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The Best in Sports From Christmas Day
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Here is the best from December 25, 2019:
In the Battle of LA pt.2, Kawhi once again outperformed LeBron under the bright lights. With the Best Player on the Planet argument more open than ever, Kawhi is continuing to make his claim that he owns the throne now, although the only thing that will matter is this year’s playoff. If this season so far is any indication, it’ll be a great battle.
Kawhi (35 PTS & 12 REB) was 🔒 in to lead the Clippers to a W last night! #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/AoHZH6saQp
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 26, 2019
Pat Bev pokes it away for the crucial stop! #NBAXmas @LAClippers 109@Lakers 106
3.6 left on ESPN/ABC. LAC ball. pic.twitter.com/G6jKmPjnzv
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2019
The BEST 2nd half buckets from the @LAClippers as they erase a 15-point deficit to take the Battle of LA! #NBAXmas #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/pF0eTiaBjx
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2019
The Clippers overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to beat the Lakers, 111-106.
It was the largest halftime deficit overcome to win on Christmas Day since 2003 (Mavericks down 16 at half vs Kings), and the 5th-largest overcome to win over the last 50 years. pic.twitter.com/t1zMzExAHI
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 26, 2019
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Brandon Ingram’s 2019 breakout season will likely lead to an All-Star appearance on the cusp of restricted Free Agency. Now the whole National audience saw how far Ingram’s come from a lanky driver with no shot, to a 22-year-old setting the 3PM record on the NBA’s biggest day of the year.
Career-high 7⃣ 3PM for B.I.❗️@B_Ingram13 scores 31 PTS and sets the #NBAXmas record with 7 3-pointers! #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/36zIUkk0q9
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2019
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Speaking of 3’s records, the Sixers set their own with a whopping 21 trey’s that set their franchise record and the Christmas single-game record.
💦 The @sixers knock down a #NBAXmas game record 21 threes in the home victory over Milwaukee! #PhilaUnite pic.twitter.com/cFEqLBMBTs
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2019
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Houston can’t seem to ever get past Golden State, even when their talent is limited.
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Jaylen Brown is enjoying a breakout season that reached a new peak with a national audience watching on Christmas as Jaylen Brown only missed 1 shot until the very end of the game and was showcasing his full arsenal of new moves.
Jaylen Brown didn’t have to do ‘em like that 🤧#Celtics pic.twitter.com/bRRHwH3D9m
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 25, 2019
Jaylen Brown dropped 16 of his 30 PTS in the 3Q to give the Celtics their first W in Toronto since 2015! 🎁#Celtics | #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/sfaMFCUUgS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 25, 2019
☘️ @FCHWPO puts up 30 PTS, 5 3PM on an efficient 10-13 shooting to guide the @celtics to victory in Toronto! #NBAXmas #Celtics pic.twitter.com/bYfuiRiYRN
— NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2019
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Chicago made the one notable Free Agency move on Christmas by adding another heavy hitter to their now potent lineup.
UPDATE: Chicago White Sox sign DH/1B Edwin Encarnacion to a 1y/$12M deal https://t.co/73Yj3Sp909
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 26, 2019
Nobody has more HR than Edwin Encarnacion (297) since 2012 https://t.co/cbw4Iw1lsW
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 26, 2019
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The reigning MVP was struggling to get anything going against Philadelphia’s stout defense.
Giannis was locked up by Philly 🔒 https://t.co/yP4GW90ZxH
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 26, 2019
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JJ Redick had the play of the day with this buzzer beater before the half.
It might be Christmas but the bank is still open for JJ! 👌🎄#WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/n3VRAjeJb5
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 26, 2019
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Kyle Kuzma is trying to be the missing piece for the Lakers who are in need of a reliable third scorer like the Clippers have in Lou Williams. He stepped up to the occasion on Christmas, at least in the first quarter.
Kuz is feeling it 🔥🔥
He dropped 15 PTS in the 1st QTR! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/Hx4l6NkmTD
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 26, 2019
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Of the Warriors dynamic four All-Stars from their recent dynastic run, only Draymond Green is left after KD’s departure & Steph/Klay’s injuries. Green made sure to make his presence felt against a team that can’t seem to beat Golden St., even when they’re neutralized.
Draymond’s three extends the @warriors lead in the 4th QTR! 👌#DubNation | #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/Zs5RP8Rg5q
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 26, 2019
BANG https://t.co/hkuAKRm6NC pic.twitter.com/N1AshiPeaT
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 26, 2019
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The 2010s NFL All-Decade Team https://t.co/Oqh1oyJIX9
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 26, 2019
Ranking the Best MLB Farm Systems of the 2010s https://t.co/VWzwbzVN6A
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 26, 2019
The Los Angeles Lakers-Clippers Rivalry is Just Beginning https://t.co/9Bgli70jbv
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 26, 2019
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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
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#PlayerOfTheDay Kawhi Leonard showed up once again in the Battle of LA as he led the Clippers to a Christmas dub over the crosstown Lakers to make the season series now 2-0. Kawhi’s 35 PTS were the most ever by a LAC on Xmas signifying that it’s a new era in LA https://t.co/7lMBLAMcPa
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 26, 2019
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Brandon Ingram is starting to live up to the hype.
In the @PelicansNBA win, Brandon Ingram set a new #NBAXmas record for 3PM in a single game with 7, surpassing the previous mark of 6 held by Kyle Kuzma (2017), Kevin Love (2017), and Ryan Anderson (2011). pic.twitter.com/Yz2oX6t9fF
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) December 26, 2019
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