Heat 98-96 Spurs Game 2
The Miami Heat defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the 2014 NBA Finals. James leads the Heat with 35 points and 10 rebounds. For the Spurs, Duncan puts up 18 points and 15 rebounds. Duncan:
Down the end there they executed really well. LeBron made some great passes and guys made open shots. We had the same result in the first game. They kind of flipped it in this one.
Number one draft pick
The Cavaliers draft Canadian Wiggins as the No. 1 pick of the 2014 NBA Draft. Canada is the only country besides the U.S. to have consecutive No. 1 picks
A thousand thoughts are going through my head right now. It’s a dream come true.
Spurs 110-95 Heat Game 1
The San Antonio Spurs defeat the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals. For the Spurs, Duncan has 19 points and 10 rebounds. For the Heat, James has 25 points and 6 rebounds. The arena experiences an air conditioning malfunction during the match. Spurs coach Popovich:
It was tough on both teams. They were pretty dead. We tried to get guys in and out. … It was really hot out there.
Exits game with leg cramps
James leaves Game 1 of the NBA Finals before the match is finished because of severe leg cramping. The leg cramping is caused by extremely warm temperatures after the air conditioning in the arena malfunctions. James
It was the whole left leg, damn near the whole left side. I was losing a lot [of fluids] throughout the game. It was extremely hot in the building, you know, both teams, fans, everybody could feel it. I was the one that had to take the shot.
Paige vs Fox – Diva’s Title
Paige retains the WWE Diva’s Championship in single’s competition against Fox at Payback. Paige picks up the submission victory at six minutes and thirty-three seconds.
Barrett vs RVD – Intercontinental Title
Barrett retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Payback by defeating Van Dam in single’s competition. Barrett picks up the pinfall victory at nine minutes and thirty-one seconds.
Sheamus vs Cesaro – U.S. Title
Sheamus retains the WWE United States Championship at Payback in single’s competition against Cesaro. Sheamus picks up the pinfall victory at eleven minutes and thirty-six seconds.
Wins NBA MVP Award
Durant wins his first NBA Most Valuable Player award. He averaged 32 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists for the season, and led his team to a 59-23 record. During his acceptance speech, Durant thanks his mother:
You made us believe, you kept us off the streets, put clothes on our backs, put food on the table. You the real MVP.
Durant also adds:
Everything in my life, I had to take it. They’re not going to give it to you out of sympathy. I wouldn’t want it any other way. This was another case, if I wanted to win the MVP, I had to go take it. I felt that this was the year I did that.
Barrett vs RVD – No. 1 Contender
Barrett defeats Van Dam on WWE Monday Night RAW for a shot at the Intercontinental Championship. Barrett picks up the pinfall victory at eleven minutes and fifteen seconds.
Usos vs Rybaxel – Tag Team Titles
The Usos retain the WWE Tag Team Championships by defeating Rybaxel on Monday Night RAW. The Usos pick up the pinfall victory at eleven minutes and fifty-five seconds.
Young vs Magnus – TNA Title
Young defeats Magnus in single’s competition at Sacrifice to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Young picks up the pinfall victory at fifteen minutes and forty-five seconds.
Love vs Rayne – Knockouts Title
Love defeats Rayne in single’s competition at Sacrifice to obtain the Knockouts Championship. Love picks up the pinfall victory at seven minutes and fifty-five seconds.
Sanada vs Tigre Uno – X Division Title
Sanada defeats Tigre Uno at Sacrifice to retain the TNA X Division Championship. Sanada picks up the pinfall victory at eight minutes and thirty seconds.
The Wolves vs The Bromans and Ion – Tag Team titles
The Wolves defeat The Bromans and Ion in a three on two handicap math to obtain the TNA Tag Team Championships at Sacrifice. The Wolves pick up the pinfall victory at ten minutes and fifteen seconds.
Ends the streak
Lesnar defeats The Undertaker in one on one match to end Undertaker’s 21 year undefeated streak at Wrestlemania 30.
When Brock Lesnar defeats The Undertaker at WrestleMania, it will not trivialize nor negate or minimize the magnitude of the accomplishment that is 21 victories. Brock Lesnar will never amass 21 victories at WrestleMania. He’ll be too old. John Cena is never going to get to 21 in a row. They named the Battle Royal after Andre the Giant. He couldn’t get three in a row
WWE World Heavyweight Champion
Despite interference from Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, Bryan defeats Randy Orton and Batista in triple threat match to claim WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Daniel Bryan defeated Triple H earlier in the night for his spot in the title bout.
To me, it’s almost surreal that it could happen, right? Because I’m still just me, and so it’s crazy that even just where I was in January, as far as where I am compared to now, is just unbelievable, that this could be that dream you had ever since you were a kid, that this could be that moment that you’ve dreamed of your whole life.
Magnus vs Joe vs Young vs Abyss – TNA Title
Magnus defeats Joe, Young and Abyss in a fatal four way match on IMPACT to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Magnus picks up the pinfall victory on Young at fourteen minutes and six seconds.
Ziggler vs Langston – Intercontinental title
Ziggler defeats Langston for the WWE Intercontinental Championship on Main Event. Ziggler picks up the pinfall victory at seven minutes and two seconds.
Sheamus vs Del Rio vs Ziggler – No. 1 contender
Ziggler defeats Del Rio and Sheamus in triple threat action on WWE Main Event to earn a shot at the Intercontinental Championship. Ziggler picks up the pinfall victory on Del Rio at fourteen minutes and thirty seconds.
Joe vs Magnus – TNA Title
Magnus defeats Joe in single’s competition on IMPACT to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Magnus picks up the pinfall victory at eleven minutes and forty-one seconds.