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Top Sports Facts to Know From 5/7/20
The most interesting facts to know from May 7th, 2020 includes Reggie Miller's legendary scoring spree and Jamie Moyer's MLB no-hitter record
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These significant stats and remarkable records dive into one of the most historic days in sports history. Whether it’s Reggie Miller’s insane individual performance in MSG or the Nuggets’ amazing upset, here are the top sports facts to know from May 7, 2020:
The Pacers legend took over the game and put the team on his back.
On this date in 1995, Reggie Miller scored 8 points in a 9-second span in the closing moments to lift the Pacers to a 107-105 win over the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The Pacers won the series in 7 games, but lost in the Conference Finals to Orlando. pic.twitter.com/Aqjo404mok— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 7, 2020
On this date in 1994, the Denver Nuggets became the first 8 seed to beat a 1 seed in NBA playoff history, beat the Seattle SuperSonics 98-94 in OT in the 5th and final game of their 1st Round series.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 7, 2020
Robert Pack led the Nuggets with 23 points in the win. pic.twitter.com/1BFw87upej
#OTD 4 years ago, Bartolo made the impossible happen.
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 7, 2020
Bartolo Colon became the oldest player (42 years old) to hit his first career home run. pic.twitter.com/UzbxJCU4e0
The Phillies ace had a successful career that seemed to last forever.
Ten years ago today, 47-year-old Jamie Moyer became the first player to throw a shutout in 4 different decades. He also is the oldest hurler to toss a shutout. pic.twitter.com/GoWKGK7lNw
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 7, 2020
Tom Brady looks to bring his winning ways to Tampa Bay.
Tom Brady has been favored in 74 consecutive regular-season starts, the longest streak by any starting SB in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966).
Brady and Tampa Bay opened as 6.5-point underdogs in their Week 1 road game against New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/atpdsblPqc— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 8, 2020
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