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The Best in Sports: January 9, 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 January 9, 2020:
Russell Westbrook made his first appearance in the Chesapeake Energy Arena as a visiting player and put up 34 points in Houston’s losing effort. OKC created a phenomenal tribute video as seen below.
Russ returns to OKC. Here’s our tribute video he watched in the arena tonight. pic.twitter.com/tNsf3J8nGe
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 10, 2020
👏 Russ returns to OKC! 👏@russwest44 puts up a team-high 34 PTS for the @HoustonRockets in his first action back in Oklahoma City. pic.twitter.com/eUPyHvuye0
— NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2020
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Russell Westbrook got all the headlines on Thursday, but Chris Paul was also facing his old team and used the revenge game opportunity as a way to lead a blowout victory and pull off this embarrassing play on HOU.
CP3 did him dirty 🤧 pic.twitter.com/EqR2KJ3TEj
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 10, 2020
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Tristan Thompson had a career game on Thursday with 35 points and dunked in the dagger to beat the Pistons in OT.
A career-high 35 points.
Have a night, @RealTristan13!#BeTheFight pic.twitter.com/1Y8qDvgqjJ
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 10, 2020
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Joel Embiid’s finger injury will keep him out at least for the next 1-2 weeks, but Philadelphia picked up the slack in his place, handing Boston their third straight loss.
76ers: Joel Embiid undergoing hand surgery, out at least 1-2 weeks https://t.co/zMboNfFrN1 pic.twitter.com/8LosaVRnMA
— Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) January 9, 2020
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A wild trade went down in the MLB that is much more to digest than what’s seen at the surface. Check out the full breakdown from MLBTR below.
Rays Acquire Jose Martinez, Randy Arozarena From Cardinals https://t.co/HoaQ9nrzzV pic.twitter.com/8RFvIbCIZr
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) January 10, 2020
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The MLB released the full 2020 schedule on Thursday and also published this article showcasing the top matchups to watch for.
Most Notable MLB Matchups of the 2020 Season https://t.co/y8q4QWNAjn
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 10, 2020
Related: MLB Season Preview
San Francisco’s former Pro Bowl LB Kwon Alexander will be active and ready to go off the IR for their Divisional Rd matchup against Minnesota.
UPDATE: San Francisco 49ers are activating 2017 Pro Bowl LB Kwon Alexander for this week’s NFL Divisional Rd Game vs. Minnesota https://t.co/7d3ZdY8xIm
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 9, 2020
Related: NFL Playoffs
Hassan Whiteside doesn’t often make 3’s, but when he does, he celebrates accordingly.
Hassan Whiteside after the three 😂 pic.twitter.com/KRxIvr0RN0
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 10, 2020
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The New York Giants held their introduction Press Conference for their new HC Joe Judge, and he made a positive first impression under the spotlight.
Related: New York Giants Team Page
Even without their best player, the Minnesota T-Wolves were able to blow the Blazers out at home.
Related: Top NBA Highlights From 1/9
Most Notable MLB Matchups of the 2020 Season https://t.co/y8q4QWNAjn
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 10, 2020
Game Plans for Every Team in the Divisional Round https://t.co/SY0L8uayqr
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 10, 2020
Ranking the Best Possible Super Bowl Matchups https://t.co/eOXJyTstLw
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 10, 2020
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons (OT)
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#PlayerOfTheDay C Tristan Thompson (CLE)
FACTS TO KNOW:
1. Dropped career-high 35 points in Detroit
2. Led Cavs to OT victory after dunking in the dagger
3. Added 14 REBs, 3 BLKs, & 75% FG (15-20) https://t.co/mi221F45dP— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 10, 2020
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Russell Wilson is a born winner.
Russell Wilson has the 2nd most career wins through a player’s 1st 8 seasons (95 including postseason) pic.twitter.com/4kKYWHpuEX
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 10, 2020
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