What’s Happening in Sports: May 31, 2022
May 31st, 2022 features a 16-game MLB Tuesday packed with great pitching matchups highlighted by Lucas Giolito‘s White Sox facing off with Kevin Gausman‘s Blue Jays. Mike Trout‘s Angels begin a series with Aaron Judge‘s Yankees in a battle of talented teams, Blake Snell goes against Cards legend Adam Wainwright after St. Louis handled San Diego in game one, while the Giants and Phillies go at it after SF’s 10-inning dub. Two NBA teams remain as the Finals begin on Thursday, while NFL’s second session of OTA’s continues after MDW.
See what happened in sports on May 31st last year, headlined by Russell Westbrook‘s triple double and Hachimura‘s dagger 3PM to help the Wizards avoid a sweep, Utah’s Game 4 victory behind a late 10-0 run to take a commanding 3-1 lead, and Jacob DeGrom showcasing his skill on both sides of the ball as well as what happened in sports on May 31st, 2020 ft. MLBPA’s 2020 proposal for a 114-game season starting on June 30th and Forbes releasing a ranking of the highest-paid athletes.
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
PIT PULLS OFF CLUTCH WIN
That's why you play all 9 innings. pic.twitter.com/yJrmDBjDHe
— MLB (@MLB) May 31, 2022
WHAT A CATCH BY TAYLOR
Insane grab by Tyrone Taylor 🤯 pic.twitter.com/OiDZbKmzva
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 31, 2022
AN ELITE HR ROB BY ELI
Halfway up the wall?! This was an ELIte catch! pic.twitter.com/q4MRtD4pxC
— MLB (@MLB) May 31, 2022
JESUS WHAT A BOMB
496 FEET!!!
Jesús Sánchez with the longest home run of the season by far! pic.twitter.com/0Tu0szdmvx
— MLB (@MLB) May 30, 2022
GIANTS OUTLAST PHILLIES
.@kschwarb12 to dead center for the tie! pic.twitter.com/mHGBCkewHL
— MLB (@MLB) May 30, 2022
The @SFGiants just refuse to quit.
(MLB x @SmirnoffUS) pic.twitter.com/79L7hCZjJE
— MLB (@MLB) May 30, 2022
ECF GAME 7 TOP PLAYS
MAX STRUS DRAINS A HUGE 3
WIN or GO HOME Game 7 on ESPN pic.twitter.com/cl0Z8QMOCT
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
Big Al with a BIG block to ignite the break!
WIN or GO HOME Game 7 Live Now on ESPN pic.twitter.com/w9z76smrrN
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
TATUM’S TERRIFIC IN GAME 7
Jayson Tatum knocks down an incredible side-step 3️⃣
WIN or GO HOME Game 7 on ESPN pic.twitter.com/yRsPhKvhV2
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
JAYSON TATUM. ANOTHER CLUTCH BUCKET. pic.twitter.com/isSNhdA2YX
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2022
Jayson Tatum lifted the @celtics to the win in Game 7 to claim the Bob Cousy Trophy as Eastern Conference Champions and advance to the #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV! #BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/dilXguSyQ5
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
BUTLER WAS BIG IN GAME 7
Jimmy Butler followed up his 47-point performance in Game 6 with 35 points in Game 7 while playing a full 48 minutes for the @MiamiHEAT. #HEATCulture@JimmyButler: 35 PTS, 9 REB pic.twitter.com/nxsgpSy46X
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
KINGS OF THE EAST
The @celtics have advanced to the 2022 #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV! pic.twitter.com/xGOla7urT4
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
BEST OF THE 2022 ECF
Ahead of Sunday's WIN or GO HOME Game 7, take a look back at the best plays from the first 6 games of the Eastern Conference Finals!
💎 Game 7: CELTICS vs. HEAT, 8:30pm/et on ESPN 💎 pic.twitter.com/OT1zndx6XD
— NBA (@NBA) May 28, 2022
Jimmy WENT OFF for a Playoff career-high 47 points to force Game 7 🔥
Before tomorrow's Game 7 action, take a look at Jimmy's best plays of the Eastern Conference Finals so far!
💎 Game 7: CELTICS vs. HEAT, 8:30pm/et on ESPN 💎 pic.twitter.com/JCOTXZyFNH
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2022
Jayson Tatum (24.8 PPG) has led the @celtics in scoring through the first 6 games of the Eastern Conference Finals… Check out his best plays of the ECF in preparation for Sunday's Game 7!
💎 Game 7: CELTICS/HEAT, 8:30pm/et on ESPN 💎 pic.twitter.com/loQyfDee7S
— NBA (@NBA) May 28, 2022
Jayson Tatum & Jimmy Butler have dueled back and forth throughout the Eastern Conference Finals, but now it all comes down to two words…
💎 GAME SEVEN 💎
8:30pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/qMELgx41Yo
— NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2022
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FACTS & RECORDS
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MAIN GAMES
MLB Tuesday
7:05 PM: Los Angeles Angels (27-22) vs. New York Yankees (33-15)
7:07 PM: Chicago White Sox (23-23) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (27-20)
7:45 PM: San Diego Padres (30-18) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (27-21)
*All game times listed are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)*
NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS
NBA: SG Moses Moody, Golden State Warriors (turns 20)
NFL: S Nasir Adderley, Los Angeles Chargers (25)
MLB: SP Shane Bieber, Cleveland Guardians (27)
MLB: 2B/IF David Fletcher, Los Angeles Angels (28)
NFL: WR Jordy Nelson, Retired after 2018 (37)
NBA: PG Nate Robinson, Retired after 2016 (38)
MLB: SP Jake Peavy, Retired after 2016 (41)
MLB: MGR Dave Roberts, Los Angeles Dodgers (50)
NFL: QB Joe Namath, Hall of Fame (79)
SIGNIFICANT HISTORY
2018: Despite a Playoff career-high 51 points from LeBron James, the Cavaliers lost NBA Finals Game 1 to the Golden State Warriors after George Hill’s missed game-winning free throw led to JR Smith’s mental error when he forgot the score with less than 5 seconds left in the game
2007: LeBron James scored 29 of Cleveland’s final 30 points, including 25 straight as the Cavs defeated the Detroit Pistons in 2OT to take a 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals that led to King James’ 1st NBA Finals appearance
1998: Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls defeated Reggie Miller’s Indiana Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 to clinch their 3rd straight Finals and 6th straight during MJ’s final 6 full seasons with Chicago. This was Jordan’s final winner-take-all game where his 36.8 PPG in such games is the most all-time
1993: Down 2-1 to the New York Knicks and after a poor showing in Game 3, Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan scored 54 points to even the series and shift momentum. This is the highest-scoring performance against the Knicks in NBA postseason history to this day
1991: The New York Knicks announced the hiring of Pat Riley as their new Head Coach. The Knicks won at least 1 Playoff series in all 4 of Riley’s years as HC in NY including a Finals visit in 1994
1983: The Philadelphia 76ers swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals to win their 3rd championship in franchise history. C Moses Malone’s famous “Fo’ Fo’ Fo’” consecutive sweeps prediction nearly came true, as the 76ers lost just one single game throughout the postseason
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