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What Happened in Sports: November 12, 2021
See what happened in sports on November 12, 2021 ft. 2021 Platinum Glove winners, Steph's new 3PM record, Lu Dort's GW steal & score, and more!
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November 12th, 2021 was highlighted by the MLB naming the 2021 Platinum Glove winners with Nolan Arenado taking home his record fifth award while Carlos Correa added his first. Steph Curry became the NBA’s all-time leader in 3PM (including playoffs) while Buddy Hield passed Steph Curry for the most 3PM in a player’s first 400 career games. Grayson Allen forced OT with a clutch 3PM but Dennis Schroder’s 38 points led Boston’s OT win plus Lu Dort’s game-winning steal & score helped OKC claim a fourth straight victory.
Obi Toppin and Miles Bridges exchanged windmill jams, Karl-Anthony Towns made history for a Center once again with 11 straight games hitting multiple 3’s, and Jarrett Allen came through with man’s jam as the Cavs stayed hot. The San Francisco Giants also extended Manager Gabe Kapler after a surprisingly super successful 2021 season.
See what happened in sports on November 12th last year, headlined by the MLB MVP’s being announced with Freddie Freeman (NL) and Jose Abreu (AL taking home the hardware and the Titans losing a crucial matchup against the Colts on TNF as well as what happened in sports on November 12th, 2019 ft. the Lakers clutch late 4th-quarter victory against the Suns.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
2017 NL Platinum Glove: Nolan Arenado
2018 NL Platinum Glove: Nolan Arenado
2019 NL Platinum Glove: Nolan Arenado
2020 NL Platinum Glove: Nolan Arenado
2021 NL Platinum Glove: Nolan Arenado ?? pic.twitter.com/Km5s62Ycz5
— MLB (@MLB) November 13, 2021
The defense that earned @TeamCJCorrea a Platinum Glove ?? pic.twitter.com/g8FMXVNGIy
— MLB (@MLB) November 13, 2021
Lu Dort STEAL AND SCORE FOR THE WIN…that's 4 straight for the @okcthunder!
???????? pic.twitter.com/z4amU7ciU4
— NBA (@NBA) November 13, 2021
GIVE IT UP.
GET IT BACK.
GRAYSON ALLEN TIES THE GAME.
13.6 left on ESPN pic.twitter.com/9wQZQF8hCE
— NBA (@NBA) November 13, 2021
Dennis Schroder's 38 POINTS lead the @celtics to victory in OT! ?? pic.twitter.com/hhCzj3XRdQ
— NBA (@NBA) November 13, 2021
How did Jrue Holiday find George Hill?
HOW DID HILL MAKE THE SHOT?
Wild @Bucks sequence to close the first half on ESPN ? pic.twitter.com/nWxPDbr35s
— NBA (@NBA) November 13, 2021
Marcus Smart with a no-look dime ? pic.twitter.com/99Y5tt83aP
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 13, 2021
OBI TOPPIN ?
MILES BRIDGES ?
Windmills on BOTH ENDS.
Watch the final 2:00 on League Passhttps://t.co/5QqkBhf1W0 pic.twitter.com/oKZEO7pcHg
— NBA (@NBA) November 13, 2021
KP CAPS HIS 23-POINT HALF FROM HALFCOURT ?
Catch the 2nd half on League Pass https://t.co/5QqkBhf1W0 pic.twitter.com/hTp2gSvuVL
— NBA (@NBA) November 13, 2021
Jarrett Allen got UP for the slam ? pic.twitter.com/M6hR93ok2u
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 13, 2021
40 points.
9 threes.
Regular @StephenCurry30 things.
Steph's NBA-best 3rd 40-point game of the season leads the @warriors to an NBA-best 11-1 record! pic.twitter.com/2v3hhVz4Va
— NBA (@NBA) November 13, 2021
[SEE MORE]
7:30 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (6-6) vs. Boston Celtics (5-6)
8:00 PM: Phoenix Suns (7-3) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-5)
9:00 PM: Atlanta Hawks (4-8) vs. Denver Nuggets (7-4)
10:00 PM: Chicago Bulls (8-3) vs. Golden State Warriors (10-1)
10:30 PM: Minnesota Timberwolves (3-7) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (7-5)
NFL: DL Dexter Lawrence, New York Giants (turns 24)
NFL: P Tommy Townsend, Kansas City Chiefs (25)
NFL: RB Nyheim Hines, Indianapolis Colts (25)
NFL: CB Mackensie Alexander, Minnesota Vikings (28)
NBA: PG Trey Burke, Dallas Mavericks (29)
NBA: PF Davis Bertans, Washington Wizards (29)
NFL: K Cairo Santos, Chicago Bears (30)
MLB: RP Matt Strahm, San Diego Padres (30)
MLB: OF Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves (31)
NBA: PG Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers (33)
MLB: SP Mike Leake, Retired after 2019 (34)
MLB: SP Charlie Morton, Free Agent (38)
NFL: LB Lance Briggs, Retired after 2014 (41)
MLB: OF Sammy Sosa, Retired after 2007 (53)
2019: Former Houston Astros SP Mike Fiers was the 1st to reveal the team’s sign-stealing scandal, essentially serving as a whistleblower once he left the franchise that culminated in the harshest punishment for a team in MLB history
2019: Chicago Bulls G Coby White became the 1st rookie, 1st Bulls player, and the youngest player ever to hit 7 3PM in a single Qtr, doing so to outscore the Knicks by 20 PTS in the 4th Qtr of what was a tied game after 3 Qtrs
2009: Miami Heat SG Dwyane Wade threw down an iconic poster dunk on Cleveland Cavaliers C Anderson Varejao after LeBron James missed a dunk on the other end
2004: Los Angeles Lakers SG Kobe Bryant landed a memorable slam all over Orlando Magic rookie No.1 overall pick C Dwight Howard
1997: Seattle Mariners OF Ken Griffey Jr. became the 9th-ever unanimous AL MVP after hitting .304 with 46 HRs and 147 RBI
1995: Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino became the NFL’s all-time leading passer, passing Fran Tarkenton with 47,003 career yards. Marino is now in 7th place with 61,361 PASS YDS
1986: Boston Red Sox SP Roger Clemens won the AL Cy Young Award on a unanimous vote, becoming just the 2nd pitcher to do so (Denny McLain)
1972: Miami Dolphins Head Coach Don Shula became the 1st in NFL history to reach 100 wins in just 10 seasons
1970: In their 11th game, the Cleveland Cavaliers finally secured their 1st win in franchise history, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 105-103
1967: Detroit Lions set a dubious NFL record when they fumbled 10 times in a game, losing 5 of them
1933: The 1st Sunday football was played in Philadelphia between the Eagles and Bears; the game ended in a 3-3 tie
1892: William “Pudge” Heffelfinger became the 1st professional football player, as he was compensated $500 by the Allegheny Athletic Association to help defeat the Pittsburgh Athletic Club
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