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The Best in Sports: December 28, 2019
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Here is the best from December 28, 2019:
This Heat-76ers matchup had plenty of hype entering the day thanks to Jimmy Butler’s presence in both cities during 2019, but this game more than lived up to the hype. Tyler Herro’s heroic shot led to OT where Miami prevailed to preserve the best home record in the NBA (15-1).
🚨 Ben Simmons follows in the missed free throw and puts it back to TIE THE GAME! 🚨@sixers 108@MiamiHEAT 108
HEADED TO OVERTIME IN MIAMI! pic.twitter.com/BGhdLQJ6h0
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
🔥 @JimmyButler tallies 25 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST and hits the game-winning free throw as the @MiamiHEAT win an OT thriller at home! #HEATTwitter pic.twitter.com/qBduaB1Hbr
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
The Heat haven’t lost a single OT game this season (6-0) https://t.co/vqyLXWHGaB
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 29, 2019
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While the CFB Playoff has no impact on pro sports, the players playing in the games are putting the final touches on their professional resume for NFL scouts to evaluate before the upcoming Draft. Players like Joe Burrow & Chase Young have already cemented their draft status, but others like Isaiah Simmons & Justin Jefferson took these games as opportunities to boost their stock.
Top Prospects to Watch in the Fiesta Bowl https://t.co/ffVBsgpCV1
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 29, 2019
The most talented College Football Playoff we’ve ever seen.https://t.co/jTIkGZHraf
— PFF College (@PFF_College) December 26, 2019
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While other sports media outlets focused on the altercations that took place, PSO is all about the game, and this game (surprisingly) had some entertaining aspects, mainly Luka Doncic & D’Angelo Russell. The two 2020 Western Conference All-Stars were going at it on the court, trading buckets left & right. One of them set a career-high with 30 points in a half while the other finished with a 30-point triple-double in just three quarters.
31 PTS | 12 REB | 15 AST@luka7doncic becomes the youngest player in @NBAHistory to record multiple 30-point, 15-assist games in a season! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/uvAUEdgITR
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
DLo is FEELING it! 🔥
Loading opened up the game with 18 PTS on a perfect 7-7 shooting! 👌#DubNation pic.twitter.com/mZGKoffyGH
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 29, 2019
❄️ D-Lo gets out to a career-high 30 1st half PTS! ❄️@dallasmavs 72@warriors 74
📱💻: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/pIyznxNjAu
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
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From outscoring the Nets entire team in the first quarter to finishing off another masterpiece with 40+ points, James Harden continues to show the world why he’s the greatest NBA scorer of all-time.
The Beard was COOKING early 🔥
He dropped 23 points on 9-11 shooting in the 1st QTR! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/x06dFyBfJ1
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 29, 2019
James Harden (44 PTS & 10 REB) makes 40-point games look too easy 🔥#OneMission pic.twitter.com/7og5aGkHpv
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 29, 2019
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Spida Mitchell has been a good player, but Donovan is starting to emerge as ‘The Don’ who is capable of being the best playmaker on the court every time he steps on the floor. If he can keep this level of play up, the Jazz are a legit contender.
The @utahjazz come away victorious against LAC behind @spidadmitchell‘s 30 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST! #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/fJVlTig5aR
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
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Entering the final week of the season, a few teams decided to reward some of their players with long-term extensions.
Ravens and CB Marcus Peters agree on 3-year, $42M contract extension. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/CrP5OJy5EJ
— NFL (@NFL) December 28, 2019
UPDATE: Houston Texans have extended EDGE Whitney Mercilus (4 years) & P Bryan Anger (3 years) https://t.co/ouEUolrN1H
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 28, 2019
Bengals, C Trey Hopkins agree on 3-year, $20.4M deal (per @RapSheet)https://t.co/CT4RT8uatm pic.twitter.com/iD45h3xL7E
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) December 28, 2019
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The 35th career triple-double for Nikola Jokic powered the Nuggets past the Grizzlies.
Nikola Jokic (season-high 31 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST) tallies his 35th career triple-double in the @nuggets win! #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/gdqGh9oWCs
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
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Washington Redskins fans wanted this to happen a long time ago, but finally Owner Dan Snyder and Bruce Allen’s personal relationship wasn’t enough for him to keep his position as the leader of DC’s personnel decisions. A new era could be beginning in the Nation’s capital.
UPDATE: Washington Redskins President of Football Ops will no longer be in charge of personnel decisions https://t.co/7NmSWOFN76
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 28, 2019
Related: Washington Redskins Headlines
The Knicks upper management obviously didn’t think Fizdale was the right Coach for New York, and the early results after his dismissal have been extremely promising. After Mike Miller became the new coach, the Knicks have already won more (5) in less games (9) than Fizdale did (4 in 22). Maybe most importantly, their highest-paid Free Agent of all-time (by AAV) is getting back on track with his third straight 30-pt game.
@J30_RANDLE (30 PTS, 16 REB) drops 30+ for the 3rd straight game to pace the @nyknicks win in DC! #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/n4C0JwoQHw
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
Knicks record under David Fizdale: 4-18
Knicks record under Mike Miller: 5-6— Julian (@Masai_burner) December 29, 2019
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Miami is LOADED with young OF’s on the cusp of making an impact at the big league level, but until they do, Corey Dickerson will help hold it down in South Beach.
UPDATE: Miami Marlins have signed LF Corey Dickerson to a 2y/$17.5M deal https://t.co/tT3UUSoGay
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 28, 2019
Related: MLB Team Outlooks
#19 | TOP 20 DUNKS of 2010s@KDTrey5 TAKES FLIGHT for the poster in April 2012! pic.twitter.com/OiY2lf2iAu
— NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2019
Most Amazing Moments of the 2019 MLB Season https://t.co/kflVhsXIjV
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 29, 2019
2019 NFL Breakout Stars Who Will Be Better in 2020 https://t.co/b0vGMhFdGN
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 29, 2019
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat (OT)
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#PlayerOfTheDay Luka Doncic is showing he’s at full health despite a recent absence, dropping another 30-point triple-double. This time he surpassed Michael Jordan as the youngest player in NBA history with multiple 30-point/15-assist games in a single season https://t.co/QVXjqyD0jM
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 29, 2019
Related: Players of the Day
Luka joined Jordan & passed him this week.
At age 20, Luka Doncic is the youngest player in @NBAHistory to record multiple 30-point/15-assist games in a season. The previous youngest was Michael Jordan in 1984-85: Jordan was 21 years old for his first such game and 22 years old for his second. pic.twitter.com/0IOiGpbuwx
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) December 29, 2019
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