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What Happened in Sports: November 5, 2019
What happened in sports on November 5, 2019 ft. Ice Trae coming back big, the Hornets and Pacers going to OT, LBJ's triple-double, and more!
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November 5th, 2019 was highlighted by Trae Young putting in a strong performance after returning from an ankle injury, LeBron’s third consecutive triple-double, the Hornets and Pacers enduring in an exhilarating match-up which ended in overtime, and Gordon Hayward having his best game as a Boston Celtic. Check out the Best in Sports from 11/5.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, main games to watch, best performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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❄️ @TheTraeYoung erupts for 29 PTS, 13 AST & helps secure the W in his return to the @ATLHawks lineup! #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/A5kzYQH26n
— NBA (@NBA) November 6, 2019
30 PTS | 11 AST | 10 REB
? @KingJames puts up his third-straight TRIPLE-DOUBLE in the @Lakers‘ sixth-straight win! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/ORB3AX72SZ
— NBA (@NBA) November 6, 2019
✈️ Airplane Mode FLYING at high altitude! #HEATTwitter pic.twitter.com/anIPrbYekV
— NBA (@NBA) November 6, 2019
?? Trae Young dances on ’em before dishing it to DeAndre’ Bembry! #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/O9sqQyE2zX
— NBA (@NBA) November 6, 2019
39 PTS | 17-20 FGM | 7 REB | 8 AST@gordonhayward ties a career-high in scoring and lifts the @Celtics on the road! #Celtics pic.twitter.com/rytASTmPK6
— NBA (@NBA) November 6, 2019
? @Devonte4Graham comes off the bench and scores a career-high 35 PTS (including 18 in the 4Q and OT) to lead the @hornets to victory! #AllFly pic.twitter.com/tNnehmn7VG
— NBA (@NBA) November 6, 2019
Combined for 3.5 sacks, six QB hits and four hurries.@steelers LBs @_TJWatt and @Bud_Dupree were UNSTOPPABLE in Week 9! (by @CourtyardHotels) pic.twitter.com/ZIN4woOh96
— NFL (@NFL) November 6, 2019
Another @Steelers star safety?#HereWeGo again.
Minkah Fitzpatrick has 4 INT in SIX GAMES in Pittsburgh. (via @BaldyNFL) @minkfitz_21 pic.twitter.com/KDGmOTRd2t
— NFL (@NFL) November 5, 2019
No matter where the ball is…@obj will get up and GET IT! ✋?@Browns | #Browns pic.twitter.com/WtL5EltOhi
— NFL (@NFL) November 5, 2019
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7:30 PM: San Antonio Spurs (4-2) vs. Atlanta Hawks (2-3)
8:00 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (5-1) vs. Chicago Bulls (2-5)
9:00 PM: Miami Heat (5-1) vs. Denver Nuggets (4-2)
[Player of the Day] F Gordon Hayward, BOS (@CLE): 39 PTS (17-20 FG), 8 AST, 7 REB, 2 BLK, 4 TOV
F LeBron James, LAL (@CHI): 30 PTS (10-19 FG), 11 AST, 10 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK
PG Trae Young, ATL (v.SAS): 29 PTS (10-23 FG), 13 AST, 2 REB, 2 STL
SF T.J. Warren, IND (@CHA): 33 PTS (15-18 FG), 3 AST, 4 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK
PG Devonte’ Graham, CHA (v.IND): 35 PTS (10-21 FG), 6 AST, 4 REB, 3 STL
NBA: PF Trey Lyles, San Antonio Spurs (turns 24)
NFL: WR Odell Beckham Jr, Cleveland Browns (27)
MLB: SP Jon Gray, Colorado Rockies (28)
NFL: C Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles (32)
NFL: K Nick Folk, New England Patriots (35)
NFL: TE Kellen Winslow Sr, Hall of Fame (62)
NBA: C Bill Walton, Hall of Fame (67)
2008: Los Angeles Dodgers SP Greg Maddux won his MLB-record 18th Gold Glove Award
1997: The Milwaukee Brewers became the 1st team in the 20th century to switch leagues, moving from the AL to the NL. The Houston Astros would later become the 2nd team to ever do so in 2013
1996: New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter was unanimously voted as AL Rookie of the Year
1995: Houston Oilers QB Warren Moon and Denver Broncos QB John Elway became just the 6th and 7th players to throw for over 40,000 career passing yards
1988: In the NBA’s Florida debut, the Miami Heat lost their inaugural game to the visiting Los Angeles Clippers
1982: The Cleveland Cavaliers set a dubious NBA record, losing their 24th consecutive game
1976: For the 1st time in MLB history, a player was traded for a manager as the Oakland Athletics traded MGR Chuck Tanner to the Pittsburgh Pirates for C Manny Sanguillen
1971: Los Angeles Lakers PF Elgin Baylor announced his retirement due to the accumulation of injuries over 14 seasons and 846 games
1968: Detroit Tigers SP Denny McLain became the 1st pitcher in AL history to win the MVP and Cy Young Awards in the same season
1967: After losing their 1st 7 games in franchise history, the New Orleans Saints finally tasted victory with a home win over the Philadelphia Eagles
1959: The formation of the American Football League (AFL), along with its 8 charter franchises, was officially announced
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