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Top 5 Facts (9/18/20): Giannis’ Historic MVP, 3-HR Record, & More!
The best facts to know from September 18th, 2020 including the Greek Freak making history, Brian Anderson's record hitting, and more!
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There were some impressive performances in the first game of the Western Conference Finals as multiple players added to their history list totals. Giannis also made headlines by winning MVP awards in back-to-back years, entering him into an elite class. Here are the top 5 sports facts to know from September 18, 2020:
Giannis has joined the company of all-time greats after winning his second MVP award.
Giannis joins elite company with his second straight MVP ⭐️
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 18, 2020
(via @wojespn) pic.twitter.com/RhI49PTkrp
Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players in NBA history to win #KiaMVP and #KiaDPOY in the same season! pic.twitter.com/7P1f4yMDSA
— NBA (@NBA) September 18, 2020
Los Angeles Lakers have more playoff experience with one player than the entire Denver Nuggets organization.
Pretty crazy 🤯...
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) September 18, 2020
LeBron James vs Denver Nuggets
(NBA Postseason History)
Playoff Wins - LeBron 164, Nuggets 76
Conference Finals - LeBron 9-1, Nuggets 0-3
NBA Finals Appearances - LeBron 9, Nuggets 0
NBA Titles - LeBron 3, Nuggets 0#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/12b1dyYyoh
AD displayed his dominance in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against Denver.
#PlayerOfTheDay (9/18/20) - PF Anthony Davis, LAL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 19, 2020
FACTS TO KNOW:
- 1st Conference Finals debut of 35 & 10 since Dirk in '03
- 1st Laker w/ 35 PTS & 10 REB in WCF game since Shaq
- 2 PTS & 0 REB in 4th Qtr (pulled early due to blowout)
- Dominant 3 Qtrs led LA to 5th straight win https://t.co/BWYiWI27is
Marlins’ Brian Anderson didn’t need a full nine innings to showcase his power at the plate.
Today Brian Anderson of the @Marlins became the first player in MLB history to hit 3 home runs in a game that lasted less than 9 innings.#JuntosMiami
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) September 19, 2020
Some Lakers climbed the all-time NBA postseason leaderboards after their performances in Game 1.
Congrats to @TheRealJRSmith of the @Lakers for moving up to 9th on the all-time #NBAPlayoffs 3PM list! pic.twitter.com/VDZIHEpjJQ
— NBA (@NBA) September 19, 2020
Rajon Rondo passed Michael Jordan for 10th on the all-time list for career postseason assists. pic.twitter.com/K4H4As61kK
— ESPN (@espn) September 19, 2020
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