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What Happened in Sports: May 18, 2021
What happened in sports on May 18, 2021 ft. Tatum's 50 points vs. DC, Pacers blowout in play-in games, Turnbull's no-hitter, and more!
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May 18th, 2021 was remembered for Jayson Tatum’s legendary 50-point performance in the play-in tournament to lead Boston’s blowout of Washington alongside a 29-point showing from Kemba Walker with Jaylen Brown out for the year. Indiana blew out Charlotte during their play-in matchup, fueled by a near triple-double from Domantas Sabonis. Spencer Turnbull spun a no-hitter, already the fifth of the 2021 season before May has even concluded. The NBA released the best plays from the 2020-21 regular season and Jorge Polanco walked off the White Sox.
See what happened in sports on May 18th last year, headlined by Bojan Bogdanovic‘s season-ending surgery, U.S. Governors showing support for MLB’s season to resume, and Big Ben‘s hype video for his upcoming return. 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.
Russ crashes in for the putback to lead Tuesday’s TOP 5 PLAYS! #StateFarmPlayIn pic.twitter.com/7QmaLqRSnH
— NBA (@NBA) May 19, 2021
Run through the TOP PLAYS of the 2020-21 NBA regular season! pic.twitter.com/FFPBfuhmTJ
— NBA (@NBA) May 18, 2021
Devonte’ Graham from WAY out 😱 pic.twitter.com/nfp9Z3mpTE
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 18, 2021
All 27 outs of @spencerturnbull‘s no-no.
(MLB x @BudSelect) pic.twitter.com/YtvrA9XedB
— MLB (@MLB) May 19, 2021
.@Jorge_Polanco1 called game. pic.twitter.com/JM0n6f0uWn
— MLB (@MLB) May 19, 2021
Just … how!? pic.twitter.com/2CQzAkNDjs
— MLB (@MLB) May 19, 2021
Love this slide from @JURICKSONPROFAR. pic.twitter.com/wJskNheCYa
— MLB (@MLB) May 18, 2021
A wild #walkoff in San Diego! pic.twitter.com/iW5yjClSXm
— MLB (@MLB) May 19, 2021
☘️ 50 POINTS
☘️ 32 in 2nd half
☘️ Celtics earn East #7 seed@jaytatum0‘s huge night guides the @celtics to #StateFarmPlayIn victory!
#7 Celtics vs. #2 Nets – #NBAPlayoffs First Round Game 1 Saturday: 8pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/bHA0j4JNQD
— NBA (@NBA) May 19, 2021
👏 @KembaWalker‘s 29 PTS, 6 3PM help the @celtics beat Washington in the #StateFarmPlayIn! #BleedGreen
#7 Celtics vs. #2 Nets – #NBAPlayoffs First Round Game 1 Saturday: 8pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/AbeFPOritA
— NBA (@NBA) May 19, 2021
Domantas Sabonis’ (14 PTS, 21 REB, 9 AST) near triple-double pushes @Pacers past CHA in the #StateFarmPlayIn! #AlwaysGame
The Pacers will play the Wizards on Thursday at 8pm/et on TNT to decide the East #8 seed in the #NBAPlayoffs. pic.twitter.com/9HIAw6TQZ8
— NBA (@NBA) May 19, 2021
Brogdon, McConnell, McDermott & Brissett all come up big in @Pacers #StateFarmPlayIn W!@MalcolmBrogdon7: 16 PTS, 8 AST@TJMcConnell: 17 PTS, 4 STL@dougmcdermott: 21 PTS@Obrissy: 23 PTS
PACERS/WIZARDS: 8:00pm/et Thursday on TNT to decide East’s #8 seed pic.twitter.com/V4Vhc6Udad
— NBA (@NBA) May 19, 2021
👀 the TOP 10 ASSISTS of the 2020-21 regular season!
Which is your number 1? pic.twitter.com/r2FKtN7x5k
— NBA (@NBA) May 19, 2021
LaMelo Ball’s rookie season has been full of MUST-SEE moments! 🔥
It’s win or go home tonight for the @hornets & Pacers in the #StateFarmPlayIn.
Don’t miss the action starting at 6:30pm/et on TNT! pic.twitter.com/csDzK2vFce
— NBA (@NBA) May 18, 2021
The TOP 3-POINTERS from the 2020-21 NBA regular season! #MtnDew3PT pic.twitter.com/rE4vwZh9rs
— NBA (@NBA) May 19, 2021
.@AllenRobinson is a MASTER of the contested catch.
