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What Happened in Sports: May 29, 2022
See what happened in sports on May 29, 2022 ft. Boston beating Miami in ECF Game 7 after almost blowing it, many MLB walk-offs, and more!
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May 29th, 2022 was highlighted by Boston winning ECF Game 7 in Miami to advance to their first NBA Finals since 2010 after nearly blowing a late 13-point lead as Jimmy Butler’s GW-3PA missed the mark. Jayson Tatum was awarded the Larry Bird ECF MVP honor with his 25 PPG average in the series. Three MLB contenders clutched up with extra-inning walk-off RBI’s as Eduardo Escobar completed a Mets’ sweep, Trent Grisham homered off the foul pole, and Jake Burger singled to beat the crosstown rival Cubs. Jed Lowrie also lined a GW hit for Oakland.
See what happened in sports on May 29th last year, headlined by the Bucks finishing their revenge of Miami by sweeping the Heat, Portland beating Denver despite Dame‘s cold shooting night, and No. 1 seed Utah’s dominant Game 3 win in Memphis as well as what happened in sports on May 29th, 2020 ft. the NBA’s official plan to restart on July 31st and three more teams re-opening their practice facilities.
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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MAX STRUS DRAINS A HUGE 3
WIN or GO HOME Game 7 on ESPN pic.twitter.com/cl0Z8QMOCT
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
Big Al with a BIG block to ignite the break!
WIN or GO HOME Game 7 Live Now on ESPN pic.twitter.com/w9z76smrrN
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
Jayson Tatum knocks down an incredible side-step 3??
WIN or GO HOME Game 7 on ESPN pic.twitter.com/yRsPhKvhV2
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
JAYSON TATUM. ANOTHER CLUTCH BUCKET. pic.twitter.com/isSNhdA2YX
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2022
Jayson Tatum lifted the @celtics to the win in Game 7 to claim the Bob Cousy Trophy as Eastern Conference Champions and advance to the #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV! #BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/dilXguSyQ5
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
Jimmy Butler followed up his 47-point performance in Game 6 with 35 points in Game 7 while playing a full 48 minutes for the @MiamiHEAT. #HEATCulture@JimmyButler: 35 PTS, 9 REB pic.twitter.com/nxsgpSy46X
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
The @celtics have advanced to the 2022 #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV! pic.twitter.com/xGOla7urT4
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
Ahead of Sunday's WIN or GO HOME Game 7, take a look back at the best plays from the first 6 games of the Eastern Conference Finals!
? Game 7: CELTICS vs. HEAT, 8:30pm/et on ESPN ? pic.twitter.com/OT1zndx6XD
— NBA (@NBA) May 28, 2022
Jimmy WENT OFF for a Playoff career-high 47 points to force Game 7 ?
Before tomorrow's Game 7 action, take a look at Jimmy's best plays of the Eastern Conference Finals so far!
? Game 7: CELTICS vs. HEAT, 8:30pm/et on ESPN ? pic.twitter.com/JCOTXZyFNH
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2022
Jayson Tatum (24.8 PPG) has led the @celtics in scoring through the first 6 games of the Eastern Conference Finals… Check out his best plays of the ECF in preparation for Sunday's Game 7!
? Game 7: CELTICS/HEAT, 8:30pm/et on ESPN ? pic.twitter.com/loQyfDee7S
— NBA (@NBA) May 28, 2022
Jayson Tatum & Jimmy Butler have dueled back and forth throughout the Eastern Conference Finals, but now it all comes down to two words…
? GAME SEVEN ?
8:30pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/qMELgx41Yo
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2022
Amazin'.@escobardelapica walks it off to complete the sweep! pic.twitter.com/3VkmhWh5Uf
— MLB (@MLB) May 30, 2022
Nick Plummer's first MLB hit AND homer ties the game in the 9th! pic.twitter.com/pn1q26PNJS
— MLB (@MLB) May 30, 2022
Sunday night snow cone! pic.twitter.com/DLYhOkJTh8
— MLB (@MLB) May 30, 2022
Off the pole for the win!
(MLB x @CapitalOne) pic.twitter.com/MjjffFUs0O
— MLB (@MLB) May 29, 2022
Jed Wowrie. pic.twitter.com/KnPtgy39OC
— MLB (@MLB) May 30, 2022
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8:30 PM: #2 Boston Celtics vs. #1 Miami Heat [Tied 3-3]
NBA: SG Austin Reaves, Los Angeles Lakers (turns 24)
NBA: G Markelle Fultz, Orlando Magic (24)
NBA: F Stanley Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (26)
NFL: OL Dan Feeney, New York Jets (28)
MLB: SP Steven Matz, St. Louis Cardinals (31)
MLB: RP Nick Wittgren, St. Louis Cardinals (31)
NFL: OL Justin Britt, Houston Texans (31)
MLB: RP Trevor Rosenthal, Last played in 2020 (32)
NFL: DL Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah, Last played in 2020 (33)
NBA: F Carmelo Anthony, Free Agent (38)
2010: Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay pitched just the 20th perfect game in MLB history in a 1-0 victory over the Florida Marlins
2001: Cleveland Indians 1B Jim Thome passed Albert Belle for the all-time HR (242) franchise record. In his 13 seasons with the Indians, Thome belted a total of 337 HR, which still stands as the record today
1997: Utah Jazz PG John Stockton drained the GW-3PM at the buzzer to advance the Jazz to their 1st NBA Finals appearance in franchise history after defeating the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals
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
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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