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What Happened in Sports: May 19, 2021
What happened in sports on May 19, 2021 ft. LeBron's iconic GW over Curry, Corey Kluber's no-hitter, and more!
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May 19th, 2021 was remembered for LeBron James’ improbable GW-3PM over Steph Curry during the Lakers 103-100 victory over Golden State in the play-in game to secure the defending champions’ spot in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The other play-in game also came down to the wire as the Grizzlies eliminated San Antonio thanks to big performances from Jonas Valanciunas and Dillon Brooks. 2x Cy Young Winner Corey Kluber threw his 1st career no-hitter during the Yankees shutout win, Fernando Tatis Jr. made an immediate impact in his return from the COVID-list, Ronald Acuna blasted a walk-off bomb, and PSO announced their 2020-21 All-NBA teams.
See what happened in sports on May 19th last year, headlined by the NFL making front office policy changes and King James on Uninterrupted’s post-documentary show discussing Michael Jordan. 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.
ALL-ANGLES of @KingJames‘ LONG DISTANCE GAME-WINNER! 🔥🤯@Lakers will be the West #7 seed in the #NBAPlayoffs and face #2 PHX in the First Round (Game 1 Sunday, 3:30pm/et on ABC) pic.twitter.com/CpEtashUc2
— NBA (@NBA) May 20, 2021
👑 WILD Game-Winner
👑 22 PTS, 11 REB, 10 AST@KingJames lifts the @Lakers in the #StateFarmPlayIn! #LakeShow
#7 Lakers vs. #2 Suns – #NBAPlayoffs First Round Game 1 Sunday: 3:30pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/CFN1xpFOpz
— NBA (@NBA) May 20, 2021
LeBron’s game-winner headlines Wednesday’s TOP 5 PLAYS! #StateFarmPlayIn pic.twitter.com/kGpe7Z7h1c
— NBA (@NBA) May 20, 2021
.@CKluber cruised to history. pic.twitter.com/9MHIqW1G4e
— MLB (@MLB) May 20, 2021
You think no-nos on back-to-back nights is nuts? There were two no-nos on the same DAY on June 29, 1990. pic.twitter.com/dFQfFgatUm
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) May 20, 2021
CURRY AT THE BUZZER 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Elkdjx6u7R
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 20, 2021
SHEESH, Steph 🤧 pic.twitter.com/QIQs5KDpZh
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 20, 2021
Steph Curry drops 37 PTS for the @warriors in their #StateFarmPlayIn clash against LA. #DubNation
Warriors will face the Grizzlies Friday at 9:00pm/et on ESPN to decide the West #8 seed. pic.twitter.com/6xfICqDIBs
— NBA (@NBA) May 20, 2021
Do it all, MAT!#TogetherRoyal pic.twitter.com/Cwcet4LcIt
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) May 20, 2021
This might be the most casual home run robbery of all time. pic.twitter.com/kjmrXEa4Zm
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 20, 2021
🚨 LA ATRAPADA DEL DIA
No sólo conecta dos HR’s… TAMBIEN LOS ROBA 🦅🔥
➡️Randy Arozarena
👉Además bromea que la pelota se había ido al otro lado 🤪🤡🤣pic.twitter.com/wpjAFtnmhW
— Joframaso⚾️ (@joframaso) May 20, 2021
WALK IT OFF, @ronaldacunajr24!#HazloGrande pic.twitter.com/2IYqbr5gMB
— MLB (@MLB) May 20, 2021
The game’s just better with @tatis_jr in it.#HungryForMore pic.twitter.com/exF9CYGWbV
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 19, 2021
Round trip through the Crone Zone!#HungryForMore pic.twitter.com/cuz6XePtci
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 19, 2021
Dillon Brooks taking flight ✈️ pic.twitter.com/looW7FHoN9
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 20, 2021
Ja gets up for the slam 💪 pic.twitter.com/5XIfjxe6z2
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 20, 2021
Jonas Valanciunas puts together a monster performance of 23 PTS, 23 REB to push the @memgrizz past SAS! #StateFarmPlayIn
Grizzlies will face the Warriors Friday at 9:00pm/et on ESPN to decide the West #8 seed. pic.twitter.com/xN0XQqsnIC
— NBA (@NBA) May 20, 2021
Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant come up big in the @memgrizz #StateFarmPlayIn W! @dillonbrooks24: 24 PTS@JaMorant: 20 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
Grizzlies will face the Warriors Friday at 9:00pm/et on ESPN to decide the West #8 seed. pic.twitter.com/KyYv26RuMJ
— NBA (@NBA) May 20, 2021
Anthony Davis’ 20-point 2nd half helps the @Lakers defeat GSW in the #StateFarmPlayIn! #LakeShow
#7 Lakers vs. #2 Suns – #NBAPlayoffs First Round Game 1: 3:30pm/et Sunday on ABC pic.twitter.com/B54Pu3Xxg0
— NBA (@NBA) May 20, 2021
Nikola Jokic just had the greatest season in Denver #Nuggets franchise history https://t.co/NiSDNnCfp1
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 19, 2021
Kevin Garnett’s HOF resume:
– 15x All-Star
– 9x All-NBA
– 12x All-Defense
– 2004 MVP
– 2008 DPOY & Champion
– 4x REB Champ
– 2000 Gold Medal
– 1995-96 All-Rookie
– Only player with 25,000+ PTS/10,000+ REB/5,000+ AST/1,500+ STL/1,500+ BLK
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 20, 2021
KG is the only player to lead a franchise (MIN) in all-time GP/PTS/REB/AST/BLK/STL.