He has 47 (!) since 2019, the most in the NFL. 💪 (via @PFF) pic.twitter.com/QOeoQVppfD
— NFL (@NFL) June 4, 2021
May 18, 2004: Arizona #Diamondbacks SP Randy Johnson became the oldest pitcher (40 years old) to throw a Perfect Game in MLB history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 18, 2021
May 18, 1998: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan was named NBA MVP for the 5th (and final) time in his career, tying him with Bill Russell for the 2nd most ever behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 6 MVP Awards
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 18, 2021
May 18, 1995: Orlando #Magic handed the Chicago #Bulls a decisive Game 6 defeat in the ECSF, the final playoff series loss of SG Michael Jordan’s career and 1st since 1990
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 18, 2021
Future HOF resume of @tonyparker:
– 6x All-Star
– 4x All-NBA
– 4x NBA Champion
– 2007 NBA Finals MVP
– 2002 All-Rookie Team
– #9 retired by the #Spurs
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 18, 2021
Tony Parker’s ranks in #Spurs history:
– Most AST (6,829)
– 2nd most GP (1,198)
– 2nd most MIN (37,276)
– 3rd most FGM (7,564)
– 4th most PTS (18,943)
– 4th most All-Stars (6)
– 5th most STL (1,032)
– 5th most FTM (3,309)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 18, 2021
Most career AST in #Spurs history:
1. Tony Parker (6,829)
2. Avery Johnson (4,474)
3. Tim Duncan (4,225)
4. Manu Ginobili (4,001)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 18, 2021
Reggie Jackson’s HOF resume:
– 14x All-Star
– 5x Champion
– 2x World Series MVP
– 2x Silver Slugger
– 1973 AL MVP
– 1969 MLB Runs Leader
– 4x AL HR Leader
– 3rd most HR (269) in A’s history
– #9 retired by #Atheltics
– #44 retired by #Yankees
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 19, 2021
Highest World Series OPS in MLB history:
T1. Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig (1.214),
3. Reggie Jackson (1.212)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 19, 2021
Reggie Jackson and Brooks Robinson are the only 2 players with 10+ AL All-Star teams/AL MVP/World Series MVP in MLB history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 19, 2021
Brooks Robinson’s HOF career:
– 18x All-Star
– Most Gold Glove (16) by any position player
– 2x Champion
– 1970 World Series MVP
– 1964 AL MVP & AL RBI Leader
– #5 retired by #Orioles
– MLB 20th Century Team
– AL record 11x FLD% Leader
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 19, 2021
Brooks Robinson is MLB’s all-time leader among 3B in:
– GP (2,870)
– Putouts (2,697)
– DEF AST (6,205)
– Double Plays (618)
– FLD% (.971) in 20th century https://t.co/TQiGywizTG
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 19, 2021
Brooks Robinson’s ranks 2nd in #Orioles history in:
– Hits (2,848)
– Runs (1,232)
– RBI (1,357)
– TB (4,270)
– 2B (482)
– XBH (818)
– PA (11,782)
– GP (2,896)
– All-Stars (18)
– and 4th most in HR (268)pic.twitter.com/D4XyhylSxA
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 19, 2021
May 19, 1987: Los Angeles #Lakers PG Magic Johnson won his 1st NBA MVP Award (of 3), becoming the 1st Guard to be named MVP in 23 years
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 20, 2021
Prime @45PedroMartinez was special.
19 years ago, he started a game with an immaculate inning. pic.twitter.com/bO2Aq4vj5U
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) May 18, 2021
Tal’s Hill was crazy!
OTD in 2002, Lance Berkman made this wild catch. pic.twitter.com/TmNdIV9XKK
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) May 18, 2021
May 18, 2008: Cleveland #Cavaliers SF @KingJames (45 PTS) and Boston #Celtics SF @paulpierce34 (41 PTS) squared off in a legendary Game 7, but Boston emerged victorious 97-92 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals before winning the NBA Finals
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 18, 2021
A 39-yard run to walk it off in OT. That’s how @VinceYoung10 capped off his first visit to his hometown of Houston as an NFL quarterback.
Happy 37th birthday, Vince! 🎂 (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/HmJnjckLkf
— NFL (@NFL) May 18, 2020
[SEE MORE]
Washington Wizards (100) vs. Boston Celtics (118)
[Highlights] 7. @CELTICS (-130; $7.74) d. 8. WIZARDS (+110; $11.15) 118-100 [BOS -2 | u232.5]
[Highlights] 9. @PACERS (-123; $8.72) d. 10. HORNETS (+105; $14.67) 144-117 [IND -1.5 | o226]
[Highlights] F Jayson Tatum, BOS (W v.WSH): 50 PTS (14-32 FG | 5-12 3P), 4 AST, 8 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 2 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG Kemba Walker, BOS (W v.WSH): 29 PTS (10-24 FG | 6-14 3P), 2 AST, 7 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] PF Domantas Sabonis, IND (W v.CHA): 14 PTS (7-15 FG | 0-2 3P), 9 AST, 21 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 5 TO
NFL: S Mike Edwards, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (turns 25)
MLB: SP Josh Fleming, Tampa Bay Rays (25)
NBA: C Clint Capela, Atlanta Hawks (27)
NFL: EDGE Robert Quinn, Chicago Bears (31)
MLB: RP Joakim Soria, Arizona Diamondbacks (37)
MLB: OF Reggie Jackson, Hall of Fame (75)
MLB: 3B Brooks Robinson, Hall of Fame (84)
2008: Cleveland Cavaliers SF LeBron James (45 PTS) and Boston Celtics SF Paul Pierce (41 PTS) squared off in a legendary Game 7, but Boston emerged victorious 97-92 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals before winning the NBA Finals
2004: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Randy Johnson became the oldest pitcher in MLB history to throw a Perfect Game (40 years old)
1998: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan was named NBA MVP for the 5th(and final) time in his career, tying him with Bill Russell for the 2nd most behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar‘s 6 MVP Awards
1995: Orlando Magic handed the Chicago Bulls a decisive Game 6 defeat, SG Michael Jordan‘s final playoff series loss and 1st since 1991
1990: Chicago Cubs 2B Ryne Sandberg‘s errorless streak of 123 consecutive games finally ended, establishing a new record for the position
1990: Baltimore Orioles tied an AL record by hitting 8 consecutive singles en route to a 7-run 1st inning in a 13-1 victory the Texas Rangers
1956: New York Yankees OF Mickey Mantle hit a HR from both sides of the plate for an MLB-record 3rd time in his career to become the all-time leader for HR (136) by a switch hitter
1912: Detroit Tigers players went on strike to protest OF Ty Cobb‘s suspension after he charged at a fan; to avoid a forfeit, the Tigers fielded a team of collegiate players and lost to the Philadelphia Athletics 24-2
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