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The Best in Sports: February 5, 2020
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Here is the best from February 5, 2020:
Entering this game on an 11-game win streak didn’t stop the Pacers from taking a 19-point lead over Toronto at one point in this game. However, the reigning champs turned up when it mattered most with Siakam, Lowry, & Ibaka all delivering in a crucial 4th quarter that gives Toronto significant momentum and a franchise record 12th consecutive victory.
Serge, Lowry, & Siakam stepped up to lead Toronto to an epic comeback victory for a franchise-record 12th straight win https://t.co/mQUc3uhuk1
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 6, 2020
👀 the BEST PLAY from each of the @Raptors FRANCHISE-RECORD 12-straight wins! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/qXYWQEyeMt
— NBA (@NBA) February 6, 2020
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Nikola Jokic is in a groove right now and continues to put up dominant performances. This one vs. the Jazz on a back-to-back with only seven players might be his most impressive one yet. Especially considering the company he joined with this level of production.
🃏 30 PTS, 21 REB, 10 AST for Joker 🃏#NBAAllStar Nikola Jokic becomes the first @nuggets player to average 30+ PPG, 10+ RPG and 10+ APG over a 3-game span! pic.twitter.com/NTHsdp4LT0
— NBA (@NBA) February 6, 2020
Nikola Jokic joins Wilt Chamberlain & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the 3rd 7-footer of all-time to record a game with 30 PTS/20 REB/10 AST https://t.co/DfrqVzEff2
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 6, 2020
The Denver #Nuggets won against (almost) all odds tonight https://t.co/RgFpkFoId6
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 6, 2020
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Check out this dime from Cedi Osman right through the defender’s legs.
ARE YOU SERIOUS, CEDI OSMAN?! pic.twitter.com/ncbo3Iyo4Z
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 6, 2020
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Andre Iguodala won a Finals MVP and 3 total championships with the Warriors. After five straight Finals runs, he decided to sit out instead of playing for a rebuilding Grizzlies team, but now he’ll be heading to South Beach to bring that Championship experience to a young nucleus in Miami.
UPDATE: Miami Heat have agreed to acquire SF Andre Iguodala from the Memphis Grizzlies and gave him a 2yr/$30M extension with the 2nd year (2021-22) being non-guaranteed https://t.co/byqRx96jdw
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 6, 2020
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The Miami Heat added a champion on Wednesday, but in their major matchup with the Clippers, it was Los Angeles that played like champions, setting a LAC team record with 24 3PM in the game.
💦 The @LAClippers bury a franchise-record 2⃣4⃣ 3-pointers in their home win. pic.twitter.com/vnoDTPLR6m
— NBA (@NBA) February 6, 2020
The Clippers hit 24 threes tonight — the most in franchise history and tied for 4th most by any team in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/dmOsmqRwqj
— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 6, 2020
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Kansas City celebrated their 1st Super Bowl in 50 years with an awesome parade that included a majority of the KC population forming the “Red Sea.” The Super Bowl MVP & Travis Kelce were among the memorable speeches from the day.
.@tkelce went legendary at the @Chiefs parade 😂 #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/oK3FJDQdmn
— NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2020
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The 1st time All-Star continues to show why he has such a bright future in Boston with ANOTHER 20-point game to extend his scoring streak.
☘️ 33 PTS for @jaytatum0! ☘️
The 1st-time #NBAAllStar is the 1st @celtics player age 21 or younger to score 20+ PTS in 7 straight games since @WalkerAntoine8 in 1998. pic.twitter.com/Hoddr2KzGC
— NBA (@NBA) February 6, 2020
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Ice Trae is quickly emerging as one of the premier offensive threats in the NBA. It won’t be long until he makes the leap into the MVP conversation over the next coming years, especially with the recent moves Atlanta is making to develop into a contender.
🧊 Trae drops 38 PTS, 11 AST in W!#NBAAllStar starter @TheTraeYoung becomes the 1st @ATLHawks player with 12 30-point double-doubles in a season since @DWilkins21 had 14 in 1985-86. pic.twitter.com/w238AtkJZo
— NBA (@NBA) February 6, 2020
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The New York Yankees dealt with a record amount of injuries last season, and are already in the hole to start 2020 now, with news coming out of James Paxton’s back surgery.
Breaking MLB: Yankees SP James Paxton will miss 3-4 Months due to back surgery #NYY #PinStripePride #BigMaple pic.twitter.com/ybgVrCHhsX
— Julian Guilarte (@JulianGuilarte1) February 5, 2020
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The NBA Trade Deadline is less than 24 hours away and moves are starting to be made. The Andre Iguodala trade headlined the evening, but these other moves highlighted a great day in sports.
Hawks are trading Jabari Parker and Alex Len to Sacramento for Dewayne Dedmon and two second-round picks, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/miVaPi5f2x
— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) February 6, 2020
Reports: Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III are on the move to Philly. (via The Athletic) pic.twitter.com/KULuDDcqqI
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 6, 2020
Dillon Brooks and the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a contract extension. (via ESPN) pic.twitter.com/lH4Ziwx3C4
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 6, 2020
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Kevin Durant talks joining Warriors, Draymond, Knicks, favorite teammates, and more https://t.co/wPk05w2dVT
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 6, 2020
Most Improved Defensive Players in 2019 https://t.co/1nRPSao52S
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 6, 2020
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 6, 2020
Indiana Pacers vs. Toronto Raptors (GW)
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#PlayerOfTheDay (2/5/20) – C Nikola Jokic, DEN
FACTS TO KNOW:
– 10th ever to record 30 PTS/20 REB/10 AST in a game
– 2nd player above 7’0″ w/ 30 PTS/20 REB/10 AST
– Beat Jazz on a back-to-back w/ only 7 players https://t.co/n8XGcJApIK— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 6, 2020
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Happy bday to Hank Aaron, one of the GOATs.
Best Hank Aaron Facts to Know:
– Most career RBI’s, Total Bases, & XBH of all-time
– Only player in history w/ 20 HRs in 20 different seasons
– 1 of 5 players ever w/ 5 different 40-HR seasons
– 1 of 5 ever to hit 500 HRs & record 300 hits
– All-Star in MLB record 21 seasons— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 6, 2020
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