Days in Sports
What Happened in Sports: May 25, 2022
See what happened in sports on May 25, 2022 ft. the Celtics' massive win in Miami with lockdown defense, Jaylen Brown's big slam, and more!
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May 25th, 2022 was highlighted by the Celtics winning a pivotal Eastern Conference Finals Game 5 against the Heat after locking down Miami for the second straight contest. Boston’s huge 24-2 run spurred them to a 3-2 series lead as Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum took over in the third quarter, while Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry struggled immensely as they dealt with their own injuries. Brown threw down a soaring dunk on Bam, Al Horford showcased his handles to finish a fast-break and-one layup, plus Adebayo had a vicious put-back slam.
See what happened in sports on May 25th last year, headlined by Luka dominating the Clippers to give Dallas a 2-0 series lead, LeBron and AD propelling LA past Phoenix, and Julius Randle winning the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award as well as what happened in sports on May 25th, 2020 ft. NBA teams releasing updates about re-opening practice facilities and the anniversary of Kawhi Leonard leading Toronto to their first NBA Finals.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts & records from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
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BAM RIPS IT DOWN#NBAConferenceFinals presented by Google Pixel on ESPN pic.twitter.com/RgIpBijQAQ
— NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2022
Al Horford goes coast-to-coast ? pic.twitter.com/1sWTSa5J7z
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 26, 2022
The @celtics had it rolling on both ends as they went on a 24-2 run to take control of Game 5 and go up 3-2 in the series! pic.twitter.com/khp0b1b0Ih
— NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2022
Jaylen Brown is a frequent flyer ?
After his Game 5 dunk, we take a look back at some of the best career postseason dunks! pic.twitter.com/Xrlp9vDGuf
— NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2022
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8:30 PM:#2 Boston Celtics vs. #1 Miami Heat [Tied 2-2]
NFL: DL Jonathan Greenard, Houston Texans (turns 25)
MLB: RP Michael King, New York Yankees (27)
MLB: OF Jake Fraley, Cincinnati Reds (27)
NBA: SG Norman Powell, Los Angeles Clippers (29)
NFL: LB Brian Urlacher, Hall of Fame (44)
MLB: SS Miguel Tejada, Retired after 2013 (48)
2019: Toronto Raptors went on a 26-3 run in the 2nd half of Eastern Conference Game 6 to eliminate the No.1 seed Milwaukee Bucks and advance to their very 1st NBA Finals in franchise history during Kawhi Leonard‘s 1st season in Canada
2017: Cleveland Cavaliers SF LeBron James passed Michael Jordan to become the all-time scoring leader in NBA Playoff history (5,989 points). King James has almost 2,000 more Playoff PTS (7,631) than any player in history now
2002: Boston Celtics SF Paul Pierce outscored the New Jersey Nets himself in the 4th quarter (19 to 16) to help erase a 21-point deficit and complete the largest 4th Qtr comeback victory in NBA Playoff history. The 21-pt 4Q playoff comeback has been tied but never surpassed since
1998: Indiana Pacers SG Reggie Miller drained the game-winner in Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 against Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance” Chicago Bulls to tie the series 2-2 that would eventually go to 7 games
1993: Phoenix Suns PF Charles Barkley was officially named the NBA MVP after leading his new team to the best record in the NBA while averaging 25.6 PPG/12.2 RPG/5.1 APG on 52% FG
1975: Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Bullets 96-95 to complete just the 3rd sweep in NBA Finals history at the time (1959 Celtics, 1971 Bucks)
1951: After hitting .477 in the minors, San Francisco Giants OF Willie Mays went 0-5 in his MLB debut
1935: The last of his 714 career home runs, Boston Braves OF Babe Ruth hit 3 HR during a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates
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