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The Best in Sports: January 8, 2020
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Here is the best from January 8, 2020:
Right out of the gates, James Harden made it clear he was going to have another signature performance, but Trae Young put together one of the best games of his career simultaneously in a rare duel that produced two 40-point triple-doubles in the same game, something never been seen before.
The Beard dropped 22 points in the 1st QTR! 🔥#OneMission pic.twitter.com/ZfnCDfoDOT
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 9, 2020
The Beard and Ice Trae DUEL as the first opponents with 40-point triple-doubles in @NBAHistory! 🚀❄️@JHarden13: 41 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST@TheTraeYoung: 42 PTS, 13 REB, 10 AST pic.twitter.com/HGTnQqtZK5
— NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2020
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The Joker didn’t waste anytime bodying his way closer to the basket to get an easy bucket for the go-ahead points with less than 7 seconds remaining that ultimately won a competitive game between two West heavyweights. It should be noted Kristaps Porzingis missed his 5th consecutive game (knee).
Jokic gets the game-winning bucket to go in Dallas! 🃏#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/RkvZ9bDg2h
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 9, 2020
Nikola Jokic drops 33 PTS and wins it late for the @nuggets! pic.twitter.com/XSVtfFOiaK
— NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2020
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In a scuffle that generated headlines across the league, Jimmy Butler and TJ Warren’s altercation sent shockwaves around the NBA. Here’s what went down:
“You’re f—ing trash.”
Jimmy Butler and TJ Warren got tangled up, and both players had a few words for each other 🤬 pic.twitter.com/C0VCJuuEFW— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 9, 2020
“He’s not even in my f—ing league. … I would never put him on me. … Put somebody else on me, ’cause I’m gonna tear his ass up every time we play.”
Jimmy Butler went off on TJ Warren. pic.twitter.com/SMmRVgUx9z— ESPN (@espn) January 9, 2020
T.J. Warren cost himself some cash tonight. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/U5T7TZ5lol
— Charlie Clifford (@cliffWISH8) January 9, 2020
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Usually articles like these are saved for the ‘Hot Content of the Day’ section, but this isn’t just a hot piece of content. This is an introduction to a new metric that will help evaluate MLB defensive value better than ever before. MLB introduces: Outs Above Average.
Who do you think is the best defensive infielder?
Introducing Outs Above Average: https://t.co/HZ0JbNMzBS pic.twitter.com/26svj5chno
— MLB (@MLB) January 8, 2020
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While Matt Rhule was initially introduced to the NFL in 2012 during his lone season as an assistant to Tom Coughlin in New York, nobody really knew who he was. Now, the entire NFL universe knows exactly who Matt Rhule is after an Intro Press Conference that exuded positivity, hard work, and cohesion. Bright things are ahead in Carolina.
Matt Rhule’s Introduction to the Carolina Panthers | Carolina Panthers https://t.co/WZaRK70rox
— Dustin Grimes (@iamdustingrimes) January 8, 2020
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Sequences like this don’t come often, especially from one of the worst teams in the league, but it was still a special moment.
What’s the best part of this play? The feed or the slam? 👀💪#TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/INktTUzsz4
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 9, 2020
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DeMar DeRozan’s recent resurgence into a much more efficient version of himself has fueled the Spurs run that has them back in the thick of the Playoff race.
3⃣0⃣ PTS for DeMar!@DeMar_DeRozan leads the @spurs to victory in BOS. pic.twitter.com/zzPbgg8W1S
— NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2020
What’s more efficent than a Tesla? DEMAR. DEROZAN.
Last 9 games:
30 PTS – 4 AST – 59%FG
25 PTS – 7 AST – 73% FG
26 PTS – 5 AST – 57% FG
30 PTS – 3 AST – 52% FG
24 PTS – 4 AST – 61% FG
29 PTS – 8 AST – 81% FG
21 PTS – 4 AST – 53% FG
26 PTS – 10 AST – 91% FG
24 PTS – 3 AST – 64% FG pic.twitter.com/gf1nUcSFcL— DeMarvelous DeChosen (@DeMarvelousGOAT) January 9, 2020
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Most fans realize that Andre Drummond is a great rebounder, but haven’t come to the conclusion that he’s an all-time great rebounder. As he continues to pile up accolades like this, that statement will become more clear.
Andre Drummond is the greatest rebounder of this era https://t.co/ucouHwBaYa
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 9, 2020
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Brandon Ingram had a 2nd half performance to remember that sparked the Pelicans dub over Chicago, giving them their 6th win in 8 games.
B.I. drops 21 in the 2nd half❗️@B_Ingram13 (29 PTS, 8 REB, 11 AST) propels the @PelicansNBA at home. pic.twitter.com/y4VQ8ZEVgh
— NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2020
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From Malik Monk dunking on his own teammate to Luka’s veteran offensive repertoire, here are all the top highlights from Wednesday.
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 9, 2020
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Awesome article by @mlb on a new way to evaluate infield defense https://t.co/0206uxDJNo
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 8, 2020
Breaking Down the 2020 NFL Free Agent QB Class https://t.co/DMRPBbnMUg
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 9, 2020
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 9, 2020
Denver Nuggets (GW) vs. Dallas Mavericks
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#PlayerOfTheDay Nikola Jokic followed up his 47pt performance with another spectacular showing where he not only dropped 33 pts (12-20 FG) but also forced his way to the cup for the GW that led to the Nuggets win in Dallas during a potential playoff matchup https://t.co/rX42pggkO7
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 9, 2020
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1st duo with 40pt triple-doubles in the same game EVER.
James Harden & Trae Young are the 1st opponents to both record 40-point triple-doubles in NBA History https://t.co/tdrvGAVCCR
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 9, 2020
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