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The Best in Sports: February 12, 2020
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Here is the best from February 12, 2020:
Denver has a better overall team than the Lakers, except for the fact LA has the best duo in the NBA, and those two beasts showed why they make Los Angeles the best team in the West by dominating in Denver to lead the Lakers to a perfect 17-0 record this season when they play Western Conference opponents outside the Staples Center.
LeBron (32 PTS, 14 AST, 12 REB) and AD (33 PTS & 10 REB) were a force to be reckoned with in LA’s OT win! 😤 pic.twitter.com/mHmxz52dTh
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2020
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Luka Doncic missed the last couple weeks with an ankle injury before making his return on Wednesday, the game before the All-Star break, and brought the magic back with him.
Luka. Magic. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/W8kIdwkEoG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2020
No-look Luka 😲 pic.twitter.com/k0dDPo72b0
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 13, 2020
💫 Luka GOES OFF in return! 💫@luka7doncic (33 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST) stuffs the stat sheet and leads the @dallasmavs to victory in his return to action. pic.twitter.com/r9iaJh77nu
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2020
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Bam’s big jam was the best highlight of the night, especially considering it was over the reigning 2x DPOY.
Bam Adebayo 🆚 Rudy Gobert
Advantage Bam 💪 pic.twitter.com/n4b5CuHL9M
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 13, 2020
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Toronto was clearly running on fumes during this 15-game win streak, and could use the All-Star break as much as anyone. Brooklyn took advantage of a fatigued Canadian squad and picked up the victory in the Big Apple.
📼 | A streak ends in Brooklyn. Highlights from our big W over the Raptors! pic.twitter.com/iUA8sYFLoz
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) February 13, 2020
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After ferociously swinging Mason Rudolph’s helmet at his own head, the 2017 No.1 Overall Pick was suspended indefinitely. Now that he’s served his suspension for the final 6 games of the 2019 season, Garrett did everything he needed to do to get reinstated by the NFL and will be able to fully participate in team offseason activities as the Browns prepare for a bounce-back season.
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett reinstated. pic.twitter.com/UGe56wYgvH
— NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2020
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LA officially announced their blockbuster trade on Tuesday and introduced their new former MVP and former Cy Young winner on Wednesday. Here’s how this major move impacts these recent World Series contenders going forward.
The Mookie Betts blockbuster trade sent shockwaves around the league, and here’s how it impacts the future of these historic clubs and prominent players involved
https://t.co/MW2eK6QSwq
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 13, 2020
TJ Warren’s historically efficient game helped Indiana end their 6-game losing streak and hand Milwaukee just their 8th loss of the season.
🤯 @TonyWarrenJr (35 PTS, 16-19 FGM) posts the 2nd-highest FG% in a game (84%) in @Pacers history (min. 15 attempts). Clark Kellogg shot 94% (15-16 FGM) in 1985. pic.twitter.com/DsuCePd0nQ
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2020
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Markelle Fultz’s double-double helped spark the Magic’s win vs. Detroit in OT after they exchanged clutch 3’s at the end of regulation to set up the extra period.
Nikola Vucevic and Langston Galloway exchange big triples to force OT!@DetroitPistons 108@OrlandoMagic 108
📲💻: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/PEox0W9lm3
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2020
22 PTS, 10 AST for Fultz 👀@MarkelleF‘s double-double lifts the @OrlandoMagic to victory in OT! pic.twitter.com/9y6UTpJ5j6
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2020
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Damian Lillard has played like the best player on the planet so far in 2020, but suffered a groin injury in the final minutes of Portland’s loss to Memphis. He’ll now have to miss the All-Star Game and 3-point shooting contest with Devin Booker likely taking his spot.
Damian Lillard suggests Devin Booker as All-Star replacement https://t.co/ESdPqm2rRr pic.twitter.com/yy6XBiAFW8
— NBC Sports Northwest (@NBCSNorthwest) February 13, 2020
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On top of Bam’s big slam and Luka’s magic, check out all the top highlights from Wednesday’s NBA games.
Bam’s thunderous jam, LA’s dominant showing in Denver, and more in Wednesday’s Top NBA Highlights ⬇️ https://t.co/pX3P5D7KHn
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 13, 2020
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HOT: 10 Most Promising Young Players in the NBA https://t.co/jLdbKVhKrC
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 13, 2020
HOT: AFC Cap Casualty Candidates This Offseason https://t.co/sNA78v82S6
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 13, 2020
B/R: The Most Clutch NBA Player at Every Position https://t.co/NU2U0Qrq1n
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 13, 2020
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets (OT)
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#PlayerOfTheDay (2/12/20) – PG LeBron James (LAL)
FACTS TO KNOW:
– 4th in Lakers history with 20 triple-doubles
– LBJ/AD 1st LA duo w/ 30pt triple-dub & double-dubs since ’84
– Led Lakers to 17-0 vs. the West on the road this season https://t.co/qKCADJOx1b— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 13, 2020
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Bucks are scoring at a historic rate (and have the #1 defense in the NBA).
Milwaukee Bucks are the 1st team in almost 40 years to score 100+ points in every single one of their 1st 54 games of the season https://t.co/PGntxF4rhF
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 13, 2020
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