The Best in Sports: November 16, 2019

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Here is the best from November 16, 2019:

1. Graham Drains GW Shot @ MSG

Devonte’ Graham is emerging as a 6th Man of the Year candidate this season.

DEVONTE’ GRAHAM LETS IT FLY FOR THE @HORNETS WIN! #ALLFLY pic.twitter.com/vz1twgegLq
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019

Devonte’ Graham led all players in scoring against the Knicks tonight! He hit a career high NINE three pointers (including the game winner)…finishing with 29 points and 4 rebounds! pic.twitter.com/kp0AQDVN4d
— Jayhawks In The NBA (@NBA_Jayhawks) November 17, 2019

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2. Paul George's Debut @ Staples

PG played his first game in Staples Center as a member of the Clippers and thrived against the Hawks.

PG off the glass for Trez! 💥🤯#ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/Mho2KEjaZ7
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019

Paul George is off to a historic start for the #Clippers https://t.co/eg5Owz2MdD
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 17, 2019

Paul George becomes the 2nd player in the last 65 seasons to score 37+ PTS in less than 21 minutes of game action, joining Quintin Dailey (1986)! #SAPStatLineOfTheNight pic.twitter.com/9W1Me9AuxE
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) November 17, 2019

3. Harden's Dominance Continues

James Harden is ballin’ at an unprecedented level right now.

🚀 @JHarden13 puts up 49 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST for the @HoustonRockets in their 7th straight victory! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/3PFLB6LEP1
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019

And at 8-22 from deep, Harden now has missed 14+ threes eight times. No other player has done that more than once. https://t.co/HQEIiyLHp1
— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 17, 2019

James Harden is averaging 39.5 PPG after tonight’s 49-point performance. The only other player in @NBAHistory to average 39.0+ points per game through the first 13 games in a season was Wilt Chamberlain (48.4 in 1961-62), (53.5 in 1962-63) twice. pic.twitter.com/y2OVOJgyAr
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) November 17, 2019

4. Mavs Duo Makes History

These two likely aren’t done setting records anytime soon.

Luka Doncic (26 PTS, 15 REB) and Kristaps Porzingis (20 PTS, 15 REB) are the first @dallasmavs teammates and the first teammates born outside the US to each record 20+ PTS & 15+ REB in the same game. pic.twitter.com/LN2FvvaDFx
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) November 17, 2019

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5. Greek Freak Excels on Both Ends

His defense is just as good as his offense, and he’s one of the best in the NBA at both.

AND THE CHASEDOWN! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/3rpivf35aF
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019

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6. Potential #1 Pick Out for the Year

Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa was the unanimous #1 pick entering the season, but after this latest injury, it’s possible he might decide to wait until 2021 to enter into the NFL Draft.

Breaking: Tua Tagovailoa is ruled out for the season with a dislocated hip, per @AaronSuttles pic.twitter.com/zIP6C7E26n
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 16, 2019

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7. Blazers-Spurs Comes Down to it

The Blazers & Spurs went toe-to-toe until the final buzzer.

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8. Catching Bodies on a Saturday

These guys caught a body on Saturday night.

Jaxson Hayes… LOOK OUT! #NBARooks #WontBowDown
Watch Live: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/kWVodNrmN5
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019

Kendrick Nunn attacks the rim for the @MiamiHEAT! #NBARooks #HEATTwitter
Watch Live: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/yPrESrbJHX
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019

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9. Scary Terry Gets a Bucket

Terry Rozier was hoopin’ in the Garden.

Handle, hang, and count the hoop for Terry Rozier! #AllFly
Watch Live: https://t.co/3bTQPOmwYk pic.twitter.com/oIphFZbyD7
— NBA (@NBA) November 16, 2019

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10. Allen Hurns Earns Extension

Dolphins inked Allen Hurns to an extension after a solid 2019 campaign.

Dolphins Signed WR Allen Hurns To Two-Year, $8M Extension https://t.co/fli1PNRWC8 #Dolphins pic.twitter.com/fS8y6AIvls
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) November 17, 2019

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Hot Content of the Day

NFL.com: 11 Biggest Reasons to Watch NFL Week 11

Lamar vs. Deshaun.

Plus 10 other reasons why Week 11 is going to be AWESOME. 🏈👀 pic.twitter.com/g01UWrzY3S
— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2019

B/R: The Best Prospect From Israel Ever

New for @BleacherReport, meet Deni Avdija, a likely 2020 NBA lottery pick and the greatest basketball prospect to ever come out of Israelhttps://t.co/jKdVCBH3Do
— Yaron Weitzman (@YaronWeitzman) November 15, 2019

NFL.com: Best Free Agent Bargains in 2019

Jamie Collins, Shaquil Barrett among top free agency bargains (via @Gil_Brandt)https://t.co/qARdz8a1aY pic.twitter.com/i81Zs3SSAU
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) November 14, 2019

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Game of the Day

Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks

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Player of the Day

#PlayerOfTheDay James Harden kept on cooking this season as he led HOU to their 7th straight win while averaging 43 PPG in those 7 games. His 39 PPG on the season is the most ever through 13 games since Wilt Chamberlain https://t.co/tusrrnydW3
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 17, 2019

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Fact of the Day

James Harden is a player that’s never been seen before.

And at 8-22 from deep, Harden now has missed 14+ threes eight times. No other player has done that more than once. https://t.co/HQEIiyLHp1
— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 17, 2019

James Harden is averaging 39.5 PPG after tonight’s 49-point performance. The only other player in @NBAHistory to average 39.0+ points per game through the first 13 games in a season was Wilt Chamberlain (48.4 in 1961-62), (53.5 in 1962-63) twice. pic.twitter.com/y2OVOJgyAr
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) November 17, 2019

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