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The Best in Sports: January 24, 2020
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Here is the best from January 24, 2020:
Kawhi racked up his first career triple-double on Friday.
🖐️ Kawhi 1st career triple-double 🖐️
Kawhi Leonard (33 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST) scores 30+ PTS for the 7th consecutive game and the @LAClippers win in Miami! #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/qrW1PABgpM
— NBA (@NBA) January 25, 2020
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In the 1st NBA game in Paris ever, Giannis took his eurostep to Europe and dominated the Hornets for the Bucks victory.
Giannis bringing out the Euro 🔥#FearTheDeer x #NBAParis pic.twitter.com/80uJ6mw0pD
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 24, 2020
Giannis (30 PTS & 16 REB) powered the Bucks to a win in the first ever #NBAParis game! pic.twitter.com/ftov2XLIma
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 24, 2020
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There’s very few NBA players capable of making a statement block like this or start out as efficient as the No.1 pick has. Zion is truly an exciting player unlike anybody else in the league.
Zion sent that one flying! 👀 pic.twitter.com/PtdqGTAnZA
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 25, 2020
🔨 ZION LOB 🔨 pic.twitter.com/5iy4ul1ARO
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 25, 2020
Zion’s off to a historic start in his NBA career https://t.co/O7iMihYvhD
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 25, 2020
Pelicans Last 2 Games
– Zion Williamson on floor (39 min): +19
– Zion Williamson off floor (57 min): -30
His 75% FG pct is the best through 2 games by anyone in the shot-clock era (min. 20 FGA) via @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/WBklEyuf8c— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 25, 2020
Zion Williamson has 37 PTS and 13 REB combined in two games in the NBA. Over the last 30 seasons, the only other #1 overall draft picks with that many points and rebounds in their first two career games are LeBron James (46p, 18r) and Karl-Anthony Towns (42p, 26r). pic.twitter.com/sUb3Z9fIXU
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) January 25, 2020
Related: Zion’s Mentions
🚀 Russ season-high 45 PTS! 🚀@russwest44 (45 PTS, 6 REB, 10 AST) ties Oscar Robertson & James Harden for the most games (8) in @NBAHistory with at least 45 PTS, 5 REB and 10 AST. pic.twitter.com/jZpyCjxsK0
— NBA (@NBA) January 25, 2020
James Harden’s shooting slump continues. He had 12 PTS (3-13 FG, 0-6 3PT) in 35 MINS before leaving the game early.
He’s missed 86 of 115 threes over his last 10 games. pic.twitter.com/h7v21nV6um — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) January 25, 2020
Russell Westbrook now has eight career games in which he's produced at least 45 points, 10 assists, and five rebounds, tying him with Oscar Robertson and James Harden for the most such games in @NBAHistory. pic.twitter.com/Es2mbzXaea
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) January 25, 2020
Related: Houston Rockets FactsRussell Westbrook's 45 points are the most scored by a guard without attempting a 3 since Dwyane Wade had 48 against the Magic in December, 2007. pic.twitter.com/a0dYhWV9eh
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) January 25, 2020
Derrick Rose has been looking like his MVP self as of late.
This D-Rose dime 🤯🌹 pic.twitter.com/ojOVy5QMI3
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 25, 2020
🌹 @drose has scored 20+ points in 11 straight games, the longest streak of his career!
👀 his BEST BUCKET from each of the 11 contests! pic.twitter.com/WY9CPwgOia
— NBA (@NBA) January 25, 2020
Derrick Rose has scored 20 points in 11 straight games, the longest streak of his career and the longest by a Pistons player since Richard Hamilton in 2006-07 (11 straight). pic.twitter.com/N9vdIaYQrf
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 25, 2020
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The reigning champs re-signed their clubhouse leader to a 1-year deal to extend his legendary National career.
BREAKING – The #Nats are in agreement with Ryan Zimmerman on a one-year deal, pending a physical. pic.twitter.com/F5EsNlz5oT
— Nationals on MASN (@masnNationals) January 25, 2020
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Friday had its fair share of fantastic dunks.
Terrence Ross was floating 😱 pic.twitter.com/mhY5oboIZJ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 25, 2020
Poster alert in Minnesota! 😳 pic.twitter.com/IZBtrEygt4
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 25, 2020
MYLES. TURNER. 😤 pic.twitter.com/6k59wuJXbM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 25, 2020
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After Dwight Powell ruptured his Achilles a few days ago, Dallas was quick in finding his replacement by only giving up a Utah Jazz 2nd Rd Pick in the process.
Willie Cauley-Stein has been traded to the Mavericks, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/pTmnyEUC27
— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) January 24, 2020
Related: NBA Trade Deadline
Check out all the top NBA highlights from Friday.
Zion, Westbrook, Kawhi, and more stars shine in the top NBA Highlights From Friday (1/24) ⬇️ https://t.co/v41XxwmpZW
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 25, 2020
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49ers & Chiefs Weaknesses That Could Get Exposed in Super Bowl 54 https://t.co/XKNm2SslxJ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 24, 2020
Ranking the Best Super Bowls of All-Time https://t.co/N0Sz970H75
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 25, 2020
PFF’s Biggest Senior Bowl Takeaways https://t.co/82PfLMg9zz
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 25, 2020
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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Miami Heat
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#PlayerOfTheDay 1/24: PG Russell Westbrook (HOU)
FACTS TO KNOW:
– T-most games of 45Pts, 10Ast, 5Reb (Big O & Harden)
– Most Pts by a guard without a 3PA since DWade (’07)
– Season-high 45 Points w/ Harden struggling (12 Pts) https://t.co/sDBtX5K5G6— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 25, 2020
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Zion’s off to a historic start to his career.
Pelicans Last 2 Games
– Zion Williamson on floor (39 min): +19
– Zion Williamson off floor (57 min): -30
His 75% FG pct is the best through 2 games by anyone in the shot-clock era (min. 20 FGA) via @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/WBklEyuf8c— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 25, 2020
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