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What Happened in Sports: December 17, 2019
What happened in sports on December 17, 2019 ft. Brogdon & Domas stepping up, LBJ dropping dimes all night, PG13 going at it w/ Oubre, & more
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December 17th, 2019 was highlighted by Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis stepping up Indiana-style to end the Los Angeles Lakers’ historic away game win-streak, LeBron James dropping dimes all night and displaying to the NBA world that he is a legendary playmaker, as well as Paul George going at it with Kelly Oubre for nights to remember. Check out the Best in Sports from 12/17.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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SHEESH, Kelly Oubre Jr. ?#RisePHX x #CenterCourt pic.twitter.com/Ns3jLOQBh5
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 18, 2019
? @mrvincecarter15 receives love from the New York crowd and puts up 15 PTS in his final game at @TheGarden! pic.twitter.com/CHMFo0CrbY
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2019
THE JARRETT ALLEN DOUBLE DENIAL
?? @_bigjayy_ ?? pic.twitter.com/4f41LyNjml
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 18, 2019
? Taurean Prince rejection! ?
Watch Free: https://t.co/gZ3mLZln8x pic.twitter.com/oLGyxut9qt
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2019
It appears @dnwaba0 was also invited to the block party ? pic.twitter.com/PfQ39OOW1c
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 18, 2019
TWO MORE FOR @_bigjayy_ ?? pic.twitter.com/GAaFTsVly1
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 18, 2019
Malcolm Brogdon drives and finishes for the lead! #IndianaStyle @Lakers 102@Pacers 104
10.8 left on @NBATV pic.twitter.com/TbuGYQtyez
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2019
SABONIS RISES UP! ?#IndianaStyle x CenterCourt pic.twitter.com/9y9E8pX1S9
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 18, 2019
Jaxson Hayes flies in for the putback slam! #NBARooks #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/Kip7yqNuvF
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) December 18, 2019
☔️ @TeamLou23 (20 PTS, 8 AST) pours in 16 straight 2nd half PTS for the @LAClippers in the home victory! #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/ov2dI3NDdV
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2019
PG steal ➡️ PG SLAM ?#ClipperNation x #CenterCourt pic.twitter.com/aFzrQT0hOp
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 18, 2019
Rondo ⬆️ LeBron ⬇️#LakeShow x #CenterCourt pic.twitter.com/aB18fyg0Ow
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 18, 2019
MILES BRIDGES SPIN-N-SLAM! ??#AllFly pic.twitter.com/0qsRZRaRwy
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 18, 2019
LeBron’s passing is unreal! ?#LakeShow x #CenterCourt pic.twitter.com/4vbhSJ3aAK
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 18, 2019
“Showtime kinda plays…”
LBJ flips it behind his head to Dwight!#LakeShow | @NBATV pic.twitter.com/DdyCE5nwV3
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2019
? PG TOP 3 ?
Watch @Yg_Trece‘s top 3 plays of the season for the @LAClippers before they host PHX TONIGHT at 10:30pm/et on @NBATV! #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/hQDhdjZkSG
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2019
We will always remember these incredible rookie seasons. pic.twitter.com/WWdVNyBiGS
— MLB (@MLB) December 17, 2019
A season-high 11 catches for 142 yards in a @Chiefs win.@tkelce must like playing in the snow. ❄@Chiefs | #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/hUZJj1HKx1
— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2019
The Cowboys rolled behind the running of @EzekielElliott and @Tp_5!
? 41 Combined Touches
? 303 Total Yards
? 3 Touchdowns@dallascowboys | #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/LLaGTyK7O2
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2019
.@juliojones_11 TOOK OVER for the Falcons in Week 15.
? 13 catches
? 134 receiving yards
? 2 touchdowns @AtlantaFalcons | #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/bdMkTTBHmh
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2019
28 touches.
143 total yards.
Two scores.
Countless jukes.
When @Saquon‘s doing his thing, defenders hit the turf. ??@Giants | #GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/DVtYS2fDT2
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2019
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7:00 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (24-3) vs. Indiana Pacers (18-9)
7:00 PM: Sacramento Kings (12-14) vs. Charlotte Hornets (12-17)
8:00 PM: Brooklyn Nets (14-12) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (6-21)
9:00 PM: Orlando Magic (12-14) vs. Utah Jazz (15-11)
9:00 PM: Phoenix Suns (11-15) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (20-8)
[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (@NYK): 42 PTS (16-29 FG), 8 AST, 4 REB, 3 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] SF Bojan Bogdanovic, UTA (v.ORL): 30 PTS (11-22 FG), 5 AST, 5 REB, 1 STL, 1 TOV
[Highlights] SG Malik Monk, CHA (v.SAC): 23 PTS (9-12 FG), 4 AST, 10 REB, 1 STL, 2 TOV
[Highlights] SG Donovan Mitchell, UTA (v.ORL): 30 PTS (13-23 FG), 4 AST, 3 REB, 1 TOV
[Highlights] PF Domantas Sabonis, IND (v.LAL): 26 PTS (10-15 FG), 4 AST, 10 REB, 2 TOV
NFL: WR N’Keal Harry, New England Patriots (turns 22)
MLB: 1B Dan Vogelbach, Seattle Mariners (27)
NBA: SG Buddy Hield, Sacramento Kings (27)
MLB: RP Taylor Rogers, Minnesota Twins (29)
MLB: 2B Chase Utley, Retired after 2018 (41)
2016: Oklahoma City Thunder PG Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double with 26P/22A/11R, becoming the 1st since 1988 (Magic Johnson) with a 25-point, 20-assist triple-double
2008: New Orleans Hornets PG Chris Paul recorded a steal in his 106th consecutive game, setting a new NBA record
2000: San Francisco 49ers WR Terrell Owens set an NFL record with 20 receptions for 283 yards and a TD in a 17-0 win over the Chicago Bears
1996: In conjunction with the NBA’s 50th anniversary team, the league announced its Top-10 Coaches list as well
1996: Atlanta Hawks set an NBA record by converting 19 3PAs in a win over the Dallas Mavericks; the record is now 26 set by the Houston Rockets in 2018
1991: Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat in the most lopsided game in NBA history with a final score of 148-80
1984: Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino set NFL single-season records in PASS TDs (48), completions (362), and yards (5,084)
1944: Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants for their 6th and final NFL Championship under founder and longtime HC Curly Lambeau
1933: Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants in the NFL’s very 1st Championship game, one of the most entertaining in league history
1920: In outlawing the “spitball” pitch, the AL (and eventually the NL) allowed a provision that grandfathered in current spitballers, allowing only them to utilize the pitch (17 players total)
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