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What Happened in Sports: May 30, 2021
What happened in sports on May 30, 2021 ft. Brooklyn Big 3's historic game, AD's injury vs. Suns, Clippers tying up Mavs, and more!
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May 30th, 2021 was highlighted by the Brooklyn Big 3 having a historic performance against the Celtics with a combined 104 points between the trio, the t-most all-time. Kawhi & Paul George had another big game to bring the Clippers back in the series with it all tied up 2-2 now. CP3 showed some good health in the Suns win but it was AD’s injury that was the major storyline in LA’s Game 4 loss while Trae Young led the Hawks to a commanding 3-1 lead over New York.
See what happened in sports on May 30th last year, headlined by LG Lane Taylor agreeing to take a $2.3M pay cut to remain in Green Bay as well as the anniversary of Babe Ruth‘s final game. 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.
CARUSO OFF THE BACKBOARD TO BRON 😱 pic.twitter.com/PvmHP4aYwZ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2021
This Bron dime to McLemore 🤯 pic.twitter.com/YcQWTH3cKV
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2021
LeBron SPIN AND SLAM 😤 pic.twitter.com/ocJXz06rl0
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2021
🤯 @KDTrey5 (42 PTS) and @KyrieIrving (39 PTS) become the 8th pair of teammates in @NBAHistory to drop 39+ apiece in an #NBAPlayoffs game.
Game 5 – Tue, 7:30pm/et, TNT pic.twitter.com/1HvyBGjkdu
— NBA (@NBA) May 31, 2021
18 ASSISTS for James Harden, an #NBAPlayoffs career-high!
Game 5 📅 Wed, 7:30 PM ET, TNT pic.twitter.com/GiAwVkgVw5
— NBA (@NBA) May 31, 2021
LUKA HALF-COURT LOB TO FINNEY-SMITH 🔥 pic.twitter.com/w5kCMqVcit
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 31, 2021
we can’t stop watching this catch.
— Cut4 (@Cut4) May 30, 2021
This Tatum move was NASTY 🔥 pic.twitter.com/d2beIRbEj9
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2021
.@MrLapara comes through! #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/Cd7QdUFwPY
— MLB (@MLB) May 30, 2021
Kawhi’s efficient double-double leads the @LAClippers to their 2nd straight win in Dallas, tying the series at 2-2. Game 5 is Wed. at 10pm/et on TNT.
29p | 10r | 2s | 2b | 11-15 shooting pic.twitter.com/yFOtnlEAIo
— NBA (@NBA) May 31, 2021
❄️ @TheTraeYoung (27 PTS, 9 AST) and the @ATLHawks take a 3-1 lead over NYK! #NBAPlayoffs
Game 5 – Wed, 7:30pm/et, TNT pic.twitter.com/LVbh9oKU7e
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2021
Gritty game 4 from @CP3. 😤
18 PTS
9 AST
3 STL
Tied 2-2, the series shifts to Phoenix for Game 5 on Tuesday at 10pm/et on TNT. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/zpAT2AyD6h
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2021
We are still not sure how @tatis_jr can move like this. 😳 pic.twitter.com/YeyYSr2ZhH
— MLB (@MLB) May 30, 2021
Archie. Peyton. @EliManning.
The Top 2️⃣5️⃣ plays by the Manning family! (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/S5V6aFBKPM
— NFL (@NFL) May 31, 2021
May 30, 1987: Boston #Celtics PF Larry Bird put up 37 PTS, 9 REB, & 9 AST in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals while Kevin McHale, Robert Parrish, and Dennis Johnson all put up double-doubles to defeat the Detroit Pistons
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 1, 2021
Manny Ramirez career resume:
– 12x All-Star
– 9x Silver Slugger
– 2x World Series Champion & 2004 WS MVP
– Most postseason HR (29) of all-time
– 2002 AL Batting Title (.349)
– 2004 AL HR Leader (43)
– 1999 MLB RBI Leader (165)
– 3x AL OBP Leader
pic.twitter.com/X5ssBrCK0O
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 9, 2021
Manny Ramirez’s all-time ranks in Cleveland #Indians history:
– 1st in career SLG% (.592) & OPS (.998)
– 1st in season RBI (165) & OPS (1.154)
– 2nd in season SLG (.697)
– 3rd in career HR (236)
– 4th in career OBP (.407)
– 5th & 6th in season HR (45 & 44) pic.twitter.com/P1uKjnuQui
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 9, 2021
Most Postseason HRs in MLB history:
1. Manny Ramirez (29),
2. Bernie Williams (22),
3. Derek Jeter (20),
T-4. Albert Pujols, George Springer (19)
pic.twitter.com/5pogSlMLVr
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 9, 2021
Derek Jeter finished his career with 3,465 hits.
