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What Happened in Sports: May 28, 2021
What happened in sports on May 28, 2021 ft. Jayson Tatum's 50 points on Brooklyn, Clippers overcoming Luka's 44, Pujols robbed HR, and more!
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May 28th, 2021 was remembered for Jayson Tatum’s 50-piece on the Brooklyn Nets during Kyrie Irving’s return to Boston as Tatum led the Celtics upset win over the Brooklyn Big 3 to ensure they wouldn’t get swept this year, despite Harden’s monster 41-point performance. Luka Doncic had a 44-point near-triple double but it wasn’t enough against the Clippers as Kawhi & PG both balled out to get the Clippers back into the series while Trae Young led Atlanta over New York to take a 2-1 series lead. Also, Albert Pujols’ walk-off HR was robbed as the Giants won in extra innings.
See what happened in sports on May 28th last year, headlined by the state of Texas allowing fans to attend live sporting events, the Dallas Mavericks reopening their facility, and an NFL rule change allowing three players to return from IR instead of two. 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.
Tauchman takes back a walk-off! 😱 pic.twitter.com/gRCjUOqPFL
— MLB (@MLB) May 29, 2021
JAYSON TATUM OVER KD. 50 PTS. pic.twitter.com/LFGirbc9NV
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 29, 2021
Jayson Tatum pours in an #NBAPlayoffs career-high 50 PTS to lift the @celtics (1-2) in Game 3!
Game 4: Sunday at 7pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/Kp0snkOubg
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2021
YIKES 😱🤯 pic.twitter.com/kyg1I3vO85
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 29, 2021
Bat drop so casual. #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/vQf4qsQ7Xy
— MLB (@MLB) May 29, 2021
Pinch-hit game tying homer! pic.twitter.com/yWL2MJMrqj
— MLB (@MLB) May 29, 2021
Trae Young from DEEP ❄️ pic.twitter.com/ebxw0qc4Fv
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 29, 2021
Kawhi and Luka duel as the @LAClippers (1-2) take Game 3 on the road! #NBAPlayoffs
Leonard: 36 PTS, 13-17 FGM
Doncic: 44 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST
Game 4: Sunday at 9:30pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/dPOgRZmEUk
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2021
21 PTS, 14 AST for @TheTraeYoung.
2-1 series lead for @ATLHawks.
Game 4: Sunday at 1pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/fNKvhCtGdc
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2021
After Luka’s ridiculous one-legged triple in Game 2… we showcase his most incredible CIRCUS SHOTS! ✨@dallasmavs (2-0) host LAC for Game 3 tonight at 9:30pm/et on ESPN. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/11XryaLiSw
— NBA (@NBA) May 28, 2021
😱 @blakegriffin23 TOP DUNKS for the @BrooklynNets!
NETS (2-0) CELTICS – Game 3 tonight at 8:30pm/et on ABC. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/dW1Esl4E1w
— NBA (@NBA) May 28, 2021
Daniel Jeremiah’s expectations for @AtlantaFalcons TE @kylepitts__?
“Gold jacket type potential” 👀 (via @MoveTheSticks) pic.twitter.com/saOUTRMKsm
— NFL (@NFL) May 27, 2021
May 28, 2016: After falling into a 3-1 deficit, Golden State #Warriors SG Klay Thompson set an NBA Playoff record with 11 3PM in Game 6 to even the series with the OKC Thunder at 3-3 that led to their 3-1 series comeback and 2nd straight NBA Finals berth
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 28, 2021
The cross.
The drive.
The floater off glass.@StephenCurry30 wants Game 🖐️✌️. #NBATogetherLive pic.twitter.com/b7AAMtRI04
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2020
May 28, 2006: San Francisco #Giants OF Barry Bonds hit his 715th career home run, passing Babe Ruth for the 2nd most career HR of all-time, behind only Hank Aaron
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 28, 2021
Jerry West’s HOF resume:
– 14x All Star
– 10x All-NBA 1st Team; 2x 2nd Team
– 5x All Defense
– 1970 Scoring Champ
– 1972 AST Leader & NBA Champ
– 1969 Finals MVP (Only player to win while losing)
– Most career PTS in NBA Finals
– #44 retired by #Lakers
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
Jerry West ranks in #Lakers history:
– Top 2 FTM in 1 season (840 & 712)
– Most FTA in 1 season (977)
– 2nd PTS (25,192), FTM (7,160), FTA (8,801)
– 3rd PPG (27.0), AST (6,238), MPG (39.2), GP (932), FGM (9,016)
– 4th PTS in 1 season (2,476 in 1965-66)pic.twitter.com/wgN92eMREV
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
Most career PTS in NBA Finals history:
1. Jerry West (1,679)
2. LeBron James (1,562)
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,317)
4. Michael Jordan (1,176)
5. Elgin Baylor (1,161)
6. Bill Russell (1,151)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
May 28, 2004: After spending the morning at the hospital to witness the birth of his first child, #Pirates OF Rob Mackowiak hit a GW grand slam against the Cubs in the double header game 1, then hit a game-tying 2-run HR in the 9th inning of game 2pic.twitter.com/BCi6Bl8lsP
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 28, 2021
May 28, 1986: Boston #Celtics F Larry Bird was named NBA MVP for the 3rd consecutive season, joining Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to win the award 3 years in a row in NBA history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 28, 2021
Happy 32nd birthday to 2009 OROY and #SBXLVIII champion Percy Harvin! (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/h0vwhIkK6u
— NFL (@NFL) May 28, 2020
Percy Harvin. Game changer. pic.twitter.com/EGKX2iZ3el
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) April 4, 2021
SEE YA.@SuperBowl style.
