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The Best in Sports: December 6, 2019
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Here is the best from December 6, 2019:
In a wild ending, OKC ended up forcing OT on a last-second full-court precision pass that led to an extra period where they would ultimately prevail.
STEVEN ADAMS TO DENNIS SCHRODER TO FORCE OT! 🤯🤯
Watch Live: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/64tQL28kfg
— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2019
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Gregg Popovich drew up a great play to get his best shooter an open look with the team down 3 as time was expiring and Belinelli executed it to perfection.
Marco Belinelli fires from 3-point land FOR THE TIE! OT UPCOMING ON NBALP!
Watch Live: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/PghnnEwv4f
— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2019
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The reigning MVP celebrated his 25th birthday on Friday with an incredibly efficient 27-point performance that continued his historic production up to this point.
The Greek Freak got a poster for his birthday 🎉💪
#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/LGKeQqwPcJ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 7, 2019
Celebrating his 25th birthday, @Giannis_An34 goes for 27 PTS, 11 REB in the @Bucks 14th straight win! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/f2WlHSH8xV
— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2019
Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 1st player with four straight 25-point games while playing fewer than 30 minutes in each (since minutes were first tracked in 1951-52).
(h/t @EliasSports ) pic.twitter.com/RRg0oRJ9wH
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 7, 2019
🦌 @Giannis_An34 recorded 27 PTS and 11 REB in just 26 minutes-played tonight. This is Giannis’ 6th such game this season with 25+ PTS and 10+ REB in under 30 minutes of action – the most in a season since minutes-played began to be officially tracked in 1951-52. @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/k8d27V6S9v
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) December 7, 2019
With a 28-point victory over the Clippers, the Bucks are averaging a 13.57 point differential per game so far in 2019-20. The record for highest in a full season is 12.28 by the 1971-72 Lakers. #FearTheDeerhttps://t.co/SSVn1JtVpt pic.twitter.com/t2cXDnXzWv
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 7, 2019
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These two legendary individuals have competed against each other since they were 16 years old in 2001. 16 years after their rookie season in 2003, and they’re still adding to their Hall of Fame resumes.
👀 the TOP PLAYS from @KingJames (31 PTS) & @carmeloanthony (15 PTS) as they match up for the first time in Year 17! pic.twitter.com/zrXDiRD6sA
— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2019
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🚨 “Tatum says it’s my turn!” 🚨
📺: ESPN pic.twitter.com/XmcWaNOgX7 — NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2019
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📺: ESPN pic.twitter.com/InGGf9k1p2 — NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2019
Jimmy Butler’s addition to South Beach has rejuvenated the Heat into a playoff-caliber team that isn’t far off from title contention.
🔥 @JimmyButler (28 PTS, 11 REB, 11 AST) notches his 2nd triple-double of the season to lead the @MiamiHEAT to victory! #HEATTwitter pic.twitter.com/mUaNkzDABH
— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2019
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After a miserable 21-83 record over the last two years, the Knicks management decided enough was enough and let David Fizdale go.
UPDATE: New York Knicks have fired Head Coach David Fizdale (21-83 record in 2 years w/ NYK) https://t.co/EaHBpaFMNa
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 6, 2019
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The man responsible for the two most clutch hits in Washington Nationals franchise history will continue to represent the Red, White, & Blue.
UPDATE: Washington Nationals re-sign postseason hero Howie Kendrick to 1y/$6.3M w/ a 2021 mutual option https://t.co/NJL4jdEKpg
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 6, 2019
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Scary Terry was doing his thing on Friday.
Scary Terry had ‘em stumbling! 😳#AllFly pic.twitter.com/l5xHCwVwoL
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 7, 2019
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Evan Fournier had to force up the jumper with only 1 leg, and still nailed it.
.@EvanFourmizz off of one leg! 🔥#MagicAboveAll pic.twitter.com/jBp67x9zuO
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 7, 2019
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For my @mlb Data Decade series, I wrote about the 10 things a January 1, 2010 version of you would be most stunned to learn would happen in baseball over the next decade. https://t.co/ynb5CR7FlV
— Will Leitch (@williamfleitch) December 6, 2019
10 facts to know about possibly the most hyped NBA rookie ever https://t.co/jqn57oDSuJ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 6, 2019
The latest Shaw Sports Daily! https://t.co/k7d11J8xrt #mlbdraft #dallascowboys
— Warren Shaw 🇯🇲 (@ShawSportsNBA) December 6, 2019
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#PlayerOfTheDay Jimmy Butler recorded his 2nd triple-double of the last 3 games and solidified the win with his dagger. Just 22 games into the season and Butler already has more triple-doubles in a season than every player in Heat history beside LeBron & Whiteside https://t.co/H6GYUaJb3W
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 7, 2019
The Pats kicking woes could cost them significantly.
The New England Patriots have missed 6 XP this year, already the most in the Bill Belichick Era. They missed a combined 6 XP in the previous 8 seasons pic.twitter.com/3FoamVuYfX
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 7, 2019
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