Top 5 Sports Facts to Know From 8/6/20

The NBA restart has been better than expected and the MLB has also featured some exciting action. Devin Booker has the Suns off to a 4-0 record and Jose Ramirez is sending balls deep from both sides of the plate at a historic rate. Here are the top 5 sports facts to know from August 6, 2020:

Lillard's Monster Game

Damian Lillard has been putting on a show in the bubble, and this performance put him among the all-time greats.

#PlayerOfTheDay (8/6/20) – PG Damian Lillard, POR
FACTS TO KNOW:
– 1st ever w/ 45+ points, 10+ assists, & 10+ 3PM in a game
– 2nd ever w/ 10+ 3PM & 10+ assists in a game
– 3rd ever w/ multiple GP of 10+ 3PM in the same season https://t.co/2VtFrRFeSI
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 7, 2020

MPJ's Skillset is Unmatched

Michael Porter Jr. was able to do something that had never been done in NBA history thanks to a very versatile set of skills.

Michael Porter Jr. of the @nuggets is the first player in NBA history (rookie or not) to have at least 25 points, 12 rebounds and 4 three-pointers made in 3 consecutive games.#MileHighBasketball
— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) August 7, 2020

Booker Sets Franchise Record

Devin Booker has put himself in the conversations as one of the greatest young scorers ever.

With 20 points in the Suns win over the Pacers, Devin Booker notched the 200th 20-point game of his career.

He is the 6th youngest player in NBA history to accomplish the feat and the fastest in Suns franchise history (338 games). h/t @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/k6ojYSibvZ
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 7, 2020

Mavs Front Court is Massive

With KP and Boban down low, Dallas will always have an advantage in the rebound category.

Boban Marjanovic (7'4") and Kristaps Porzingis (7'3") are both in the starting lineup for the @dallasmavs tonight. It's the first time in NBA history a team has started two players with a listed height of 7'3" or taller. pic.twitter.com/tTFGoXVcOE
— Justin Kubatko (@jkubatko) August 6, 2020

J-Ram is Ambidextrous

Jose Ramirez is not only making highlight plays in the field, but also dropping bombs from both sides of the plate.

Jose Ramirez of the @Indians is the first player in MLB history to homer from both sides of the plate in a game twice within his team’s first 15 games of a season.#OurTribe
— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) August 7, 2020