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What Happened in Sports: November 20, 2021
See what happened in sports on November 20, 2021 ft. Giannis making NBA history, DC coming in clutch vs. Miami, Turner's triple poster, and more!
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November 20th, 2021 was highlighted by reigning NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo adding more history to his career collection as he put up an incredibly efficient stat-line to lead the Bucks over the Magic. Washington’s depth continues to aid their hot start as DC pulled off a 16-pt comeback vs. Miami, Myles Turner terrorized the Pelicans with a triple poster putback dunk, and Dame added to his Portland greatness. Eagles extended slot CB Avonte Maddox, KAT went wild in MIN, and Alec Burks exploded in the 4th Qtr.
See what happened in sports on November 20th last year, headlined by an epic day in 2020 NBA Free Agency with Monrtezl Harrell switching LA squads and many players being re-signed on big deals including Davis Bertans (5y/$80M) of the Wizards as well as what happened in sports on November 20th, 2019 ft. an awesome OT thriller between the Clippers and Celtics.
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.
Myles Turner goes over THREE Pelicans for this putback dunk ? pic.twitter.com/PiKMPum6RT
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 21, 2021
KAT WITH THE REVERSE WINDMILL ? pic.twitter.com/mXmpudKLXu
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 21, 2021
Giannis becomes the first player with 30 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists in less than 35 minutes since Willie Naulls in 1959! #NBA75 @Giannis_An34: 32 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks in 30 minutes pic.twitter.com/K208KqDMYv
— NBA (@NBA) November 21, 2021
KCP ties it.
Dinwiddie for the lead.
11-0 @WashWizards run!
35 seconds left on League Pass: https://t.co/5QqkBhf1W0 pic.twitter.com/dRL9vOA3KI
— NBA (@NBA) November 21, 2021
Alec Burks WENT OFF in the 4th quarter for the Knicks W ? pic.twitter.com/iTcrRHxS8m
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 21, 2021
November 20, 2019: Los Angeles #Clippers & Boston #Celtics battled in an OT thriller that was considered a Game of the Year contender with numerous big play highlights at the end with LA walking away victorious 107-104 in the Staples Center
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 20, 2021
November 1, 2016: No.1 overall pick Philadelphia #76ers PG Ben Simmons hit the 1st 3PM of his NBA career after starting out 0-17 on 3PA up to that point
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 20, 2021
November 20, 2010: Los Angeles #Clippers PF Blake Griffin posterized New York Knicks C Timofey Mozgov and finished a spinning dunk on Danilo Gallinari for 2 of his best career highlights
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 20, 2021
November 20, 2011: Tampa Bay #Buccaneers RB LeGarrette Blount scored on a ridiculous 54-yd TD run after breaking numerous tackles in an all-time career highlight
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 20, 2021
November 20, 1977: Chicago #Bears RB Walter Payton broke O.J. Simpson's NFL single-game record at the time by racking up 275 RUSH YDS against the Vikings which lasted until 2000 Corey Dillon (278)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 20, 2021
Most RUSH YDS during 1 GP in NFL history:
1. Adrian Peterson (296)
2. Jamal Lewis (295)
3. Jerome Harrison (285)
4. Corey Dillon (278)
5. Walter Payton (275)
6. O.J. Simpson (273)
7. Shaun Alexander (266)
8. Jamaal Charles (259)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 20, 2021
[SEE MORE]
7:00 PM: Miami Heat (11-5) vs. Washington Wizards (10-5)
7:30 PM: Charlotte Hornets (10-7) vs. Atlanta Hawks (7-9)
8:00 PM: Memphis Grizzlies (8-7) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (6-9)
10:00 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (9-7) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8-8)
NFL: TE Noah Fant, Denver Broncos (turns 24)
NFL: OL Tyler Biadasz, Dallas Cowboys (24)
MLB: SP Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers (25)
NFL: OL Charlie Heck, Houston Texans (25)
NBA: PF Dean Wade, Cleveland Cavaliers (25)
MLB: SS Amed Rosario, Cleveland Guardians (26)
NFL: OG Zack Martin, Dallas Cowboys (31)
MLB: RP Greg Holland, Free Agent (36)
NBA: PF Carlos Boozer, Retired after 2015 (40)
2019: Los Angeles Clippers & Boston Celtics battled in an OT thriller that was considered a Game of the Year contender with numerous big play highlights at the end with LA walking away victorious 107-104 in Staples Center
2019: 2016 No.1 overall pick Philadelphia 76ers PG Ben Simmons hit the 1st 3PM of his NBA career after starting out 0-17 on 3PA up to that point
2011: Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB LeGarrette Blount scored on a ridiculous 54-yd TD run after breaking numerous tackles in an all-time career highlight
2010: Los Angeles Clippers PF Blake Griffin posterized New York Knicks C Timofey Mozgov for 1 of his best career highlights
1999: Houston Rockets C Hakeem Olajuwon became the 1st player to reach 2,000+ career steals & 2,000+ blocks in NBA history with 2 STL against the Seattle Supersonics
1997: Dallas Mavericks PF A.C. Green broke Randy Smith’s NBA record by playing in his 907th consecutive game. Green’s streak would ultimately end at 1,192 in 2001 which still stands today
1993: Orlando Magic C Shaquille O’Neal scored 24 points, secured 28 rebounds, and blocked 15 shots (2nd-most in NBA history) against the New Jersey Nets. He’s the only player ever to record 15+ PTS/15+ REB/15+ BLK in a single game
1989: 7 years after winning the AL MVP as a SS, Milwaukee Brewers OF Robin Yount was named AL MVP for the 2nd time as the only player with multiple MVPs in Brewers history to this day
1977: Chicago Bears RB Walter Payton broke O.J. Simpson’s NFL single-game record at the time by racking up 275 RUSH YDS against the Vikings which lasted until 2000 Corey Dillon (278)
1962: New York Yankees OF Mickey Mantle was named AL MVP for the 3rd time in his career, the t-most in Yankees franchise history with Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, and Alex Rodriguez
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