Raise your hand if you remember this Percy Harvin kick return. 🙋♂️🙋 (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/loMtr8AmXL
— NFL (@NFL) June 11, 2019
So dominant at his peak.
Happy 33rd birthday to 4x First-Team All-Pro @NBowman53! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/pZ8lizEE7s
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) May 28, 2021
[SEE MORE]
[Highlights] #7 @CELTICS (+286; $7.74) d. #2 NETS (-352; $11.03) 125-119 [BOS +8 | o227] (BKN 2-1)
[Highlights] #4 CLIPPERS (-145; $10.44) d. #5 @MAVERICKS (+125; $10.00) 118-108 [LAC -2.5 | o219.5] (DAL 2-1)
[Highlights] #5 @HAWKS (-200; $13.67) d. #4 KNICKS (+170; $18.22) 105-94 [ATL -5 | u211] (ATL 2-1)
[Highlights] F Jayson Tatum, BOS (W v.BKN): 50 PTS (16-30 FG | 5-11 3P), 7 AST, 6 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] G James Harden, BKN (L @BOS): 41 PTS (11-18 FG | 7-12 3P), 10 AST, 7 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (L v.LAC): 44 PTS (15-28 FG | 7-13 3P), 9 AST, 9 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 5 TO
[Highlights] F/G Kawhi Leonard, LAC (W @DAL): 36 PTS (13-17 FG | 3-5 3P), 3 AST, 8 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] F Kevin Durant, BKN (L @BOS): 39 PTS (13-24 FG | 4-9 3P), 1 AST, 9 REB, 1 BLK, 4 STL, 3 TO
NBA: PG De’Anthony Melton, Memphis Grizzlies (turns 23)
MLB: SP Huascar Ynoa, Atlanta Braves (23)
NFL: LB Damien Wilson, Jacksonville Jaguars (28)
MLB: RP Craig Kimbrel, Chicago Cubs (33)
NFL: WR Percy Harvin, Retired after 2016 (33)
NFL: LB NaVorro Bowman, Retired after 2017 (34)
NBA: PG Jerry West, Hall of Fame (83)
2016: After falling into a 3-1 deficit, Golden State Warriors SG Klay Thompson set an NBA Playoff record with 11 3PM in Game 6 to even the series with the Oklahoma City Thunder at 3-3 that led to their 3-1 series comeback and second straight NBA Finals berth
2014: Indiana Pacers SG Lance Stephenson infamously blew in LeBron James‘ ear during ECF Game 5 as the Pacers managed to avoid elimination with a 90-93 win to force a Game 6
2006: San Francisco Giants OF Barry Bonds hit his 715th career home run, passing Babe Ruth for the 2nd most career HR of all-time, behind only Hank Aaron
2004: After spending the morning at the hospital to witness the birth of his first child, Pittsburgh Pirates OF Rob Mackowiak hit a GW grand slam in the 1st leg of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs, then hit a game-tying 2-run HR in the 9th inning of the 2nd game
1998: Holding a 8-6 lead over the San Francisco Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks MGR Buck Showalter made a gutsy call to walk OF Barry Bonds with the bases loaded, allowing a run to score with only one out to go in the bottom of the 9th; the strategy worked, as the next batter lined out to RF, handing Arizona the 8-7 victory
1995: Detriot Tigers (7) and Chicago White Sox (5) combined for an MLB-record 12 home runs, but Chicago prevailed 14-12. The record was surpassed by the D-Backs and Phillies in 2019 with 13
1986: Boston Celtics PF Larry Bird was named NBA MVP for the 3rd consecutive season, joining Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in history to win the award 3 years in a row
1978: Seattle SuperSonics SG Dennis Johnson blocked 7 shots in their Game 3 victory over the Washington Bullets, an NBA Finals record for a Guard
1957: NL approved the Brooklyn Dodgers’ and New York Giants’ requests to relocate out West (Los Angeles and San Francisco, California)
1952: Playing his last game before reporting to the U.S. Army, New York Giants OF Willie Mays received an ovation from the New York faithful and fans of the archrival Brooklyn Dodgers; the reigning Rookie of the Year would miss 266 games, returning to play in 1954 to win his 1st MVP Award
1951: After starting his MLB career 0-12, New York Giants OF Willie Mays finally recorded his 1st career hit — a home run off of Hall-of-Fame SP Warren Spahn
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