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What Happened in Sports: May 29, 2021
What happened in sports on May 29, 2021 ft. Bucks sweeping the Heat, Blazers win despite bad Dame game, Tatis Jr. clutch HR in 9th, and more!
Marca English
May 29th, 2021 was highlighted by the Milwaukee Bucks sweeping the Miami Heat making the reigning Eastern Conference Champions the first team eliminated in this year’s NBA playoffs. The other East playoff matchup saw the 76ers dominate Washington once again while Philly is setting offensive records in their uneven series.
Portland finally found a way to win despite a bad game from Dame (10 points on 1-10 FG) while the Jazz showed why they were the No.1 seed in a dominant Game 3 win at Memphis. The big story in the MLB was Fernando Tatis Jr.’s electrifying game-tying shot in the 9th inning followed by Wil Myers go-ahead HR in the 12th.
See what happened in sports on May 29th last year, headlined by the NBA’s plan to restart their season along with the Celtics, Knicks, Wizards reopening their practice facilities. 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.
🚨 EL NIÑO TIES THE GAME IN THE TOP OF THE NINTH WITH A 3-RUN HR 🚨 pic.twitter.com/YRLMGrMqch
— MLB (@MLB) May 29, 2021
https://t.co/Iv6icdB6yJ pic.twitter.com/v9eW17LJhB
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 30, 2021
This Ja cross was tough 😨 pic.twitter.com/hOwoTH2Rdd
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2021
Ja Morant went 360 on this SLAM 😤 pic.twitter.com/k0cl7546CN
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2021
Spida with the tough bucket 💪 pic.twitter.com/VxTst4uaC1
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2021
Donovan Mitchell (29 PTS) and Mike Conley (27 PTS, 7 3PM) help the @utahjazz go up 2-1! #NBAPlayoffs #TakeNote
Game 4: Monday at 9:30pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/684eWPxcTW
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2021
JOEL EMBIID WITH AUTHORITY 🔨 pic.twitter.com/uO0qKpQCSe
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2021
🔔 36 PTS on 14-18 shooting
🔔 #NBAPlayoffs career-high
🔔 3-0 series lead@JoelEmbiid guided the @sixers in Game 3! #HereTheyCome
Game 4: Monday at 7pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/1s2fjsJZPV
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2021
🦌 @Giannis_An34 posts the 3rd #NBAPlayoffs Triple-Double in @Bucks franchise history, helping MIL advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals! #FearTheDeer
💪 20 PTS
💪 12 REB
💪 15 AST pic.twitter.com/dZwHUvlQ76
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2021
Watch the top plays from the @Bucks as they defeated the Heat 4-0 to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals!#NBAPlayoffs #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/j8WUmOmxzT
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2021
Norman Powell and CJ McCollum help the @trailblazers even the series at 2 games apiece! #NBAPlayoffs @npowell2404 : 29 PTS, 4 3PM@CJMcCollum: 21 PTS, 8 AST
Game 5: Tuesday at 9pm/et on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/9QyiNRueMq
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2021
A career-high 14 Ks for Zack Wheeler. Just filthy. 🤮 pic.twitter.com/315BkoalIf
— MLB (@MLB) May 29, 2021
The best high basketball IQ plays of the 2020-21 regular season! pic.twitter.com/k1LPkQl1Jr
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2021
Rudy Gobert’s DENIALS on DUNK ATTEMPTS! 💥🚫
JAZZ (1-1) GRIZZLIES Game 3 tonight at 9:30pm/et on ESPN. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/U09sOOK1df
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2021
May 29, 1997: Utah #Jazz PG John Stockton nailed a 3PM at the buzzer to advance the Jazz to their 1st NBA Finals appearance in franchise history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 29, 2021
May 29, 2010: Philadelphia #Phillies SP Roy Halladay pitched just the 20th perfect game in MLB history in a 1-0 victory over the Florida Marlins
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 29, 2021
May 29, 1980: In a heated race for NBA Rookie of the Year, Celtics PF Larry Bird edged out Magic Johnson for the Award while C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won his 6th and final MVP which still stands as the NBA record
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 29, 2021
May 29, 1995: Following 3 lead changes in the game’s final 0:13.3 on 3PM from #Pacers Reggie Miller, #Magic Brian Shaw, and Penny Hardaway, Pacers C Rik Smits nailed a jumper from the FT line as time expired to take Game 4 of the ECF
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 29, 2021
“THAT’S WHAT MELO DOES!”@carmeloanthony‘s most clutch shots from the last five seasons! pic.twitter.com/PkVXyFjNUf
— NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2020
Most PTS during 1 GP in #Knicks history:
1. Carmelo Anthony (62)
2. Bernard King (60)
3. Richie Guerin (57)
4. Bernard King (55)
T5. Allan Houston, Willis Reed (53)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
Carmelo Anthony’s Denver #Nuggets franchise ranks:
– 2nd career FTA (4,462)
– 3rd career PTS (13,970), FGM (3,989), MIN (20,521), and FTM (3,582)
– 4th career PPG (24.8)
– 4th season PPG (28.9 in 2006-07)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
To celebrate Carmelo Anthony’s 36th Birthday today, we take a look back at some of Melo’s rookie year highlights!
