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May 19th, 2022 features the Celtics and Heat battling in ECF Game 2 after Jimmy Butler dropped 41 points while Miami clamped Boston in the second half to take a 1-0 series lead. There are eight games on MLB’s schedule headlined by Dakota Hudson‘s Cards facing Chris Bassitt‘s Mets in a matchup of NL heavyweights. Yu Darvish and the Padres conclude a series in Philly, plus Framber Valdez leads the Astros against the Rangers after getting walked off on Wednesday. NFL free agents are still signing deals with new teams as OTA’s quickly approach.
See what happened in sports on May 19th last year, headlined by LeBron‘s iconic GW-3PM over Stephen Curry in the play-in game, Memphis eliminating the Spurs behind Dillon Brooks‘ big night, and Corey Kluber‘s first career no-hitter as well as what happened in sports on May 19th, 2020 ft. King James joining Uninterrupted to discuss Michael Jordan‘s Last Dance and NFL’s rule changes for front offices.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts & records from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
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LATEST HEADLINES
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BEST HIGHLIGHTS
DRAYMOND FIRED UP
What a closeout by Draymond 🚫#NBAConferenceFinals presented by Google Pixel on TNT pic.twitter.com/cqwg321iCz
— NBA (@NBA) May 19, 2022
Jordan Poole beats the buzzer to lead Wednesday's TOP 5 PLAYS! #NBAConferenceFinals presented by Google Pixel 🤳 pic.twitter.com/C5xXaYheRm
— NBA (@NBA) May 19, 2022
BEST OF MAVS v. WARRIORS
The best of the @warriors and @dallasmavs battles from the regular season!
West Finals start at 9 PM ET on TNT 🍿 pic.twitter.com/Q53JNOPesV
— NBA (@NBA) May 18, 2022
CLUTCH CONF FINALS PLAYS
Today we showcase some memorable CLUTCH PLAYS from the Conference Finals! #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/8fqkQ1U6Q0
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 18, 2022
BRADBERRY TO PHILLY
Most PD in the NFL since 2018:
1. James Bradberry (62)
2. Marshon Lattimore (56)
T3. J.C Jackson & Marlon Humphrey (53)
T5. Xavien Howard & Carlton Davis
pic.twitter.com/6jDUpmfyXs
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 10, 2022
HIURA IS THE HERO
That ball is out of Hiura! #walkoff
(MLB x @CapitalOne) pic.twitter.com/HNFUYaERTp
— MLB (@MLB) May 18, 2022
RANGERS GO HOME HAPPY
Ending the night with a #walkoff! pic.twitter.com/U3jw7SsVgg
— MLB (@MLB) May 19, 2022
For a brand new ballgame, go to Jared! pic.twitter.com/tApMgGMC8G
— MLB (@MLB) May 19, 2022
HEAT DEFENSE ON DISPLAY
Not in Bam's house!
Bam is up to 3 blocks for the @MiamiHEAT 🔒#NBAConferenceFinals presented by Google Pixel on ESPN pic.twitter.com/M19d1fUQuh
— NBA (@NBA) May 18, 2022
Jimmy Butler (4 STL) is a pickpocket master 🔒#NBAConferenceFinals presented by Google Pixel 🤳 @madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/m43Byziuvg
— NBA (@NBA) May 18, 2022
Jimmy Butler serves up a REJECTION ❌
Just under 3 mins remaining on ESPN pic.twitter.com/DS3nH3japE
— NBA (@NBA) May 18, 2022
The @MiamiHEAT put on a defensive showcase picking off 10 steals and logging 12 blocks! #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/PyBGfuNTKp
— NBA (@NBA) May 18, 2022
Miami #Heat F Jimmy Butler recorded the 1st Playoff GP of 40+ PTS/9+ REB/4+ STL/3+ BLK in NBA historypic.twitter.com/KkRtKwqOOe
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 18, 2022
TATUM-BUTLER DUEL IN ECF
The best of Jayson Tatum this postseason!
Now in his 5th season and 3rd Eastern Conference Finals, the young @celtics star looks to take the next step… starting tonight in Game 1 at 8:30pm/et on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/pBkpuHpYFY
— NBA (@NBA) May 17, 2022
Jimmy Butler these Playoffs:
🔥 28.7 PPG
🔥 7.6 RPG
🔥 5.4 APG
🔥 2.1 SPG
🔥 52.5 FG%
The @MiamiHEAT host Boston in Game 1 of the East Finals at 8:30pm/et on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/prfXHxGPpA
— NBA (@NBA) May 17, 2022
2020 ECF RE-MATCH
The Heat and Celtics 2020 Eastern Conference Finals matchup was must-see 🍿
They will again face off in the ECF.
GAME 1: Tuesday, 8:30 PM ET, ESPN pic.twitter.com/73AA2uNKcF
— NBA (@NBA) May 16, 2022
Re-watch the final 3 minutes of overtime in Heat/Celtics Game 1 of the 2020 East Finals, ending with Bam Adebayo's all-time great block at the rim! #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/DtI1trmPcz
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 17, 2022
LOTTERY RESULTS ARE IN
The results for the Top 4 in the 2022 #NBADraftLottery presented by State Farm:
4. @SacramentoKings
3. @HoustonRockets
2. @okcthunder
1. @OrlandoMagic pic.twitter.com/qQ7MHj848n
— NBA (@NBA) May 18, 2022
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FACTS & RECORDS
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MAIN GAMES
NBA Conference Finals
8:30 PM: #2 Boston Celtics vs. #1 Miami Heat [MIA leads 1-0]
*All game times listed are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)*
NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS
NFL: LB Zaven Collins, Arizona Cardinals (turns 23)
MLB: OF Victor Robles, Washington Nationals (25)
MLB: 3B Brian Anderson, Miami Marlins (29)
NBA: PG Raul Neto, Free Agent (30)
MLB: 1B Ji-Man Choi, Tampa Bay Rays (31)
NFL: TE Marcedes Lewis, Green Bay Packers (38)
NBA: PF Kevin Garnett, Hall of Fame (46)
NFL: LB London Fletcher, Retired after 2013 (47)
NBA: C Bill Laimbeer, Retired after 1994 (65)
NFL: QB Archie Manning, Retired after 1984 (73)
SIGNIFICANT HISTORY
2021: Los Angeles Lakers F LeBron James drained a deep GW-FG as the shot clock expired with under 1 min left over Warriors G Steph Curry during the Western Conference play-in game as he pointed to his shaken up eye and said he saw “3 rims” during the shot
2015: The NFL announced it’s moving back extra-point kicks and will be allowing defenses to score on conversion turnovers. The owners approved the proposal to snap the ball from the 15-yard line on PATs instead of the 2-yard line to make them more challenging
2008: Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester threw his only career no-hitter just a year after recovering from Cancer and pitching in the World Series-clinching Game the previous season
2004: Minnesota Timberwolves PF Kevin Garnett exploded for 32 PTS/21 REB/5 BLK in Game 7 vs. the Sacramento Kings on his 28th birthday to clinch Minnesota’s 1st Western Conference Finals in franchise history just days after famously referring to the Game 7 as a war with weapons like uzi’s and grenades
1987: Los Angeles Lakers PG Magic Johnson won the 1st MVP Award of his Hall of Fame career, becoming the 1st Guard in 23 years to be named MVP. Magic added 2 more MVPs over the next 3 years
1960: During his debut for the San Francisco Giants, SP Juan Marchial pitched a Complete Game 1-hitter during a 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies
1935: NFL officially adopted an annual college draft, beginning the next season
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