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Top Sports Facts to Know From 5/16/20
The most fascinating facts to know from May 16th, 2020 includes Allen Iverson's record-breaking Playoff performance and Magic Johnson's historic Finals game
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These significant stats dive into the history of some of the best athletes in sports history. Whether it’s Thurman Thomas’ incredible run of dominance or Jason Kidd/Grant Hill’s shared Rookie of the Year award, here are the top sports facts to know from May 16, 2020:
Johnson was able to dominate in place of Kareem, even though he played out of position.
Most PTS by a rookie in a title-clinching game – Finals history:
42 – Magic Johnson (G6 1980 at PHI)
37 – Tom Heinsohn (G7 1957 vs STL)
34 – Joe Fulks (G5 1947 vs CHS)
Watch Magic’s legendary performance now on #NBATogetherLivehttps://t.co/RHwR0EoXEH— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 17, 2020
Allen Iverson joined Jordan as the only other player in NBA history to torch another team like this in the Postseason.
On this date in 2001, the 76ers’ Allen Iverson scored 52 pts against Toronto in Gm. 5 of their Eastern Conf. Semifinal series. Iverson -who had 54 pts in Gm. 2 of that series- joined Michael Jordan as the only 2 players ever to score 50+ pts in 2 gms. of the same playoff series. pic.twitter.com/ptthuTnHht
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 16, 2020
These 2 players ended up having great NBA careers and started it off with some shared hardware.
On this date in 1995, Jason Kidd and Grant Hill were named co-Rookies of the Year- marking the first time since 1971 that the award had been shared (Dave Cowens, Geoff Petrie)
Kidd rookie stats:
11.7 PPG, 7.7 APG, 5.4 RPG
Hill rookie stats:
19.9 PPG, 5.0 APG, 6.4 RPG pic.twitter.com/t9wrMy1fve— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 16, 2020
Mike Evans is tied with Randy Moss for the most seasons of 1,000+ receiving yards to begin a career (6) pic.twitter.com/ziE4xwC2oL
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) May 16, 2020
Remember Thurman Thomas? He was the Bills RB who dominated the NFL for four consecutive years.
Happy 54th Birthday to @ThurmanThomas!
The @BuffaloBills Hall of Famer is the only player to have led the league in total yards from scrimmage in FOUR straight seasons.
He is also tied for the 2nd-most postseason rushing TD (16) in NFL history, trailing only Emmitt Smith (19). pic.twitter.com/4rXazzZpm9— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 16, 2020
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