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Top 5 Sports Facts to Know From 9/1/20
The best facts to know from September 1st, 2020 including Murray/Mitchell's record breaking series, the Giants lighting up the MLB, and more!
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The young guns of the NBA are here and making historic statements during an epic Game 7 that came down to the wire, while the relentless hitting performances of the MLB took the league by storm and showed what these guys are capable of. Here are the top 5 sports facts to know from September 1, 2020:
Continuing their historic hot streaks, Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray’s combined 475 points is the most combined points by opposing players in a series in NBA history.
Murray & Mitchell made history this series https://t.co/aV9AiE5TJa
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 2, 2020
Mitchell became the 1st player in NBA history to average 35+ PPG, 50+ FG%, 50+ 3P%, 90+ FT% in a single playoff run adding another accolade to his already impressive young resume.
Donovan Mitchell is the first player in NBA history to average
— StatMuse (@statmuse) September 2, 2020
35+ PPG
50+ FG%
50+ 3P%
90+ FT%
in a single playoff run.
Keep your head up, Spida. pic.twitter.com/8CYSC0v3yx
The Giants showed they have a strong spread of big bats throughout their lineup Tuesday as they became the 1st team to have 3 players with 6 RBIs in a single game since RBIs became an official stat 100 years ago.
The Giants are the first team since RBI became official in 1920 to have 3 players with 6 RBI in a single game. pic.twitter.com/CbiQQNyep1
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 2, 2020
Marcell Ozuna found his home away from home in Boston as the 1st player in National League history to hit 3 HR in a game at Fenway Park.
Marcell Ozuna is the 1st player in National League history to hit 3 HR in a game at Fenway Park (Including Playoffs) pic.twitter.com/gxbzA3cpO4
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 2, 2020
The Nuggets were able to pull off the remarkable comeback as they became the 1st team to overcome a 3-1 series deficit in the playoffs since the Cavs beat the 73-win Warriors in the Finals.
The Nuggets are the first team to overcome a 3-1 series deficit in the playoffs since the Cavs beat the 73-win Warriors in the '16 Finals. pic.twitter.com/4cEFa8fneU
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 2, 2020
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