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Top 5 Sports Facts to Know From 8/5/20
The best facts to know from August 5th, 2020 including MPJ's breakout, the Lakers' worst game of the season, Mike Trout's record amount of HR against one team, and more!
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There were some great games that occurred in the sports world yesterday that produced some premier NBA highlights as well as a few must-see highlights in the MLB. As far as the facts go, MPJ set a new NBA record and Judge tied a NYY legend with his scorching start to the season. Here are the top 5 sports facts to know from August 5, 2020:
Michael Porter Jr. has been well worth the wait for Denver.
With Gary Harris, Will Barton, & Jamal Murray all out, Michael Porter Jr. has taken advantage of the opportunity and is showing his lofty potential when healthy https://t.co/2hdBY7ilUr
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 6, 2020
Michael Porter Jr. had 30 points and 15 boards today after going for 37 and 12 on Monday.
His 67 points over that 2-game span are the most by a Nuggets rookie in franchise history.
He is the first rookie with consecutive 30-point, 10-rebound games since Blake Griffin in 2011. pic.twitter.com/m1qAhqDS7G— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 5, 2020
Mike Trout has had more success against the Mariners than anyone else and is only halfway through his career…
With two tonight, Mike Trout has now hit 44 home runs against the Mariners in his career, tying Alex Rodriguez (vs. the Angels) for the most by a player age 28 or younger vs. any opponent in the expansion era (since 1961).
Trout turns 29 on Friday.#GoAngels— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) August 6, 2020
Aaron Judge hit his 7th HR of the season today in the Yankees' 10th game.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 5, 2020
That is tied with Alex Rodriguez (2007) for most HR in the Yankees first 10 games of a season in team history.
Judge has pulled 6 HR this season in 10 games after pulling 6 in 102 games last season. pic.twitter.com/tW9QihlaKQ
Everybody on the Boston roster can get buckets, from the starters to the 10th man.
The Celtics scored 149 points on Wednesday despite not having a single player score 25 points (Jaylen Brown led with 21).
That was the most points by a team without a 25-point scorer since the SuperSonics on April 14, 1994 (150 points). h/t @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/11IrJmE5pA— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 6, 2020
LeBron and AD had their worst game as teammates against OKC and it trickled down throughout the entire roster during Wednesday’s loss.
The Lakers never led during tonight’s 19-point loss to the Thunder.
It was the first time all season the Lakers never led during a game.
The only remaining teams that have led in every game this season are the Clippers and the Nets. pic.twitter.com/BosG0DXTXz— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 6, 2020
LeBron James & Anthony Davis combined to shoot 33% tonight, their lowest combined FG pct in a game as teammates.
The previous low was 37% on July 30, so their 2 lowest marks have come in the bubble.
The Lakers are the only team averaging under 100 PPG since the restart (99.3). pic.twitter.com/fpUelbX2Mh— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 6, 2020
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