#NBAVault #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/4VbAIX1HLW
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 29, 2020
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[Highlights] #1 JAZZ (-209; $13.00) d. #8 @GRIZZLIES (+185; $12.26) 121-111 [UTA -5 | o224] (UTA 2-1)
[Highlights] #3 BUCKS(-200; $9.48) d. #6 @HEAT (+170; $8.99) 120-103 [MIL -5 | o221.5] (MIL 4-0)
[Highlights] #6 @BLAZERS (-191; $11.20) d. #3 NUGGETS (+166; $10.80) 115-95 [POR -4.5 | u227.5] (TIED 2-2)
[Highlights] #1 76ERS (-250; $11.26) d. #8 @WIZARDS (+212; $11.15) 132-103 [PHI -6.5 | o227.5] (PHI 3-0)
[Highlights] C Joel Embiid, PHI (W @WSH): 36 PTS (14-18 FG | 3-4 3P), 2 AST, 8 REB, 1 BLK, 3 STL, 2 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (W @MIA): 20 PTS (8-18 FG | 0-4 3P), 15 AST, 12 REB, 2 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] PG Russell Westbrook, WSH (L v.PHI): 26 PTS (9-18 FG | 3-6 3P), 10 AST, 12 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] PG Mike Conley, UTA (W @MEM): 27 PTS (8-16 FG | 7-10 3P), 8 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] SF Norman Powell, POR (W v.DEN): 29 PTS (11-15 FG | 4-4 3P), 1 AST, 2 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO
NBA: PG Markelle Fultz, Orlando Magic (turns 23)
NFL: OL Dan Feeney, New York Jets (27)
NFL: LB B.J. Goodson, Free Agent (28)
MLB: SP Steven Matz, Toronto Blue Jays (30)
MLB: RP Nick Wittgren, Cleveland Indians (30)
NFL: C Justin Britt, Houston Texans (30)
MLB: RP Trevor Rosenthal, Oakland Athletics (31)
NFL: DL Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah, Free Agent (32)
NBA: SF Carmelo Anthony, Portland Trail Blazers (37)
2010: Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay pitched just the 20th perfect game in MLB history in a 1-0 victory over the Florida Marlins
2008: Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, 100-92, to advance to their 16th NBA Finals appearance
1997: Utah Jazz PG John Stockton nailed a 3 pointer at the buzzer to advance the Jazz to their 1st NBA Finals appearance in franchise history which is now 1 of the 10 series-clinching buzzer-beaters in NBA history
1996: SS Cal Ripken Jr. became the Baltimore Orioles’ all-time HR leader with his 334th career dinger, passing Eddie Murray. Ripken Jr. would go on to hit 431 career HR with Baltimore which still stands as the franchise record
1995: Following 3 lead changes in the game’s final 0:13.3 on 3’s from Indiana Pacers SG Reggie Miller, Orlando Magic PG Brian Shaw, and PG Penny Hardaway, Pacers C Rik Smits nailed a jumper from the FT line as time expired to take Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals
1993: In the Texas Rangers’ 15-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox, OF Jose Canseco pitched the 8th inning (3 runs, 2 hits, 3 walks), which resulted in season-ending elbow surgery on his throwing arm
1990: Oakland Athletics OF Rickey Henderson stole his 893rd career stolen base, passing Ty Cobb for 1st place in AL history
1989: Philadelphia Phillies 3B Mike Schmidt announced his retirement at age 39 after hitting just .203 for the season, finishing his career 7th all-time in HRs (548)
1980: In a heated race for NBA Rookie of the Year, Boston Celtics PF Larry Bird edged out Los Angeles Lakers PG Magic Johnson for the Award, while Lakers C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won his 6th and final MVP, which still stands as the NBA record
1976: Houston Astros P Joe Niekro hit his 1st (and only) career HR off of his older brother, Atlanta Braves SP Phil Niekro
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