He got the first of them OTD in 1995. pic.twitter.com/JFuWnxytXn
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) May 30, 2021
Longest NBA GW Buzzer-beaters since 2000:
1. Tyreke Evans vs. MEM 12/29/10 (50 ft)
2. Jeremy Lamb vs. TOR 3/24/19 (48 ft)
3. Devin Harris vs. PHI 2/23/09 (43 ft)
T4. Damian Lillard vs. OKC 4/23/19 (36 ft)
T4. Russell Westbrook vs. DEN 4/9/17 (36 ft)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 10, 2021
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[Highlights] #2 SUNS (+229; $14.78) d. #7 @LAKERS (-270; $9.03) 100-92 [PHX +6.5 | u209.5] (TIED 2-2)
[Highlights] #2 NETS (-310; $11.03) d. #7 @CELTICS (+255; $7.74) 141-126 [BKN -7.5 | o228.5] (BKN 3-1)
[Highlights] #5 @HAWKS (-200; $13.67) d. #4 KNICKS (+170; $18.22) 113-96 [ATL -5 | PUSH 209] (ATL 3-1)
[Highlights] #4 CLIPPERS (-150; $10.44) d. #5 @MAVERICKS (+135; $10.00) 106-81 [LAC -3 | u220.5] (TIED 2-2)
[Highlights] F Kevin Durant, BKN (W @BOS): 42 PTS (14-20 FG | 3-3 3P), 5 AST, 4 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] G Kyrie Irving, BKN (W @BOS): 39 PTS (11-24 FG | 6-12 3P), 2 AST, 11 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] G James Harden, BKN (W @BOS): 23 PTS (8-12 FG | 2-5 3P), 18 AST, 5 REB, 3 BLK, 2 STL, 6 TO
[Highlights] F Jayson Tatum, BOS (L v.BKN): 40 PTS (10-22 FG | 3-7 3P), 5 AST, 7 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] SF Kawhi Leonard, LAC (W @DAL): 29 PTS (11-15 FG | 2-3 3P), 3 AST, 10 REB, 2 BLK, 2 STL, 3 TO
NFL: CB Kendall Sheffield, Atlanta Falcons (turns 25)
MLB: OF Brett Phillips, Tampa Bay Rays (27)
NFL: C Ryan Kelly, Indianapolis Colts (28)
NBA: SF Harrison Barnes, Sacramento Kings (29)
NBA: SG Jeremy Lamb, Indiana Pacers (29)
MLB: SP Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies (31)
MLB: RP John Brebbia, San Francisco Giants (31)
MLB: RP Tony Watson, Los Angeles Angels (36)
MLB: OF Manny Ramirez, Retired after 2011 (49)
1987: Boston Celtics PF Larry Bird put up 37 points, 9 rebounds, & 9 assists in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals while Kevin McHale, Robert Parrish, and Dennis Johnson all put up double-doubles to defeat the Detroit Pistons
1986: OF Barry Bonds made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates, going 0-5 with 3 strikeouts in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers
1971: San Francisco Giants OF Willie Mays hit his 638th career HR, breaking Stan Musial‘s NL record in the process with his 1,950th career run scored
1935: Babe Ruth only played the 1st inning of the Boston Braves’ doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, and it would turn out to be the very last appearance of his illustrious MLB career
1922: Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals completed a trade, swapping OF Max Flack for OF Cliff Heathcote in the middle of a doubleheader; both players would play for both teams that day
1894: Boston Beaneaters 2B Bobby Lowe became the 1st player to hit 4 HRs during a single game in baseball history, a win over the Cincinnati Reds
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