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What Happened in Sports: December 28, 2019
What happened in sports on December 28, 2019 ft. Butler lifting Miami Heat in OT, top prospects shining in the CFB Playoff, and more!
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December 28th, 2019 was highlighted by Jimmy Butler having a massive night to lift the Miami Heat to an OT victory thanks to a game-winning free throw, multiple top prospects shining in what’s being labeled as the most talented CFB Playoff ever, as well as Luka Doncic and D’Angelo Russell trading buckets in an exhilarating duel in Golden State. Check out the Best in Sports from 12/28.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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The @utahjazz come away victorious against LAC behind @spidadmitchell‘s 30 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST! #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/fJVlTig5aR
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
James Harden (44 PTS & 10 REB) makes 40-point games look too easy ?#OneMission pic.twitter.com/7og5aGkHpv
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 29, 2019
31 PTS | 12 REB | 15 AST@luka7doncic becomes the youngest player in @NBAHistory to record multiple 30-point, 15-assist games in a season! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/uvAUEdgITR
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
Luka magic with the handle! ?? pic.twitter.com/R7wBubVN2o
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
Luka being Luka ?#MFFL pic.twitter.com/z3Dgqn2XHl
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 29, 2019
? @J30_RANDLE (30 PTS, 16 REB) drops 30+ for the 3rd straight game to pace the @nyknicks win in DC! #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/n4C0JwoQHw
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
Lonnie Walker acting like a wide receiver out there! ?#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/XBMuiicE59
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 29, 2019
? @JimmyButler tallies 25 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST and hits the game-winning free throw as the @MiamiHEAT win an OT thriller at home! #HEATTwitter pic.twitter.com/qBduaB1Hbr
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
DLo is FEELING it! ?
Loading opened up the game with 18 PTS on a perfect 7-7 shooting! ?#DubNation pic.twitter.com/mZGKoffyGH
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 29, 2019
❄️ D-Lo gets out to a career-high 30 1st half PTS! ❄️@dallasmavs 72@warriors 74
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— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
Marcus Smart hits the ? at the ?!#Celtics pic.twitter.com/7omXx8LjNs
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 29, 2019
Nikola Jokic (season-high 31 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST) tallies his 35th career triple-double in the @nuggets win! #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/gdqGh9oWCs
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
Kemba comin’ in HOT ? pic.twitter.com/F6XcaluIig
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 29, 2019
Cardiac Kemba beats the HT buzzer! ?#Celtics pic.twitter.com/VpyxVzhpfi
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 29, 2019
? Jamal Murray ?#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/TtHdtgNrRr
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 28, 2019
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7:00 PM: Toronto Raptors (21-10) vs. Boston Celtics (22-7)
8:00 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (23-11) vs. Miami Heat (23-8)
8:00 PM: Brooklyn Nets (16-14) vs. Houston Rockets (21-10)
10:00 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (24-7) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (14-18)
10:30 PM: Utah Jazz (19-12) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (23-10)
[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (@GSW): 31 PTS (8-16 FG), 15 AST, 12 REB, 2 STL, 3 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] SG James Harden, HOU (v.BKN): 44 PTS (17-27 FG), 6 AST, 10 REB, 1 STL, 3 BLK, 3 TOV
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (v.MEM): 31 PTS (12-19 FG), 10 AST, 10 REB, 1 STL, 1 TOV
[Highlights] C Joel Embiid, PHI (@MIA): 35 PTS (11-16 FG), 2 AST, 11 REB, 1 BLK, 3 TOV
[Highlights] PF Julius Randle, NYK (@WAS): 30 PTS (11-21 FG), 6 AST, 16 REB, 1 STL, 5 TOV
NFL: EDGE Uchenna Nwosu, Los Angeles Chargers (turns 23)
NFL: OT DJ Humphries, Arizona Cardinals (26)
MLB: RP Carlos Estevez, Colorado Rockies (27)
MLB: 1B Austin Nola, Seattle Mariners (30)
NFL: K Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis Colts (47)
Most Significant Sports History
2008: After their 16th loss of the season, the Detroit Lions became the 1st team in NFL history to go winless in a 16-game season; Cleveland Browns joined them as an infamous winless team in 2017
2003: Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes scored his 27th rushing touchdown of the season, breaking the NFL single-season record
2003: Baltimore Ravens RB Jamal Lewis became just the 5th player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season (2,029)
2003: Indianapolis Colts K Mike Vanderjagt set a new NFL record by converting his 41st consecutive field goal attempt
1979: Boston Celtics superstar F Larry Bird and Los Angeles Lakers superstar G Magic Johnson faced each other for the 1st time in their historic NBA careers
1979: Houston Oilers S Vernon Perry set an NFL playoff record with 4 INTs in a win over the Chargers
1975: With 0:32 remaining, Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach completed a legendary 50-yard “Hail Mary” to WR Drew Pearson in the NFC playoffs
1958: Colts QB Johnny Unitas led Baltimore over the New York Giants in the 1st-ever OT NFL Championship Game; considered the “Greatest Game Ever Played”
1947: Chicago Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their only NFL title in franchise history
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