The Best in Sports: December 26, 2019

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Here is the best from December 26, 2019:

1. Wolves End Losing Streak in 2OT

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

2. Luka Returns in Elite Form

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

3. The Don's 2nd Half Eruption

‘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

4. Julius Randle Nets Career High 3s

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

5. Nets Historically Awful Offense

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

6. Seth Curry Looking Like Steph

The Curry genes are special.

We liked that too, Luka 😏 pic.twitter.com/FUMVsTodM6
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 27, 2019

7. Mitch Rob Flies High in NY

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

8. Steven Adams Hits Mean Euro

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

9. Rudy's Diving Save & Assist

What an amazing play here by Rudy Gobert.

rudy with the save! pic.twitter.com/WAanpPRa4K
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 27, 2019

10. Melo Bodies His Way to Bucket

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

Hot Content of the Day

PFF: 50 Best NFL Draft Prospects in CFB Playoff

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 Ringer: Main Lessons Learned From NFL in 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

MLB.com: Best Prospect Success Stories of the 2010s

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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Game of the Day

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz

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Player of the Day

#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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Fact of the Day

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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