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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 January 1, 2020:
The AP Male Athlete of the 2010s isn’t looking to relinquish the crown anytime soon.
LeBron stuffs the stat sheet as he goes for a 30-point triple-double in the @Lakers win.
31 PTS
13 REB
12 AST
2 STL
68.6 FPTS pic.twitter.com/8FEujpVMVI— NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) January 2, 2020
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A once-legendary Knick played one of his best games of the season, despite Portland’s blowout loss.
Carmelo Anthony puts up a season-high 26 PTS for the @trailblazers in his return to @TheGarden. pic.twitter.com/df2yhlf60P
— NBA (@NBA) January 2, 2020
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Mitchell Robinson was an alley oop magnet on Wednesday.
Mitchell Robinson (16 PTS) put on his own personal dunk contest in the first half 😱#NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/LrCnB4KqI6
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
MITCHELL ROBINSON 🤯#NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/h6JfXeN9iy
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
Mitchell Robinson can’t be stopped 😳#NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/nwWU6Y9G8T
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
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While LeBron was the best player in the decade, Giannis is emerging as the best overall player right now, and he proved it again on Wednesday night with another MVP-caliber performance.
Giannis caught ‘em slipping 😳#Handles pic.twitter.com/r11s1yjwTJ
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) January 2, 2020
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Aron Baynes getting posterized isn’t just a thing of the 2010s as Anthony Davis proved on the first day of the new decade.
AD WITH AUTHORITY 😤#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/0aYxeJnLZA
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
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Kelly Oubre came out with a vengeance this season as he continues to throw down vicious dunks and sink clutch shots as an emerging star in this league.
no kisses blown here
KO
KO
KO
😤 pic.twitter.com/K2j1tNcmHF— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 2, 2020
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The rookie threw it down on RoLo and things got a little chippy from there.
Jarrett Culver put ’em on a poster! 😳#Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/pfY62K6b0t
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
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While Markelle Fultz is far from reaching the expectations set upon him when originally entering the NBA, he’s starting to showcase why evaluators envisioned him becoming a special player.
🤯H MY G👀DNESS
What a move by @MarkelleF!
First dunk of the season for @EvanFourmizz!
And the reaction by @TerrenceRoss 😆 pic.twitter.com/r58YzTwZsc
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 2, 2020
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The NFL’s official twitter account dropped some clips of the best plays, games, and tricks from the last decade. Take a look:
🔥 TOP 2️⃣5️⃣ PLAYS OF THE DECADE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7Eu1gnFcNr
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2020
Take a look back at each team’s best play from this decade! (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/e9h6bPV1gZ
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2020
Prepare to be amazed. The best TRICK PLAYS from the last 10 years! pic.twitter.com/5nkHNaSeO7
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2020
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In addition to Mitchell Robinson, Anthony Davis & Jordan Bell caught their own alley oops on Wednesday night in impressive fashion.
The King and the Brow are putting on a show! 😱🍿#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/IxySGVhifP
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
Drop the hammer, Jordan Bell! 🔨#Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/5QvBp4zSa7
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
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NBA’s biggest Facts to Know from the 2010s https://t.co/t0xtlsZBqm
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 2, 2020
5 MLB Trends That Defined the 2010s Decade https://t.co/JHpoUTnjr0
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 2, 2020
Biggest Strength & Weakness for Every NFL Playoff Team https://t.co/k5GN2dHMZL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 2, 2020
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Milwaukee Bucks
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#PlayerOfTheDay LeBron James kicked off the New Year as the same King with a 30-pt triple-double to help LA overpower PHX for their 3rd straight win since Xmas. His 8th triple-double matches his total from last season & ties him w/ Jerry West for 4th most in LAL history https://t.co/tsZnCbjXHW
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 2, 2020
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New Year, same King.
LeBron James has his 8th triple-double of the season, matching his total from last season.
He ties Jerry West for the 4th-most triple-doubles in Lakers history (16). h/t @EliasSports
James has the 2nd-most triple-doubles in the NBA this season; Luka Doncic has 9. pic.twitter.com/inx8JqkKgi— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 2, 2020
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