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The Best in Sports: February 1, 2020
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‘The Best in Sports’ is a daily PSO original series showcasing the best highlights, facts, and stories going on in the land of the NFL, NBA, & MLB every day. Get a recap on EVERYTHING that happened yesterday here.
Here is the best from February 1, 2020:
Damian Lillard is on an unreal streak right now that has never been seen. He’s single-handedly bringing the Blazers back into Playoff contention.
Damian Lillard (51 PTS, 9 3PM) scores 47+ for the 5th time in 6 games and becomes the 1st player in NBA history to make 6+ threes in 6 straight games. pic.twitter.com/9JmLekPjnd
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2020
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None of the 2019 NFL Award Winners were much of a surprise but here’s the full list. The future of the NFL is bright with these guys leading the way.
UPDATE: 2019 NFL Award Winners are announced as Lamar Jackson takes MVP, Michael Thomas wins OPOY, and Stephon Gilmore is the DPOY. FULL LIST: https://t.co/9XvWzA7yZy
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 2, 2020
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February 1st marked the day 5 legends would be enshrined in the Hall of Fame and have their legacies last forever in Canton, OH.
UPDATE: S Troy Polamalu, RB Edgerrin James, WR Isaac Bruce, OL Steve Hutchison, S Steve Atwater have been selected as the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020 https://t.co/Avek8scQVL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 2, 2020
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Peyton Manning and Kobe Bryant had very similar careers in their respective sports with a combined 5 MVPs and 7 Championships. During the NFL Awards Show, Manning honored his friend Kobe Bryant in a great speech.
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The MLB honored the beginning of Black History Month by honoring legends like Jackie Robinson, Reggie Jackson, & Hank Aaron who changed the game, sports, and society forever.
Thank you. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/zmWLQoTXLG
— MLB (@MLB) February 2, 2020
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Coming into the league, Al Horford was the veteran that helped Tatum adjust to the NBA. On Saturday, the 1st-time All-Star showed his appreciation for all his help with this posterization.
Show some mercy, Jayson Tatum! 🤕💪 pic.twitter.com/QnhFtQgxlS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 2, 2020
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After a disappointing loss to the Blazers the previous night, LA rebounded with a blowout victory in Sactown and King James added this dime to his season highlight reel.
LeBron James makes the cross-court dime look easy. pic.twitter.com/LKtGP8paG7
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2020
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Everytime Kawhi Leonard takes the court at this point, its almost a guarantee he’ll rack up 30+ points and play lockdown defense. If he can win back-to-back titles this year (last year w/ Toronto) than his argument for being the Best Player in the Game will be as strong as ever.
Kawhi Leonard (31 points in 24 minutes) drops 30+ points for the 9th-straight game to lead the @LAClippers to victory. pic.twitter.com/HeiqAHC9HF
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2020
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Jayson Tatum wasn’t the only Celtic who had it going against Philadelphia. Without Kemba Walker in the lineup, Jaylen Brown stepped up and showed off his offensive arsenal en route to the dub.
Jaylen Brown was all the way in his bag 💼#Handles pic.twitter.com/wwMmmzJM4t
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) February 2, 2020
Jaylen Brown goes for 32 PTS in the @celtics home victory against Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/qGxvKc4Piq
— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2020
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There were a lot of exciting dunks on Saturday. Check these out:
Sabonis yams it over Morris#pacers pic.twitter.com/UdNLjOMwUF
— NBA Hustle (@Hustle_NBA) February 2, 2020
KARL KARL OH MY@driveToyota Dunk of the Week pic.twitter.com/RnM27zcrh6
— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) February 1, 2020
a reminder that 🗣 @VicOladipo is 𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆 pic.twitter.com/woW4XXDztg
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 2, 2020
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Every MLB Team’s Best Defender in 2019 https://t.co/TwrODhyzNd
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 2, 2020
2020 NBA Free Agent Power Rankings https://t.co/G1AfsD0w2k
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 2, 2020
5 MLB Playoff Droughts That Could End in 2020 https://t.co/9QaL3zRsVY
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 2, 2020
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Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards
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#PlayerOfTheDay (2/1) – PG Damian Lillard, POR
FACTS TO KNOW:
– Only player to average 45 pts & 10 ast over 6-GP span
– 1st player in NBA history w/ 6+ 3PM in 6 straight games
– 1st player ever w/ 45+ pts & 10+ ast in 2 straight games https://t.co/ymZLbr3nAV— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 2, 2020
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2nd unanimous MVP in NFL history.
UPDATE: Lamar Jackson is the 2nd unanimous MVP in NFL history (Tom Brady, 2010) https://t.co/CDUZ58W13I
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 1, 2020
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