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The Best in Sports: December 26, 2019
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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 December 26, 2019:
The Wolves were on the longest losing streak in the NBA before they needed two overtimes with their best player (KAT) out, to get back in the win column.
It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win. 🎥 pic.twitter.com/fTV8cX1fqd
— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 27, 2019
After missing a couple of weeks, Luka Doncic made his return on the day after Christmas like he never left.
24 PTS | 10 REB | 8 AST@luka7doncic picks up where he left off as the @dallasmavs defeat SAS in his return to the court! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/WkbTLMDYZP
— NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2019
‘The Don’ balled out on Thursday and put his full arsenal on display.
🕷️ @spidadmitchell (35 PTS, 7 AST) erupts for 28 in the 2nd half, sparking the @utahjazz‘ home victory vs. POR! #TakeNote @adidasHoops x #FreetoCreate pic.twitter.com/t9G2lAA23j
— NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2019
The Knicks biggest free agent signing ever on a AAV basis is starting to look the part with an improving jumper that is able to take his game to the next level.
😤 @J30_RANDLE (33 PTS) sinks a career-high 5 threes and puts up 30+ for the second consecutive game, helping the @nyknicks win in Brooklyn! #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/SbZAf6F2I8
— NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2019
The Nets couldn’t get anything to fall in an abysmal shooting performance coming off the X-Mas break.
Congratulations to the New York Knicks, who held the Brooklyn Nets to just 8 made two-point field goals, the fewest made two’s in the shot clock era. pic.twitter.com/DAVbmxaOfH
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) December 27, 2019
The Curry genes are special.
We liked that too, Luka 😏 pic.twitter.com/FUMVsTodM6
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 27, 2019
Check out this exciting alley oop from the youngster in NYC.
Throw it down, Mitchell Robinson! 😤#NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/TrWqgNIeoi
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 27, 2019
Steven Adams hit a vicious euro & thunderous dunk in a game he had his fingerprints all over.
Kiwi/Euro Step 🤪 https://t.co/ZftK37f3Rm pic.twitter.com/yM6p5TvxK2
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 27, 2019
Steven Adams with AUTHORITY 😤#ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/v8n6A55vhM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 27, 2019
What an amazing play here by Rudy Gobert.
rudy with the save! pic.twitter.com/WAanpPRa4K
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 27, 2019
Carmelo Anthony showing he’s more than capable of handling the physicality in today’s game.
Melo would not be denied 💪#RipCity pic.twitter.com/SkO8YYO237
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 27, 2019
50 Best NFL Draft Prospects in the College Football Playoff this weekend https://t.co/iUfa9itX0j
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 27, 2019
The 5 Main Lessons Learned From the 2019 NFL Season (via @ringer) https://t.co/ifQh7VqikP
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 27, 2019
Best Prospect Success Stories for Every Team in the 2010s https://t.co/j5o8fD2Sim
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 27, 2019
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz
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#PlayerOfTheDay Donovan Mitchell was extremely aggressive vs. POR and it paid off with his 9th 30-pt game of the season, including a 28-pt 2nd half eruption where only 2 of his 12 FG came from assists, showcasing ‘The Don’s playmaking as the go-to guy in Utah. https://t.co/TF0LOtJlBi
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 27, 2019
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The Nets couldn’t buy a bucket.
The Nets made 8 2-point field goals tonight vs the Knicks, the fewest by any team in a game since Nov. 22, 1950 (Lakers and Pistons each made 4). h/t @EliasSports
Prior to tonight, the fewest made 2-pt FG in a game in the shot clock era (since 1954-55) was 11, done twice.— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 27, 2019
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