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The Best in Sports: January 29, 2020
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Here is the best from January 29, 2020:
Victor Oladipo made his triumphant return to the court in Indiana after a year-long absence to face the Chicago Bulls. Despite the minutes restriction, Oladipo was in there at the end and drained the clutch game-tying 3pt to force OT and lead Indy to a victory, in an event he tributed to Kobe.
DIPO SENDS IT TO OT! 😤 pic.twitter.com/IKpo9nO665
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 30, 2020
Victor Oladipo checks in for the first time in over a year 👏 pic.twitter.com/DxLA0NHvJv
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 30, 2020
Mamba Mentality pic.twitter.com/2fFT1GQG11
— NBA (@NBA) January 30, 2020
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Dame always rises to the occasion when facing Russell Westbrook, and Wednesday was no different as he tied their career series at 13 wins each and recorded his first career triple-double in the process.
Dame Time (36 PTS, 11 AST, 10 REB) was in full effect as Lillard recorded his first career triple-double! ⌚️ pic.twitter.com/CAkUdtBZH0
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 30, 2020
Not a bad way to start 2020 for Dame https://t.co/rrqTGHBs1b
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 30, 2020
Dame vs. Westbrook has been 1 of the best PG matchups in the game for some time now https://t.co/FO8YCXcIi6
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 30, 2020
Damian Lillard recorded his 1st career triple-double in Wednesday’s win over the Rockets.
Lillard’s effort was also the 1st 30-point triple-double by a Trail Blazer since Clyde Drexler on Nov. 13, 1990. pic.twitter.com/eGVcEe3Ztg— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 30, 2020
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On the same week of Kobe passing away, DeMar DeRozan (who’s noted Bryant’s impactful influence on his game) put up his career high with the Spurs on one of the best defenses in the NBA to lead his team to an upset victory.
DeMar DeRozan scores a season-high 38 PTS, guiding the @spurs to victory against Utah. pic.twitter.com/ZckXs3NbnX
— NBA (@NBA) January 30, 2020
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Carmelo Anthony is one of the greatest scorers of this generation. Any real NBA fan over the last decade knows that. Now, NBA fans over the next 20, 50, 100 plus years will know that as well, as the legendary Syracuse product keeps passing greats like Kevin Garnett and moving up the all-time scoring list.
With this bucket, Carmelo Anthony moves into 17th on the all-time scoring list. pic.twitter.com/TcLXcNqmqz
— NBA (@NBA) January 30, 2020
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Jarrett Allen has started to build a legacy of getting major blocks, but on this play it was Drummond who got the best of him and flushed it home for a thunderous dunk that is sure to go on ‘Dre’s career highlight reel.
DRE. GOODNESS#PistonsNow powered by @RocketFiber pic.twitter.com/F6efss5cU8
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) January 30, 2020
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Ja Morant continues to show his rare traits and abilities that could one day help elevate him into the MVP race and among the NBA greats.
Ja is still making defenders look silly 🤧#Handles pic.twitter.com/SaYejd8j53
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) January 30, 2020
There have been ten 10-assist games this season by a rookie.
Ja Morant has nine of them. pic.twitter.com/Z82v9AlOe3
— StatMamba (@statmuse) January 30, 2020
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It’s rare to point out a certain’s teams highlights of the night in the Best in Sports column, but all the other high-quality highlights deserved their own slot (Damian, Drummond, Morant, etc.). These Nets highlights from their first home game since Kobe’s passing were worthy of their own spot as well.
SPENCE.
It’s your @MaimonidesMC Play of the Game 🎥 pic.twitter.com/QSZLmYG8Bp
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 30, 2020
Nah.
🚫 @_bigjayy_ 🚫 pic.twitter.com/jSqbUSas6v
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 30, 2020
FRODOWN. pic.twitter.com/Jf4o2ZdzOU
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 30, 2020
The Nets left two seats open for Kobe and Gigi.
Kyrie was overcome with emotion during the national anthem.
(via @NBATV) pic.twitter.com/nKwAAJSHh6— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 30, 2020
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No Manager will face more adversity in 2020 than the Astros Manager no matter who it ended up being, thanks to the recent sign stealing scandal. Houston made the announcement that veteran Skipper Dusty Baker will take over in H-Town on a 1-year rental type deal to take the heat while it’s the hottest in Texas.
Houston: You have a new manager. Dusty Baker signs a one-year deal with 2021 option to lead #Astros. Here are statements from owner Jim Crane and Baker. pic.twitter.com/Kd8DAsUw03
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 29, 2020
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The Knicks have been one of the most disappointing and embarassing franchises in the 21st century. It might not be a coincidence that this timeline is in line with James Dolan’s reign as team owner. That reign hit an all-time low on January 29th, 2020 when a brawl ensued from frustration of another blowout loss, fans blatantly chanting “Sell the team” at Dolan, their best player making an offensive statement, and a multi-billion dollar organization doesn’t even have the water on in the opposing locker room. Knicks fans, it might be time to hop on another team’s bandwagon, nobody can be shamed for that at this point.
So to sum up tonight in MSG: Knicks lose by 21, their starting PG tackles an opposing shooter, fans loudly chant ‘Sell the team’ and postgame their best player uses ‘woman-like’ as an insult. (I think that covers it)
— Yaron Weitzman (@YaronWeitzman) January 30, 2020
The Knicks and Grizzlies got into it 😳 pic.twitter.com/ysQO5S7aWC
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 30, 2020
“It’s soft. His game is soft. He’s soft. … very woman-like.”
—Marcus Morris on Jae Crowder after the Grizzlies-Knicks game pic.twitter.com/4yivbCUi7f
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 30, 2020
A loud “Sell the team” chant rises up at MSG with Knicks down 18 and a fracas on the court just broken up. MSG starts piping in loud music to break it up. Things are not going well in New York tonight. pic.twitter.com/X9zM0VQ3Vg
— Mike Vorkunov (@MikeVorkunov) January 30, 2020
Ja Morant says there’s no hot water and only 3 drops of water coming out of the Knicks visitor showers.
“This is beyond me,” he said.
The Grizzlies are actively trying to get both hot water and water pressure to take showers right now.
— Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) January 30, 2020
Related: New York Knicks Team Page
Carmelo’s made it clear this season isn’t “a damn farewell tour,” but on Wednesday, Melo let the world know that Northwest Oregon is the place he wants to call it a career someday.
Carmelo Anthony on Portland: “This is where I want to retire”: The Melo era in Portland may (hopefully) last longer than expected. In an interview with Kerry Eggers of the Portland Tribune, Portland Trail Blazers power https://t.co/aisxQ7WnyP pic.twitter.com/awnvUt0UXL
— Ron Bohning (@RonBohning) January 29, 2020
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5 Super Bowl Records That Might Never Be Broken https://t.co/EDYHNdqCRD
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 30, 2020
Every NBA Team’s Best 5-Man Lineup This Season https://t.co/2IrJQB70zL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 30, 2020
Every MLB Team’s Biggest Flaw Heading into 2020 https://t.co/Nz7h2uxCwc
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 30, 2020
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Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers (OT)
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#PlayerOfTheDay (1/29) – PG Damian Lillard, POR
FACTS TO KNOW:
– Most career points at time of 1st career triple-dub EVER
– 1st 30pt triple-dub by a Blazer since Clyde Drexler (’90)
– Most points & 3PM in the NBA during the year of 2020 https://t.co/KsAB0cc9i2— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 30, 2020
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Dame is dominating in 2020.
Not a bad way to start 2020 for Dame https://t.co/rrqTGHBs1b
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 30, 2020
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