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What Happened in Sports: May 14, 2021
What happened in sports on May 14, 2021 ft. Jordan Poole's career-high 38 points, Nikola Jokic tying Nuggets triple-double record, and more!
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May 14th, 2021 was highlighted by the 2020-21 NBA season coming down to the wire with many playoff spots still up for grabs. The Warriors and Grizzlies surprisingly decided to rest their players with both teams tied for the No.8 seed yet Jordan Poole (career-high 38 points) and Justise Winslow stepped up to pick up close wins and keep them tied entering the final game of the year. Nikola Jokic tied the Nuggets single-season triple-double record while Luka has the 2nd most triple-dubs through two seasons ever.
Russell Westbrook had another ridiculous game facilitating the basketball without Bradley Beal as DC clinched the final play-in spot with all 20 teams in the new field now concrete. Jarred Kelenic had a big night with his first career hit/HR after making his debut 24 hours beforehand, the Denver Broncos released RT Ja’Wuan James after his Achilles injury, while the Rays and Pirates both walked it off on Friday.
See what happened in sports on May 14th last year, headlined by updates on Todd Gurley‘s health and a tribute to some legendary sports figures on their birthday. 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.
Nasty. (via @dallasmavs) pic.twitter.com/Jti7GOaB8L
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) May 15, 2021
HOLY COW WHAT A CATCH BY DAVID DAHL #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/PMq6rKUQLm
— Ben Verlander (@Verly32) May 15, 2021
When @Brett_Phillips8 brings out the airplane, it’s game over. #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/NYhVdEXMcy
— MLB (@MLB) May 15, 2021
El Coffee walks it off!#RaiseIt pic.twitter.com/odKTjqgAE0
— Pirates (@Pirates) May 15, 2021
First career hit, FIRST career HR. @JKelenic_1019 has arrived. #MakeItMajor pic.twitter.com/lreVKBwoAY
— MLB (@MLB) May 15, 2021
🔥 21p/12r/17a/3s for @russwest44
🔥 37th triple-double of season
🔥 7th straight game with 15+ assists
Russ and the @WashWizards clinch a #StateFarmPlayIn berth! pic.twitter.com/4XlpMKeKPr
— NBA (@NBA) May 15, 2021
Career-high 3⃣8⃣ points for Jordan Poole, leading the @warriors to 5 straight wins!
📅: GSW/MEM Sunday on ESPN.. Winner takes #8 in the West! pic.twitter.com/14MF3gsWbC
— NBA (@NBA) May 15, 2021
The @nuggets stay in the hunt for the West’s #3 seed behind Nikola Jokic’s triple-double!
20 PTS | 15 REB | 11 AST pic.twitter.com/8opCuTahop
— NBA (@NBA) May 15, 2021
Justise Winslow put up 25 PTS, 13 REB in the @memgrizz 5th consecutive victory!
📅: MEM/GSW Sunday on ESPN.. Winner takes #8 in the West! pic.twitter.com/DhoQsnXJuQ
— NBA (@NBA) May 15, 2021
Most career REC TD in New England #Patriots history:
1. Rob Gronkowski (79)
2. Stanley Morgan (67)
T3. Randy Moss (50)
T3. Ben Coates (50)
https://t.co/ndChZ3MHWZ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 15, 2021
Rob Gronkowski recorded the most TD (18) by a TE in 1 season and became the only TE to lead the entire NFL in REC TD during the 2011 season
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 15, 2021
Quick reminder: @RobGronkowski ain’t going NOWHERE. 😏
CC: @buccaneers pic.twitter.com/cNGS7FdJdI
— NFL (@NFL) March 21, 2021
Frank Gore has the most seasons (12) with 1,200+ YScm in NFL history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 15, 2021
Most career GP by a RB:
1. Frank Gore (241),
2. Emmitt Smith (226),
3. Marcus Allen (222)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 15, 2021
Most RUSH YDS after turning 30 in NFL history:
1. Frank Gore (7,161^),
2. Emmitt Smith (5,789),
3. John Riggins (5,683),
4. Walter Payton (5,101),
5. Marcus Allen (4,968)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 15, 2021
Roy Halladay’s HOF resume:
– 2x Cy Young
– 8x All-Star
– #32 retired by Toronto
– 2x MLB Wins Leader
– 2x MLB IP Leader
– 2x MLB CG Leader
– 2008 MLB WHIP (1.053) Leader
– 1 of 2 pitchers ever with a postseason no-hitter
– 20th Perfect Game in MLB history pic.twitter.com/xAlLgYqKFO
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 15, 2021
Roy Halladay’s ranks in #BlueJays history:
– 2nd most Ks (1,495)
– 2nd most Wins (148)
– 2nd most Shutouts (15)
– 3rd most IP (2,047)
– 3rd most GS (287)
– 3rd most CG (49)
– 3rd best WHIP (1.198)
– 5th best ERA (3.43) pic.twitter.com/sX5c3ivBt2
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 15, 2021
Happy 35th birthday to @ClayMatthews52!
