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May 20th, 2022 features Western Conference Finals Game 2 between Golden State and Dallas after the Warriors’ dominant series-opening win. A slate of 15 MLB games are on tap Friday, highlighted by the Giants and Padres renewing their NL-West rivalry. Julio Urias faces Ranger Suarez as Philly battles the Dodgers to begin another three-game set, while Tim Anderson‘s White Sox visit Aaron Judge‘s Yankees after New York took three of four last weekend. NFL’s newly-signed free agents prepare for new situations as OTA’s begin on Monday.
See what happened in sports on May 20th last year, headlined by DC destroying Indiana to secure the last Eastern Conference playoff spot, J.D. Martinez hitting a ninth inning three-run HR to defeat Toronto in their final Tampa home game, and Washington cutting OT Morgan Moses as well as what happened in sports on May 20th, 2020 ft. the NBA likely resuming play in an Orlando bubble and Patrick Chung’s extension.
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
9:00 PM: #4 Dallas Mavericks vs. #3 Golden State Warriors [GS Leads 1-0]
*All game times listed are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)*
NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS
NFL: CB Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Saints (turns 26)
NFL: DL Byron Cowart, New England Patriots (26)
NBA: C Enes Kanter Freedom, Free Agent (30)
MLB: OF Jayson Werth, Retired after 2017 (43)
MLB: SP Hal Newhouser, Hall of Fame (101)
SIGNIFICANT HISTORY
2019: Steph Curry and Draymond Green became the 1st teammates to each record a triple-double in a NBA Playoff game as the Golden St. Warriors swept Portland after a 119-117 OT win for their 5th straight NBA Finals appearance, joining the 1960’s Boston Celtics as the only teams to reach 5 straight Finals in NBA history
2000: Portland Trail Blazers took “Hack-a-Shaq” to a new level, forcing Los Angeles Lakers C Shaquille O’Neal into 25 FTAs over the game’s final 6:00 (made 12). Behind his 41 PTS, 11 REB, 7 AST, & 5 BLK, the Lakers prevailed 109-94
1996: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan received a record at the time 96.5% of the vote to win his 4th career MVP Award after leading Chicago to a then-record 72 Wins & only 10 losses
1994: Chicago Bulls SF Scottie Pippen threw down 1 of the most disrespectful dunks of all-time as he posterized HOF C Patrick Ewing during Chicago’s Game 6 victory over the New York Knicks
1993: Matched up against the reigning DPOY — San Antonio Spurs C David Robinson — eventual MVP PF Charles Barkley drained a mid-range jumper with less than 2 seconds left to send the Phoenix Suns to the Western Conference Finals where they would advance to Barkley’s only NBA Finals appearance
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