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The Best in Sports: February 27, 2020
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Here is the best from February 27, 2020:
LeBron missed LA’s game in the Bay due to a groin injury, which led to a couple of electric plays from Kyle Kuzma and a 20pt blowout, proving the (Lake) show goes on, even without the King.
That save. That dunk. That #LakeShow 🤯 pic.twitter.com/079OmpR37m
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 28, 2020
Casual spinning hook shot off the glass 😴
(📺: @SpectrumSN & TNT) pic.twitter.com/mEHD9MXY5D
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 28, 2020
Related: Los Angeles Lakers Highlights
The Pacers were up 3 with the clock winding down before Myles Turner sealed the close victory with this clutch 3-pointer. He also had some impressive plays earlier in the game.
Turner buries the CLUTCH 👌 to cap off the @Pacers 106-100 win! #IndianaStyle pic.twitter.com/90p6CrALFQ
— NBA (@NBA) February 28, 2020
doesn’t need to be pretty pic.twitter.com/oVrtjbkghH
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 28, 2020
M🚫NSTER MYLES pic.twitter.com/Ur1sneTnsi
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 28, 2020
Related: Myles Turner Mentions
The MLB’s 2nd greatest Home Run hitting offense of all-time from 2019 looks to comeback with the same sluggers in 2020 and showed on Thursday, they’re just getting warmed up. Check out how far these balls land from the field.
.@Yankees are showing off the power today. 😳 pic.twitter.com/lUWpeBn3pk
— MLB (@MLB) February 27, 2020
Related: MLB Spring Training
To no surprise, the Super Bowl Champions will make sure arguably their best defensive player, the best player that could’ve hit the market, and the second best DL in the NFL behind AD the Don won’t hit the Free Agent market. Jones & the Chiefs will work toward a long-term extension that could make him one of the highest paid defensive players in football.
.@Chiefs to place franchise tag on DL Chris Jones. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/8KvbPfL8HL
— NFL (@NFL) February 27, 2020
Related: NFL Free Agency
Alabama’s promising WR Henry Ruggs made it known he was chasing John Ross’ 40yd dash combine record. While his 4.28u time came up just short of the fastest time ever recorded, Ruggs did make it clear he has wheels, and his draft stock is rising.
Official 40-yard dash time for Henry Ruggs III: 4.27#NFLCombine @__RUGGS @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/vCm6JC9T2s
— NFL (@NFL) February 28, 2020
Henry Ruggs III officially ran a 4.27 40, tied with Marquise Goodwin in 2013 for the 4th fastest at the NFL Combine since 2006.
Ruggs III also had a 42-inch vertical jump. Since 2006, no player at the NFL Combine has produced both a sub-4.3 40 and a vertical jump of 40 inches. pic.twitter.com/5rVR8yoJs1— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 28, 2020
Related: NFL Combine
Tony Gonzalez has a clear edge in the debate of the “Greatest TE of All-Time.” Why? The records speak for itself. Happy birthday GOAT!
Most career catches by a TE (1,325)
Most career receiving yards by a TE (15,127)@TonyGonzalez88 was one of the best to ever do it. (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/xPGvzAkKon— NFL (@NFL) February 27, 2020
Related: NFL Throwback
McGee won a Championship with the Warriors before Paschall was even in the league. He taught the young rook a lesson when he tried to jump on this alley oop, but the Dubs’ top rookie returned the favor as well.
JaVale gets WAY up for the oop slam.
📺: @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/VOIAd4QR0J
— NBA (@NBA) February 28, 2020
Eric Paschall with AUTHORITY. 💪
📺: @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/Ud64VqMuaR
— NBA (@NBA) February 28, 2020
Related: NBA Highlights
With Ben Simmons & Joel Embiid both out with injuries, the Sixers needed Tobias Harris to step up, and he delivered. Philadelphia continued it’s home win streak to join a very exclusive group of teams in NBA history.
🔔 @tobias31 (34 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST) lifts the @sixers to their best home record (28-2) through 30 games since 1982-83! pic.twitter.com/KGMPgYqIUE
— NBA (@NBA) February 28, 2020
The 76ers won their 14th straight home game for the 2nd different time this season, putting them in exclusive company https://t.co/V2faC1PIJQ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 28, 2020
Related: Players of the Day
Many significant players had notable injury updates headline Thursday’s sports news cycle. Here’s the biggest ones to be aware of:
Joel Embiid has a shoulder sprain and will be re-evaluated in one week. No structural damage. pic.twitter.com/6mjyI1LTRB
— Major Sports Alerts (@sports___alerts) February 28, 2020
Chris Sale To Open Season On Injured List https://t.co/VhqFvMzz5X pic.twitter.com/0Whyiw9BWn
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) February 27, 2020
Kelly Oubre Jr. has a torn meniscus in his right knee, per @ChrisBHaynes
Tsunami Papi is getting a second opinion pic.twitter.com/1ynn2H1xZj
— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) February 27, 2020
UPDATE: Cleveland Indians RP Emmanuel Clase will miss 8-12 weeks with a back injury. Clase headlined the Indians return in the Corey Kluber trade a few months ago https://t.co/gyqWh3V6hV pic.twitter.com/YqsW9LkPXQ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 27, 2020
Related: Sports Headlines
February 27th has had some legendary moments in the recent past and they all seem to involve the Warriors.
Father Prime for the W ⚡️@DwyaneWade beat the Warriors with a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer one year ago today. pic.twitter.com/L0pMuQkmrW
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 27, 2020
February 27, 2016
“Curry, way downtown – BANG! BANG!”
Steph Curry made 12 three-pointers against the Westbrook-Durant Oklahoma City Thunder, including this game-winning DAGGER from way beyond the line to win the game in OT. pic.twitter.com/ifh8g8FeO3
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) February 27, 2020
7 years ago today, Steph Curry scored 54 PTS in a loss to the Knicks & hilariously left Draymond Green hanging after knocking down one of his 11 threes!
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) February 27, 2020
Related: Today in Sports: February 27th
HOT: NFL Draft Needs/Prospect for Every NFL Team https://t.co/PRIBUQ7oKL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 28, 2020
HOT: Major MLB Comeback Candidates in 2020 https://t.co/ZcAW5hQXLm
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 28, 2020
HOT: Perfect Draft Prospect for Every NFL Team https://t.co/h43zZNgHA6
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 28, 2020
Related: What’s Hot
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Indiana Pacers
Related: Games of the Day
#PlayerOfTheDay (2/27/20) – F Tobias Harris, PHI
FACTS TO KNOW:
– Tobias’ t-2nd most points since joining Philadelphia
– Philly 4th team ever w/ multiple 14-game home streaks
– 1st GP of 30 PTS/5 AST/5 REB & t-most AST this season https://t.co/xAjm4T3CFX— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 28, 2020
Related: Players of the Day
76ers are one of the hardest teams ever to beat at home.
The 76ers won their 14th straight home game for the 2nd different time this season, putting them in exclusive company https://t.co/V2faC1PIJQ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 28, 2020
Related: Facts of the Day
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