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The Best in Sports: December 7, 2019
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Here is the best from December 7, 2019:
Russell Westbrook is just getting acclimated to his new team in H-Town. It was only a matter of time before the walking triple-double got back to his ways.
😤💪 @russwest44 records his 3rd-straight triple-double! #OneMission
24 PTS | 14 REB | 11 AST | 3 STL | 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/Vho2U0cwqS
— NBA (@NBA) December 8, 2019
Westbrook lobs it ⬆️ to Ben McLemore to move up to 18th all-time in assists! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/nOaoUpcxgb
— NBA (@NBA) December 8, 2019
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Luka Doncic joins Michael Jordan in a class of their own.
💫 @luka7doncic becomes the 3RD PLAYER in @NBAHistory with 18 straight games of 20+ PTS, 5+ REB and 5+ AST!
26 PTS | 6 REB | 9 AST pic.twitter.com/NohxdBVQMT
— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2019
Luka Dončić has now tied Michael Jordan for the longest streak of games with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists since the NBA/ABA Merger, with 18 straight games.
Dončić joins Jordan and Oscar Robertson as the only players in @NBA History with such a streak, per @EliasSports. pic.twitter.com/IF6DYj3S6z
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) December 7, 2019
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Ben Simmons was putting the ball in the basket more often on Saturday than he ever has as the 76ers dominated the Cavs.
🔥 Ben Simmons CAREER-HIGH 🔥@BenSimmons25 pours in 34 PTS (12-14 FGM, 1-1 3PM) to lead the @Sixers to 11-0 at home! pic.twitter.com/YCFdOnMjEk
— NBA (@NBA) December 8, 2019
Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) scored a career-high 34 points as the @sixers beat the Cavs by 47 points – their biggest point differential in a game since 1982. #PhilaUnitehttps://t.co/3iZSddMmVG pic.twitter.com/B8kcmv4Yn3
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 8, 2019
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These two notorious NBA scorers each dropped 30+ and got into a heated altercation as the game was coming down to the wire.
Booker had something to say to Harden, then Harden shoved him. pic.twitter.com/yhQb8SZoZ3
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 8, 2019
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The New York Knicks showed some life just 24 hours after their Head Coach was fired from a timultuous start (4-18), the worst in Knicks history. However, the game came down to free throws where Julius Randle missed the potential game-tying FT with 0:01 seconds left.
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Carolina’s (other) star LB will be entrenched in the Panthers’ long-term plans alongside Luke Keuchly to form one of the best LB duos in the NFL.
UPDATE: Carolina Panthers have inked LB Shaq Thompson to a 4y/$54.2M extension instead of having to contemplate giving him the Franchise Tag after this season https://t.co/wqdUGo7R5s
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 7, 2019
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The Mavs are blowing teams out at a ridiculous level, especially considering they didn’t even make the playoffs last season.
The Dallas Mavericks have already tied the all-time NBA record for most wins of 40+ points in a single season, set previously by 7 other teams https://t.co/CDElD9ZLL4
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 8, 2019
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Donovan Mitchell was showing off his finishing arsenal on Saturday night.
What a move by Spida! 🕷#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/af9pdegsy3
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 8, 2019
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While Cleveland officially activated David Njoku to play in Week 14, Jabril Peppers’ first season in New York will officially end after 11 GS/GP.
#Browns TE David Njoku has been activated off of IR. He’s expected to play tomorrow vs the Bengals. pic.twitter.com/GjzYAjrL85
— Everything Cleveland (@EverythingCLE_) December 7, 2019
QB Daniel Jones (ankle), TE Evan Engram (foot), CB Corey Ballentine (concussion), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion) have been ruled OUT for MNF.
S Jabrill Peppers (back) and LB Chris Peace (knee) to IR.
— Giants Today (@NYGToday) December 7, 2019
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With the re-match taking place on Sunday, here’s the best highlights from an instant classic AFC Championship.
Last year’s AFC Championship: UNBELIEVABLE
What will go down between the @Chiefs and @Patriots this year?
📺: #KCvsNE — TOMORROW 4:25pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/6sonMgOQcj— NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2019
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Projecting MLB's All-Decade team for the 2020s: Cody Bellinger, Fernando Tatis Jr. and other top young talent https://t.co/rEr1BJo1HS
— CBS Sports MLB (@CBSSportsMLB) December 6, 2019
The biggest Winter Meetings trades of all time https://t.co/8J3iEALC5U via @MLB
— Bill Frazier (@bfrazier65) December 7, 2019
Related: What’s HotNFL News: NFL Backups Who Could Break Out Down the Stretch https://t.co/GAVJQNabUf
— SportNewsBuzz (@Sportnewsbuzz) December 7, 2019
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks
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#PlayerOfTheDay Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double for the 3rd straight game as he continues to get acclimated with his new team in Houston. His 144 career triple-doubles are the 2nd most ever and he moved up to 18th on the all-time assists leaderboard https://t.co/OQRKDsm53y
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 8, 2019
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Related: Facts to KnowLuka Dončić has now tied Michael Jordan for the longest streak of games with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists since the NBA/ABA Merger, with 18 straight games.
Dončić joins Jordan and Oscar Robertson as the only players in @NBA History with such a streak, per @EliasSports. pic.twitter.com/IF6DYj3S6z — Mavs PR (@MavsPR) December 7, 2019
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