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The Best in Sports: February 8, 2020
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Here is the best from February 8, 2020:
In Minnesota’s first game since trading Andrew Wiggins, they had the best 3-point shooting night in franchise history, the 2nd best performance in NBA history, and absolutely demolished one of the three best teams in the NBA. Considering D-Lo was inactive, and half the team was wearing a T-Wolves jersey for the first time, it’s pretty remarkable.
The @Timberwolves knock down a franchise-record 26 threes while shooting an efficient 59.1% from downtown in the win! pic.twitter.com/Q0TSt0gNAy
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
The T-Wolves broke multiple franchise shooting records in their 1st game since trading Andrew Wiggins (DLo was inactive) https://t.co/cv0NfEqXfv
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 9, 2020
Related: NBA Records
Kelly Oubre keeps slamming the hammer on opposing defenders this year and doesn’t look to slow down anytime soon.
Kelly Oubre Jr. RISES and rocks the rim in Phoenix! #RisePHX
📲💻: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/U1hnHpeprt
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
Kelly collecting souls tonight. No remorse. pic.twitter.com/5oZlOb1VZQ
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 9, 2020
Related: NBA Future
Malik Monk has somewhat struggled thus far in his young career, but has definitely put out his fair share of exciting highlights like these thunderous jams.
MALIK MONK (🔊⬆️) pic.twitter.com/EACUFfQQLA
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 9, 2020
MALIK MONK TAKES FLIGHT AGAIN! pic.twitter.com/zf97ZHQQyN
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
Related: NBA Highlights
Toronto kept their winning streak going after shutting down Brooklyn’s potential game-winner for their 14th victory in a row! The reigning Champs are looking to make another deep playoff run.
OG Anunoby locks in on defense to secure the Raptors 14th consecutive win, earning your Heads Up Play of the Day! pic.twitter.com/RBTFZlYeEG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 9, 2020
Make that 14 straight wins for the Raptors. The reigning champs are playing the best basketball they’ve ever played in franchise history (est. 1995) https://t.co/60Ua8LfK9S
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 9, 2020
Related: NBA Playoffs
Seth Curry has spent a large majority of his playing career as just “Steph’s little brother,” but he’s continuing to develop his game, specifically from beyond the arc, and is now currently the active leader in the entire league for 3P%, slightly topping his big brother.
Seth Curry (18 PTS & 7-7 FG) can’t miss! 😱 pic.twitter.com/bZqpTk8SZj
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 9, 2020
Seth Curry (26 PTS) goes 6-8 from 3-point land and passes his brother, Steph, to become 1st in career 3P% (43.6%) among active players! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8Vnf8wD2B1
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
Related: NBA Facts
Jamal Murray nutmegged last year’s No.1 overall pick in a clutch situation, and that was part of his 36 points where he only missed 3 shots the entire game.
THE BLUE ARROW
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
THE JOKER😳😳😳 pic.twitter.com/AFy07Fn9bz
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) February 9, 2020
Jamal Murray goes off for 36 PTS (14-17 FGM), sparking the @nuggets‘ W vs. PHX! #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/miRiAJn7BV
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
Related: Players of the Day
Tampa Bay and San Diego already made a trade this year for one of the Padres starting OF’s in Hunter Renfroe, and two months later, have now made another. This time it was their defensively-gifted Manuel Margot heading from Cali to Florida to team with 2x Gold Glove CF Kevin Kiermaier. The Padres added a premier reliever in return and now have one of the best bullpens in baseball. San Diego is clearly going to be a contender in 2020 for the first time in a decade.
The #Rays have traded Emilio Pagan to the #Padres for Manuel Margot and prospect Logan Driscoll. Here’s a closer look at Driscoll, who was selected 73rd overall out of @MasonBaseball in the 2019 #MLBDraft: https://t.co/u3wFp5g6CO pic.twitter.com/csWcnmqgMn
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 9, 2020
Related: MLB Free Agency
Jennifer King was an intern on Ron Rivera’s staff in Carolina, and now she’ll be hired full-time this season as the first ever female African-American to be a full-time coach in the NFL. King is breaking barriers during Black History month.
Jennifer King to become first full-time African American female coach in NFL with Washington Redskins, per @InstantRHIplay
King worked on Ron Rivera’s staff in 2017 as a coaching intern and was most recently on Dartmouth College’s staff as an offensive assistant. pic.twitter.com/Vr47yLYJOk
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 8, 2020
Related: NFL Headlines
After the trade deadline, Charlotte decided to buy out or waive two of their key players from the past few years and are moving on to the future. Now, Cody Zeller is the only player on the team that wore a Charlotte Bobcats uniform once upon a time. Only Nic Batum has been on Michael Jordan’s team for more than three years. There’s been a lot of turnover in Charlotte, and not necessarily a light at the end of the tunnel yet. However, if they can another promising young player though, the supporting cast seems to be in place.
OFFICIAL: Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & GM Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has waived F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
🔗 https://t.co/Dx2vdLYNKG pic.twitter.com/U8kjlivfic
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 8, 2020
OFFICIAL: Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & GM Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has waived F Marvin Williams.
🔗: https://t.co/hINbaUOiq1 pic.twitter.com/0IHXjLbHva— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 8, 2020
Related: Charlotte Hornets Future Depth Chart
The matchup of the best two teams of the day was the Pelicans and the Pacers, but with Zion & Ingram unable to play, the Pacers had a huge advantage at home. That didn’t stop Jrue Holiday from having one of his best games of the season and stepping up for New Orleans to lead the Pels to their 15th win in their last 23 games. If they can carry that momentum past the All-Star break, they could be a real threat in the Playoffs.
👀 @Jrue_Holiday11‘s 31 PTS, 10 AST guide the @PelicansNBA to victory in Indianapolis! #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/edFwWWWozF
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
Related: Jrue Holiday Mentions
Biggest Spring Training Battles for Every MLB Team https://t.co/2oCYDu40uJ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 9, 2020
NBA’s Biggest Overachievers, Disappointments, Surprises, More https://t.co/t0Y4WZoIbt
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 9, 2020
What’s Next After the NBA Trade Deadline https://t.co/YCgyJXb8NN
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 9, 2020
Related: What’s Hot
Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors (GW-FT)
Related: Games of the Day
#PlayerOfTheDay (2/8/20) – PG Jamal Murray, DEN
FACTS TO KNOW:
– Only missed 3 shots entire night (14-17 FG; 36 PTS)
– 3rd player in DEN history w/ 35+ Pts & 100% eFG
– Nutmeg dime on DeAndre Ayton to Joker w/ 1:35 left https://t.co/mnIG3i0jew— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 9, 2020
Related: Players of the Day
The Curry bros are the most efficient 3-pt shooters in the NBA.
The new leader in 3-point efficiency (43.6%) among active players: Seth Curry https://t.co/wn8gb4e4qT
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 9, 2020
Related: Facts of the Day
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