🧀 6x Pro Bowler
🧀 #SBXLV Champion
🧀 91.5 sacks + 6 INTs
🧀 3 career touchdowns pic.twitter.com/mmp3joeYqa
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) May 14, 2021
The best of @ClayMatthews52 in the #NFLPlayoffs 💪
📺: #LARvsGB— Saturday 4:35pm ET on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/lJuoAZVzMC
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) January 12, 2021
May 14, 1967: New York Yankees OF Mickey Mantle became the 1st (of 2) switch-hitter to reach 500 career HR in MLB history. He remains the leader in HR (536) by a switch hitter pic.twitter.com/vIN23g6RhW
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 15, 2021
May 14, 1987: C Hakeem Olajuwon set a Houston Rockets postseason franchise record with 49 PTS while becoming the only player with 45+ PTS/25+ REB/5+ BLK in NBA playoff history during a Game 6 loss to Seattle
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 15, 2021
May 14, 2004: Game 5 of the 2004 ECSF. Amazing game. Richard Jefferson w/ the chasedown block, Chauncey Billups with the bank three-pointer at the buzzer to tie, @Scalabrine goes off in OTs, and the Nets win 127-120 in 3OT. pic.twitter.com/CRNVI2YYQP
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) May 14, 2020
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9:00 PM: Sacramento Kings (31-39) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (37-33)
9:00 PM: Toronto Raptors (27-43) vs. Dallas Mavericks (41-29)
9:30 PM: New Orleans Pelicans (31-39) vs. Golden State Warriors (37-33)
[Highlights] PG Russell Westbrook, WSH (W v.CLE): 21 PTS (7-18 FG | 1-5 3P), 17 AST, 12 REB, 0 BLK, 3 STL, 1 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (W @DET): 20 PTS (7-11 FG | 0-0 3P), 11 AST, 15 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] G Jordan Poole, GSW (W v.NOP): 38 PTS (12-22 FG | 4-9 3P), 6 AST, 4 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (W v.TOR): 20 PTS (7-19 FG | 1-8 3P), 11 AST, 10 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] C Kelly Olynyk, HOU (W v.LAC): 20 PTS (6-14 FG | 1-4 3P), 11 AST, 9 REB, 0 BLK, 3 STL, 3 TO
MLB: SP Tony Gonsolin, Los Angeles Dodgers (turns 27)
MLB: SP Kyle Freeland, Colorado Rockies (28)
MLB: OF Roman Quinn, Philadelphia Phillies (28)
NFL: S Jeff Heath, Free Agent (30)
NFL: TE Rob Gronkowski, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (32)
NFL: EDGE Clay Matthews, Free Agent (35)
NBA: RB Frank Gore, Free Agent (38)
MLB: SP Roy Halladay, Hall of Fame (44)
2018: The Supreme Court struck down the 1992 federal ban on sports betting, allowing states to legalize wagering which paves the way for gambling on games nationwide
1992: New Jersey Nets HC Bill Fitch coached in his 1,720th career game, passing Dick Motta for the most all-time. Fitch finished with 2,050 career games and has since been surpassed by Lenny Wilkins and Don Nelson
1988: St. Louis Cardinals 2B Jose Oquendo became the 1st non-pitcher in 20 years to be charged with a decision — a loss after giving up a 2-out, 2-run double to Atlanta Braves OF Ken Griffey Sr. in the 19th inning
1987: C Hakeem Olajuwon set a Houston Rockets postseason franchise record with 49 PTS while becoming the only player with 45+ PTS/25+ REB/5+ BLK in NBA playoff history during a Game 6 loss to Seattle
1981: NBA HOF Larry Bird won his 1st NBA Championship during just his 2nd season as the Boston Celtics beat the Houston Rockets for their 1st title since John Havlicek‘s retirement. Cedric Maxwell surprisingly won the Finals MVP over Bird
1972: OF Willie Mays hit a HR in his New York Mets debut just days after being traded by the San Francisco Giants
1967: New York Yankees OF Mickey Mantle became the 1st (of 2) switch-hitter to reach 500 career HR in MLB history. He remains the leader in HRs by a switch hitter with 536
1920: At just 32 years old, Washington Senators SP Walter Johnson earned his 300th career victory against the Detroit Tigers. Johnson has the 2nd most Wins (417) of all-time behind only Cy Young (511)
1910: William Howard Taft became the very 1st sitting US President to throw out the opening pitch of a baseball game in Washington, D.C.
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