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The Best in Sports: February 29, 2020
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‘The Best in Sports’ is a daily PSO original series showcasing the best highlights, facts, and stories going on in the land of the NFL, NBA, & MLB every day. Get a recap on EVERYTHING that happened yesterday here.
Here is the best from February 29, 2020:
It seems like these two teams consistently play in great games that come down to the wire and Saturday was no different. After Boston went ice cold during the final stretch, they seized rare opportunities to get within 3 points where Tatum purposely missed the FT and recovered to find a wide-open Jaylen Brown who nailed the 3 at the buzzer, forcing OT. However, Russ & Harden led Houston to victory in the extra period for their 10th win in 12 games since trading Capela.
JAYLEN BROWN SENDS IT TO OT!! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/6pMA2yHfzJ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 1, 2020
Rockets are 10-2 since going 6’7″ or Less.
In that span they are:
– 1st in W% (tied with Bucks)
– 3rd in offensive rating
– 4th in point differential pic.twitter.com/z2ZNlTkSq4— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 1, 2020
Related: Games of the Day
Westbrook has been playing like a MVP candidate since the new decade started and people are starting to take notice after ANOTHER 40-point performance for ANOTHER Player of the Day recognition.
RUSS OUT OF NOWHERE 😱 pic.twitter.com/IS3KSS5NoI
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 1, 2020
🚀 Russ goes OFF for 41 PTS 🚀@russwest44 scores 20+ PTS for the 30th consecutive game, leading the @HoustonRockets to their 6th win in a row! pic.twitter.com/g9lO0KjhKZ
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
Russell Westbrook and James Harden each averaged 30 points and 5 assists in February.
They are the first pair of teammates in NBA history to each average 30 points and 5 assists in a calendar month (min. 5 games).
h/t @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/Vzrwdij7l7— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 1, 2020
Related: Players of the Day
Ja Morant is having a sensational rookie season with plenty of highlights that will impress any NBA fan. On Saturday, he impressed again with his Partner in Crime Jaren Jackson Jr. still out with a knee injury, but was still able to lead his team to a win over the best team in the West.
27 PTS, 14 AST for Ja 🔥@JaMorant goes 10-16 from the field and ties a career-high in assists as the @memgrizz defeat LAL! #GrindCity pic.twitter.com/f9JuIHmRVu
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
Related: Memphis Grizzlies Future Depth Chart
Isaiah Simmons is a guy that can do almost everything on the football field from a defensive standpoint. His 40-time was faster than Saquon Barkley’s, Christian McCaffrey’s, Jalen Ramsey’s, Derwin James’, etc. More analysis about Simmons future outlook is coming soon. In the meantime, the Future Outlook for EDGE Chase Young is now available on why he’s on the top of many draft boards (right above Simmons).
ISAIAH. SIMMONS. 🔥
4.39u 40-yard dash for the 238-pound linebacker! @ClemsonFB @IsaiahSimmons25
📺: #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork
📱: https://t.co/vDFxxNddNZ pic.twitter.com/JxE6S23FWB— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2020
Linebacker. Cornerback. Safety.
Line up @ClemsonFB‘s @isaiahsimmons25 anywhere on defense and he’s gonna BALL. 💪
📺: 2020 #NFLCombine continues 4pm ET on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/d5nXxp7JII— NFL (@NFL) February 29, 2020
Russell Westbrook had the better performance against Boston, but Harden had the more impressive accomplishment by surpassing Jason Terry to enter the top-5 on the all-time career 3PM list.
Congrats to @JHarden13 of the @HoustonRockets for moving up to 5th on the all-time 3PM list!@budweiserusa | #LegendaryMoments pic.twitter.com/Z4NOFicSHt
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
Related: NBA Facts to Know
Brynn Forbes drained the clutch 3pt to lift the Spurs past the Magic in the clutch.
FORB3S! 👌 pic.twitter.com/tbji2EsLO4
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 1, 2020
Related: San Antonio Spurs Highlights
Trae Young was dropping dimes and led his team over the Blazers.
🧊 @TheTraeYoung drops 25 PTS and 15 AST to propel the @ATLHawks to victory! pic.twitter.com/NgP0YCbplV
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
Trae Young (31.3 PPG and 10.1 APG in February) becomes the fifth player in @NBAHistory to average 30+ PPG and 10+ APG in two straight months (min. 5 games).
The other four are Oscar Robertson, Nate Archibald, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. pic.twitter.com/TJVcz5C3B3— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) March 1, 2020
Related: Trae Young Mentions
Sato had a slick pass to find Gafford for an easy bucket.
Sato finds Gafford with the wraparound!
📲💻: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/TgpTe4xcri
— NBA (@NBA) February 29, 2020
Related: Chicago Bulls Team Page
Mitch Robinson is one of the young bright spots on the Knicks that can develop into a premier contributor on a Championship-caliber team one day. He had the best scoring output of his career on Saturday with a career-high 23 points.
23 for @23savage____❗️
Mitchell Robinson drops a career-high 23 PTS to lead the @nyknicks to victory. pic.twitter.com/n3u7LUl5wc— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
Related: NBA Future
TJ Warren made his presence known in Cleveland by leading the Pacers past the surprisingly hot Cavaliers.
💪 @TonyWarrenJr‘s 30 PTS lead the @Pacers to victory on the road. pic.twitter.com/9yvpEvGUpE
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
Related: NBA Highlights
HOT: Top 30 Prospects for Every MLB Team Entering 2020 https://t.co/iJKWGtBQUD
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 1, 2020
HOT: MLB Breakout Candidates on Every Team https://t.co/ogYuUkRwd7
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 1, 2020
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 1, 2020
#PlayerOfTheDay (2/29/20) – PG Russell Westbrook, HOU
FACTS TO KNOW:
– Houston now 10-1 with 6’7″ lineup when Russ plays
– Westbrook has scored 20+ pts in 30 consecutive GP
– 1st teammates (Harden) w/ 30 PPG/5 APG each over a month https://t.co/XfGBBDj8SJ— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 1, 2020
Related: Players of the Day
The Beard is a top-5 3-point shooter of all-time already.
Congrats to @JHarden13 of the @HoustonRockets for moving up to 5th on the all-time 3PM list!@budweiserusa | #LegendaryMoments pic.twitter.com/Z4NOFicSHt
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
Related: Facts of the Day
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