He also leads #Timberwolves in:
– FGM (7,647)
– MIN (36,189)
– Triple-Doubles (16)
– Season REB (1,138, 2003-04)
– Season BLK (178, 2003-04)
– Season FGM (804, 2003-04)pic.twitter.com/xB7nJ3mOEn
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 20, 2021
Most PTS in #Timberwolves history:
1. Kevin Garnett (19,201)
2. Karl-Anthony Towns (9,352)^
3. Andrew Wiggins (8,710)
4. Sam Mitchell (7,161)
5. Kevin Love (6,989) pic.twitter.com/fY8ilyRsHP
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 20, 2021
Most REB during 1 season in #Timberwolves history:
1. 2003-04 Kevin Garnett (1,139)
2. 2910-11 Kevin Love (1,112)
3. 2004-05 Kevin Garnett (1,108)
4. 2002-03 Kevin Garnett (1,102)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 20, 2021
“ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!” – @KevinGarnett5KG pic.twitter.com/qtixiIcNFM
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 20, 2021
May 19, 2004: #Timberwolves PF Kevin Garnett exploded for 32 PTS/21 REB/5 BLK in Game 7 vs. SAC on his 28th bday to clinch Minnesota’s 1st WCF in franchise history just days after famously referring to the Game 7 as a war with weapons like uzi’s & grenades pic.twitter.com/f6XnO0C9UL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 20, 2021
London Fletcher’s career resume:
– 4x Pro Bowl
– 2x All-Pro 2nd Team
– Super Bowl 34 Champ
– 2nd most TKL (2,039) & SOLO TKL (1,384) in NFL history (tracking began 1987)
– Most seasons (14) with 100+ TKL
– Most consecutive GS (215) by a LB
pic.twitter.com/sPeiJgJtSF
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 20, 2021
Most seasons with 100+ TKL in NFL history:
1. London Fletcher (14)
2. Ray Lewis (13)
3. Derrick Brooks (12)
4. Zach Thomas (10)
pic.twitter.com/yzVGie3PJs
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 20, 2021
Victor Robles is 1 of, if not the best defensive center fielder in baseball pic.twitter.com/5WU0VIEmJj
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 20, 2021
13 years ago today, Jon Lester no-hit the Kansas City Royals just one year after beating cancer.
The Red Sox haven’t had another no-hitter since.pic.twitter.com/rUM4OGebyR
— Guy Boston Sports (@GuyBostonSports) May 19, 2021
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Golden State Warriors (100) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (103)
[Highlights] #7 @LAKERS (-225; $9.03) d. #8 WARRIORS (+190; $9.07) 103-100 [GSW +5.5 | u218.5]
[Highlights] #9 @GRIZZLIES (-176; $12.26) d. #10 SPURS (+156; $11.79) 100-96 [PUSH -4 | u222.5]
[Highlights] F LeBron James, LAL (W v.GSW): 22 PTS (7-17 FG | 2-4 3P), 10 AST, 11 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Jonas Valanciunas, MEM (W v.SAS): 23 PTS (10-16 FG | 0-1 3P), 1 AST, 23 REB, 3 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] PG Steph Curry, GSW (L @LAL): 37 PTS (12-23 FG | 6-9 3P), 3 AST, 7 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 6 TO
MLB: OF Victor Robles, Washington Nationals (turns 24)
MLB: 3B Brian Anderson, Miami Marlins (28)
NBA: PG Raul Neto, Washington Wizards (29)
MLB: 1B Ji-Man Choi, Tampa Bay Rays (30)
NFL: DB Brandon Carr, Free Agent (35)
NFL: TE Marcedes Lewis, Green Bay Packers (37)
NBA: PF Kevin Garnett, Hall of Fame (45)
NFL: LB London Fletcher, Retired after 2013 (46)
NBA: C Bill Laimbeer, Retired after 1994 (64)
NFL: QB Archie Manning, Retired after 1984 (72)
2015: The NFL announced it’s moving back extra-point kicks and will be allowing defenses to score on conversion turnovers. The owners approved the proposal to snap the ball from the 15-yard line on PATs instead of the 2-yard line to make them more challenging
2008: Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester threw his only career no-hitter just a year after recovering from Cancer and pitching in the World Series-clinching Game the previous season
2004: Minnesota Timberwolves PF Kevin Garnett exploded for 32 PTS/21 REB/5 BLK in Game 7 vs. the Sacramento Kings on his 28th birthday to clinch Minnesota’s 1st Western Conference Finals in franchise history just days after famously referring to the Game 7 as a war with weapons like uzi’s and grenades
1998: St. Louis Cardinals 1B Mark McGwire hit 3 2-run HRs in a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, becoming the 12th player in MLB history to hit 3 HRs in a game 2x in a season
1987: Los Angeles Lakers PG Magic Johnson won his 1st MVP Award, becoming the 1st guard in 23 years to be named MVP
1962: St. Louis Cardinals OF Stan Musial recorded his 3,431st career hit to break Honus Wagner‘s NL record
1960: In his debut for the San Francisco Giants, SP Juan Marchial pitched a complete game one-hitter during a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies
1935: NFL officially adopted an annual college draft, beginning the next season
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