The Best in Sports: March 8, 2020

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Here is the best from March 8, 2020:

1. LBJ & AD Lead LAL Over LAC

In what might’ve been the most significant regular season game of the year, considering the Clippers recent hot streak, undefeated streak when healthy (previous 10-0), and commanding 2-0 lead in the LA season series, the game ended up being defined by the 4th quarter heroics of LeBron James and the powerful punch from running mate Anthony Davis.

The Lakers take Game 3 in the battle of LA 🔥
AD: 30 PTS & 8 REB LBJ: 28 PTS, 9 AST & 7 REB pic.twitter.com/qJH61NmFWN — NBA TV (@NBATV) March 8, 2020

🔥 LeBron to AD 🔥 pic.twitter.com/vGp96KXvmJ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 8, 2020

King James scored/assisted on each of the Lakers final 13 points vs. the Clippers https://t.co/tz1wfO0FC7
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 9, 2020

Battle of LA, Part 3 summary: The Lakers deliver the Clippers’ first loss this season when fully healthy. Lakers stay a perfect 42-0 when leading after 3 quarters this season. pic.twitter.com/jozYEslJZM
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 8, 2020

👑’s been on 🔥 since the All-⭐️ Break https://t.co/AtUPtS9Tte
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 9, 2020

Related: Los Angeles Lakers Highlights

2. OKC Gets Clutch Win at the End

The Thunder-Celtics came down to the wire where OKC forced a crucial turnover in the final possession when Dennis Schroder perfectly timed the steal attempt and then got a huge defensive stand when Tatum missed the potential game-winner. Their consistency in achieving 4th quarter comebacks is unprecedented this season.

WHAT A PLAY BY SCHRODER! 👀 pic.twitter.com/TvKdq2frpO
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 9, 2020

⚡️ 28 PTS, 7 AST & 6 REB ⚡️@CP3 led the @okcthunder to a big time dub in Boston! pic.twitter.com/M0ouZ4rD1B
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 9, 2020

The Thunder have also now won 5 games this season after trailing by at 18 points.

That's tied for the most by any team over the last 20 seasons.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 9, 2020

Related: NBA Facts to Know

3. Zion Dunking Highlights for Days

Zion brought it all out on Sunday and the Zo –> Zion connection is becoming near unstoppable.

Zion makes windmills look too easy 😱 pic.twitter.com/dT6nX7PlaD
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 8, 2020

Zo to Zion is UNSTOPPABLE 😤 pic.twitter.com/VALQfAPZfO
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 8, 2020

Related: Zion Williamson Mentions

4. Rubio & Booker Upset the Bucks

With Giannis out at least two games (knee), the Suns took advantage thanks to a triple-double from Ricky Rubio and a dominant 1st half from Devin Booker.

Booker, Rubio fill up stat sheet 👏@DevinBook (36 PTS, 8 AST) & @rickyrubio9 (25 PTS, 13 REB, 13 AST) power the @Suns W against Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/YhrylwcDER
— NBA (@NBA) March 9, 2020

Devin Booker gets out to 28 1st half PTS on 10-12 shooting for the @Suns! #RisePHX pic.twitter.com/YMCi3SLLFJ
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2020

Most 35-point games before turning 24 since 2000: 87 — LeBron James 60 — Tracy McGrady 50 — Kevin Durant 42 — Devin Booker (including today) pic.twitter.com/2zeGSXQ2Nu
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 9, 2020

The Bucks have had a rough March so far.

Milwaukee has suffered as many losses (3) in the last week than they did during the entire 1st 2 months of 2020 https://t.co/jqVrpe7DrO
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 9, 2020

Related: NBA Season Review

5. Reignin' Champs Handle Business

The reigning defending NBA Champion has been counted out all year, but took care of business again on Sunday.

Norman Powell (31 PTS) & Kyle Lowry (30 PTS) led the way for the @Raptors to lock in another W! 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/H4vyaHwBut
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 9, 2020

Related: NBA Finals

6. Halfcourt 180 Jam by Mitch Rob

Mitch Rob caught the 180 half court jam in one of the best highlights of the day.

HALFCOURT LOB 😯😯😯 pic.twitter.com/r07jRzRJ9R
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 9, 2020

Related: NBA Future

7. Jake Layman Catches a BODY

Jake Layman caught a body and showed that some white men can jump.

JAKE LAYMAN 🤯 pic.twitter.com/K0TZCEQT7G
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 8, 2020

Related: NBA Highlights

8. Rudy Gay Sends it to OT in CLE

Rudy Gay hit the clutch game-tying shot to force OT in Cleveland, but the Spurs couldn’t pull it out in the extra period.

Rudy Gay flashes to the ball and fires to force OT… GOT IT!
📲💻: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/ZodTTKFNBn
— NBA (@NBA) March 9, 2020

Related: Games of the Day

9. King James Shows EMOTION

In addition to the great game LeBron played, specifically in the 4th quarter, he also showed emotion that he usually saves for Finals-clinching victories. It’s clear that this Battle of LA isn’t just any other game.

LEBRON AND-1 😤 pic.twitter.com/BvbuzU9KEC
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 8, 2020

Related: NBA Playoffs

10. Jrue Dropped Season-High 37

Zion & Zo weren’t the only stars in the Pelicans win in Minny as Jrue Holiday also put up a season-high 37 points to lead the pack.

❗️ Jrue season-high 37 ❗️@Jrue_Holiday11 posts 37 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST as the @PelicansNBA defeat MIN. pic.twitter.com/sG4qmeXxzc
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2020

Related: New Orleans Pelicans Facts

Hot Content of the Day

MLB.com: Fastest MLB Player on Every Team

HOT: Fastest MLB Player on Every Team https://t.co/u6oOa1aWxA
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 9, 2020

ESPN: Clippers-Lakers III Was of Significant Importance

HOT: Lakers-Clippers Pt.3 Was the Biggest Game of the Season https://t.co/rvevJIte9e
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 9, 2020

MLB.com: Every MLB Division’s 2020 Wild Card

HOT: Each MLB Division's Biggest Wild-Card in 2020 https://t.co/R3oSCxVpSx
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 9, 2020

Related: What’s Hot

Game of the Day

Oklahoma City Thunder (GW) vs. Boston Celtics

Related: Games of the Day

Player of the Day

#PlayersOfTheDay (3/8/20) – PG LeBron James, LAL
FACTS TO KNOW:
– Scores/Assisted on Lakers final 17 points
– Lakers now NBA-best 42-0 when leading after 3 Qtrs
– Handed healthy Clippers 1st loss of the season (10-1) https://t.co/EMgFuQU2DQ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 9, 2020

Related: Players of the Day