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The Best in Sports: January 17, 2020
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Here is the best from January 17, 2020:
The Hawks won in San Antonio for the first time in a LONG TIME thanks to Kevin Huerter’s go-ahead 3pt with less than seven seconds left.
Trae ➡️ Hunter ➡️ Huerter for the ATL game-winner!
Final in San Antonio:@ATLHawks 121@spurs 120 pic.twitter.com/fqWk3LfLQM
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2020
None of Atlanta’s starting 5 was alive the last time the Hawks beat the Spurs in San Antonio https://t.co/GRJBGb04PA
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 18, 2020
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Luka & Dame had an epic first half battle, but the MVP candidate Doncic kept it going in the 2nd half, while Lillard slowed down. Dallas beat the reigning Western Conference runner-ups in spite of Kristaps Porzingis’ 10th consecutive absence (knee).
Luka Doncic (23 PTS, 6 3PM, 5 AST) & Damian Lillard (25 PTS, 3 3PM, 4 AST) duel in the 1st half on ESPN!@trailblazers 63@dallasmavs 72 pic.twitter.com/hYDDZXW502
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2020
LUKA DAGGER! 🗡 pic.twitter.com/PORsQ79e9T
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 18, 2020
🔥 LUKA career-high 8 threes! 🔥@luka7doncic goes off for 35 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST, 8 3PM in the @dallasmavs 4th consecutive win! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/P7MKJGX1d0
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2020
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Good luck repeating this shot in a game of horse.
How, @Klow7? 🤯#WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/XB5VAiQy8v
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 18, 2020
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These MLB legends cemented themselves in the MLB history books forever during the last decade.
Some historic milestones were reached this past decade. pic.twitter.com/b93KJciH1l
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) January 17, 2020
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In the Game of the Day, Malcolm Brogdon hit one of the most signature shots of his MIP campaign to spoil KAT’s return from a 15-game absence.
Malcolm Brogdon floats it in to put Indiana up for good!
Final:@Timberwolves 114@Pacers 116 pic.twitter.com/aAgrmSJad9
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2020
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It seems like every night, Ja Morant is doing something amazing. As long as he stays healthy, he has the ROY in the bag.
.@JaMorant can FLY ✈️😱 pic.twitter.com/2rElfN8Qty
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 18, 2020
Can’t. Stop. Watching. Ja. pic.twitter.com/mvQOKuIiME
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2020
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After a decade in Dallas, Jason Garett will now call plays for the division-rival Giants in New York. This just made the Cowboys-Giants rivalry that much more interesting.
Jason Garrett to become Giants offensive coordinator under new head coach Joe Judge, per @WerderEdESPN pic.twitter.com/8mwnJsfYih
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 18, 2020
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Ice Trae has been crossing dudes ever since he came into the league, but this time he got a taste of his own medicine.
🗣 MAN DOWN, MAN DOWN! 🚨#Handles pic.twitter.com/YgHDUGkf2N
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) January 18, 2020
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DeRozan is posting robotic consistency as of late, like the man he was traded for. Mark him down for an efficient 20 points every night at this point.
DeMar DeRozan has scored 20+ points and shot better than 50% in 13 straight games. Only 2 players have a longer streak since 1983:
– Shaquille O’Neal (25 straight games)
– Giannis Antetokounmpo (14 straight games) pic.twitter.com/7rUPrucigU— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) January 18, 2020
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Ben Simmons and Norman Powell delivered the business to end the work week on Friday.
Don’t jump with Ben Simmons 😤 pic.twitter.com/xhfq00afp3
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 18, 2020
Jheeeeeeeeeeeeez @npowell2404 👀 pic.twitter.com/4WDfBXXlrP
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) January 18, 2020
Related: Top NBA Highlights From 1/17
NBA Stars Ready to Breakout in the 2nd Half https://t.co/sP9mg1wlAP
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 18, 2020
NFL Championship Weekend Money Trends to Know https://t.co/tQrrFNjvwQ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 18, 2020
Related: What’s HotThe Biggest Challenge Every New HC Faces in 2020 https://t.co/biLA1TZ8N0
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 18, 2020
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Indiana Pacers (GW)
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#PlayerOfTheDay G Luka Doncic (DAL)
FACTS TO KNOW:
– Luka dropped a career-high 8 3PM
– Drained the dagger step-back 3 to put it away
– Outdueled Damian Lillard (34p, 10a) in Primetime https://t.co/LbGYXyhA41— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 18, 2020
Related: Players of the Day
It’s been a WHILE since the Hawks won in San Antonio.
None of Atlanta’s starting 5 was alive the last time the Hawks beat the Spurs in San Antonio https://t.co/GRJBGb04PA
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 18, 2020
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