jackson decided to draw up a play for rookie Toni Kukoc, who would end up hitting the GW buzzer-beater
1993: Kansas City Royals 3B George Brett hit his 300th career HR to become just the 6th player in MLB history to record 3,000 career hits and 300 HRs
1983: California Angels OF Reggie Jackson became the very 1st player to strike out 2,000 times in MLB history
1976: New York Nets defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 to clinch the very last ABA Championship, as 4 teams would be admitted into the NBA about a month later (Nets, Nuggets, Spurs, Pacers)
1958: St. Louis Cardinals 1B Stan Musial became the 8th player to record 3,000 career hits in MLB history
1955: New York Yankees OF Mickey Mantle hit 3 HRs — 2 left-handed, 1 right-handed — in a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers
1942: A day after hitting a pinch-hit HR, Boston Braves SP Jim Tobin became the 1st pitcher to hit 3 consecutive HRs in MLB history
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