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Top 5 Sports Facts to Know From 8/4/20
The best facts to know from August 4th, 2020 including Luka Doncic's triple-double record, one of the craziest NBA upsets ever, and more!
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There were some crazy records set in sports yesterday. Some of these accomplishments include Devin Booker’s buzzer-beater record and a historic amount of grand slams to start a season. Here are the top 5 sports facts to know from August 4, 2020:
#PlayerOfTheDay (8/4/20) – G Luka Doncic, DAL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 5, 2020
FACTS TO KNOW:
– Youngest ever w/ 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, 10+ assists
– Most triple-doubles in a season (15) before turning 22
– 1st Dallas Maverick ever w/ 30p/20r/10a https://t.co/TbYUAIMIYy
The All-Star snub comes through at the buzzer as much as any player in the league.
Devin Booker hit a game-winning buzzer-beater to beat the Clippers yesterday and finished with 35 points.
It was the 3rd time in his career he scored 30+ and hit a game-winning buzzer-beater. The only players with more such games are Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. pic.twitter.com/EqsHjsSZvL— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 5, 2020
Devin Booker at the buzzer!
Since Booker entered the NBA in 2015-16, he now has 3 game-winning buzzer-beaters, tied with LeBron James for most in the NBA (including playoffs).
Booker also ties Walter Davis for the most game-winning buzzer-beaters in Suns history pic.twitter.com/Qhr68r72m8— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 4, 2020
The Oakland Athletics have hit 2 walk-off grand slams in their first 11 games of the 2020 season.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 5, 2020
According to @EliasSports , the A's are the first team in MLB history with 2 walk-off grand slams that early in a season. pic.twitter.com/bQ2KxtHitX
The Nets closed as 19-point underdogs and beat the Bucks 119-116.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 4, 2020
It is the 3rd-largest upset in the NBA in the last 30 seasons. pic.twitter.com/jJTCJWWUxl
Shane Bieber is striking out batters left and right to start the season.
Shane Bieber is missing bats. pic.twitter.com/boPYylBfAV
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 5, 2020
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