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May 18th, 2022 features Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between Golden State and Dallas in a battle of star PG’s Steph Curry and Luka Doncic. Many of the 15 MLB games scheduled include star pitchers, highlighted by a battle of aces in the rubber match between Max Freid‘s Braves and Corbin Burnes‘ Brewers. Max Scherzer leads the Mets as they take on St. Louis while Houston finishes their series in Boston and San Francisco looks for the sweep of Colorado. NFL skill position players continue to put in work before OTA’s start next week.
See what happened in sports on May 18th last year, headlined by Jayson Tatum‘s 50-point explosion as Boston dominated DC in the play-in game, the Pacers eliminating Charlotte with a blowout win, and Spencer Turnbull‘s no-hitter which was already the fifth of the season as well as what happened in sports on May 18th, 2020 ft. Bojan Bogdanovic‘s season ending surgery and US governors supporting the MLB’s return.
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
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
HOUSTON MADE HISTORY
Houston #Astros recorded the t-most HR (5) during 1 inning in MLB history pic.twitter.com/Wms0ciR4yN
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 18, 2022
MANNY MAKIN’ MANNY PLAY
No glove necessary. See official rules for details. pic.twitter.com/NzcGyK4Pt8
— MLB (@MLB) May 18, 2022
JAIRE STAYING W/ THE PACKhttps://twitter.com/NFL/status/1526729841818488832
GW-HR’S TO START WEEK
Luis Robert for the lead!
(MLB x @HankookTireUSA) pic.twitter.com/v2tRHbNJTK
— MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2022
Hammerin’ Harold Hits Huge Homer pic.twitter.com/dIcjdJO7bY
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 17, 2022
Yaz smokes it to give the @SFGiants the lead! pic.twitter.com/sKWFm2rH1q
— MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2022
CUETO ALWAYS MIXES IT UP
.@JohnnyCueto is back and so are his windups. pic.twitter.com/xmQKUVrCAc
— MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2022
LUKA MADE A STATEMENT
LUKA MAGIC 👀
HE'S GOT 27 PTS AT THE HALF pic.twitter.com/cN2S9OPPB5
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 16, 2022
Luka Doncic has led the @dallasmavs to the Western Conference Finals!
In the Western Conference Semis, Luka averaged 32.6 PPG, 9.9 RPG, and 7 APG. Check out his best plays from the series! pic.twitter.com/TqZJghJx72
— NBA (@NBA) May 16, 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 [Game 1]
*All game times listed are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)*
NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS
NFL: DB Greg Newsome II, Cleveland Browns (Turns 22)
NFL: S Mike Edwards, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (26)
MLB: SP Josh Fleming, Tampa Bay Rays (26)
NBA: C Clint Capela, Atlanta Hawks (28)
NFL: EDGE Robert Quinn, Chicago Bears (32)
MLB: RP Joakim Soria, Retired after 2021 (38)
MLB: OF Reggie Jackson, Hall of Fame (76)
MLB: 3B Brooks Robinson, Hall of Fame (85)
SIGNIFICANT HISTORY
2008: Cleveland Cavaliers SF LeBron James (45 PTS) and Boston Celtics SF Paul Pierce (41 PTS) squared off in a legendary Game 7, but Boston emerged victorious 97-92 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals before winning the NBA Finals
2004: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Randy Johnson became the oldest pitcher in MLB history to throw a Perfect Game (40 years old)
1998: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan was named NBA MVP for the 5th(and final) time in his career, tying him with Bill Russell for the 2nd most behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar‘s 6 MVP Awards
1995: Orlando Magic handed the Chicago Bulls a decisive Game 6 defeat, SG Michael Jordan‘s final playoff series loss and 1st since 1991
1990: Chicago Cubs 2B Ryne Sandberg‘s errorless streak of 123 consecutive games finally ended, establishing a new record for the position
1990: Baltimore Orioles tied an AL record by hitting 8 consecutive singles en route to a 7-run 1st inning in a 13-1 victory the Texas Rangers
1956: New York Yankees OF Mickey Mantle hit a HR from both sides of the plate for an MLB-record 3rd time in his career to become the all-time leader for HR (136) by a switch hitter
1912: Detroit Tigers players went on strike to protest OF Ty Cobb‘s suspension after he charged at a fan; to avoid a forfeit, the Tigers fielded a team of collegiate players and lost to the Philadelphia Athletics 24-2
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