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What Happened in Sports: December 19, 2019
What happened in sports on December 19, 2019 ft. Giannis crowning himself vs. the King, HOU's must-needed win, Spida balling out, and more!
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December 19th, 2019 was highlighted by the Greek Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo putting in an MVP statement against LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers that included a metaphorical taking of the crown, the Houston Rockets getting the must-needed win after pulling away late in the game against the Los Angeles Clippers, and Donovan Mitchell balling out to lift the Utah Jazz past the Atlanta Hawks. Check out the Best in Sports from 12/19.
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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? The @HoustonRockets close out the game on a 15-4 run to win at Staples Center and move to 19-9! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/Af3opzUWKP
— NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2019
Harden hit PG with a nasty combo ?
(➡️ @adidasHoops) pic.twitter.com/gAgVf4NFlF
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 20, 2019
Matthews ➡️ Brook ➡️ Matthews ➡️ Ilyasova❗️
?: @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/KEOfX5Cy6z
— NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2019
? @Giannis_An34 buries a CAREER-HIGH 5⃣ 3-pointers to lead the @Bucks past LAL and to the best record (25-4) in the NBA!
34 PTS | 11 REB | 7 AST | 5 3PM pic.twitter.com/v2pRI2m9Ry
— NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2019
? @russwest44 ERUPTS for a season-high 40 PTS to lead the @HoustonRockets past LAC! pic.twitter.com/HaFpAmDIPp
— NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2019
? @KingJames tallies a triple-double and @AntDavis23 scores 28 PTS in the 2nd half! #LakeShow
AD: 36 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST, 3 BLK
LBJ: 21 PTS, 12 REB, 11 AST pic.twitter.com/AboH8Uyfmm
— NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2019
Acrobatic finish by Russ! ? pic.twitter.com/gdltg09O3b
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 20, 2019
Trae’s crossover = ?#Handles pic.twitter.com/qOnIku3W6n
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) December 20, 2019
That pass by Spida! ?#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/d0soHhO94U
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 20, 2019
?️ @spidadmitchell pours in 30 PTS to lead the @utahjazz to victory on the road! #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/PiF55jUUyX
— NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2019
Harden’s passing ? pic.twitter.com/SPEONXyL2n
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 20, 2019
▪️ 27 PTS
▪️ 7 3PM
▪️ @Spurs W@Patty_Mills ties a career-high from deep in San Antonio! pic.twitter.com/4v32G8T7uW
— NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2019
AD INCOMING! ?#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/VD81lVBKuX
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 20, 2019
A career-high in points for Spencer Dinwiddie! ?
41 PTS, 5 AST, & 45.7 FPTS pic.twitter.com/meSlYrcPRk
— NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) December 20, 2019
The runaway leader in yards from scrimmage.
It’s been a #ProBowl year for @run__cmc from the start.@Panthers | #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/2wLcaMX1ms
— NFL (@NFL) December 20, 2019
.@deshaunwatson has been selected to his third straight #ProBowl!
Looking back on his season, it’s easy to see why.@HoustonTexans | #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/FTvhGGUoEJ
— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2019
Running the #LakeShow, @KINGJAMES!
Averaging 25.9 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 10.6 APG, LeBron James has led LAL to a 10-game win streak, a 14-game road win streak, and a 24-4 record!
? his TOP 3 PLAYS this season before #1 in West @Lakers & #1 in East @Bucks clash TONIGHT at 8pm/et on TNT! pic.twitter.com/VBHNa08Q7B
— NBA (@NBA) December 19, 2019
REIGNING #KiaMVP… THE GREEK FREAK!
Averaging a career-best 31.7 Points Per Game, watch @Giannis_An34‘s TOP 3 PLAYS this season! #FearTheDeer
TONIGHT at 8pm/et on TNT, the 24-4 @Bucks face off with the 24-4 @Lakers ‼️ pic.twitter.com/EMb5nnGcrT
— NBA (@NBA) December 19, 2019
1,300+ rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns? That’ll get you to Orlando in January. ?@KingHenry_2 | @Titans | #Titans pic.twitter.com/LnrGihO606
— NFL (@NFL) December 20, 2019
It’s going to be a family affair in Orlando. ?@nbsmallerbear | @jbbigbear@49ers | #GoNiners | @Chargers | #BoltUp | #ProBowl pic.twitter.com/YNK2fCsnmz
— NFL (@NFL) December 20, 2019
Orlando, can you smell what @gkittle46 is cooking!?@49ers | #GoNiners | #ProBowl pic.twitter.com/XHRPljxqtb
— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2019
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7:30 PM: Utah Jazz (16-11) vs. Atlanta Hawks (6-22)
8:00 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (24-4) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (24-4)
8:30 PM: Brooklyn Nets (15-12) vs. San Antonio Spurs (10-16)
10:30 PM: Houston Rockets (18-9) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (21-8)
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (v.LAL): 34 PTS (11-19 FG), 7 AST, 11 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 4 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PF Anthony Davis, LAL (@MIL): 36 PTS (11-25 FG), 5 AST, 10 REB, 1 STL, 3 BLK, 1 TOV
[Highlights] PG Russell Westbrook, HOU (@LAC): 40 PTS (13-31 FG), 5 AST, 10 REB, 1 STL, 8 TOV
[Highlights] PG Spencer Dinwiddie, BKN (@SAS): 41 PTS (14-29 FG), 5 AST, 1 REB, 4 TOV
[Highlights] PG LeBron James, LAL (@MIL): 21 PTS (8-19 FG), 11 AST, 12 REB, 4 TOV
NFL: S John Johnson, Los Angeles Rams (turns 24)
NFL: S Will Harris, Detroit Lions (24)
MLB: RP Jose Leclerc, Texas Rangers (26)
MLB: RP Edubray Ramos, Philadelphia Phillies (27)
MLB: P Ian Kennedy, Kansas City Royals (35)
NFL: DL Warren Sapp, Hall of Fame (47)
NFL: EDGE Reggie White, Hall of Fame (58)
NBA: PF Kevin McHale, Hall of Fame (62)
MLB: OF Al Kaline, Hall of Fame (85)
2018: Houston Rockets set an NBA record by converting 26 (of 55) 3PMs in a victory over the Washington Wizards, the most ever recorded in a single game
2010: “Miracle at the New Meadowlands”: Trailing the New York Giants by 21 points, the Philadelphia Eagles scored 4 TDs in the final 7:00 to win, capped by a walk-off punt return TD by WR DeSean Jackson
2006: Philadelphia 76ers traded former MVP PG Allen Iverson to the Denver Nuggets for PG Andre Miller, PF Joe Smith, and 2 1st-rounders, pairing him with SF Carmelo Anthony, the league’s leading scorer
2004: HOF Jerry Rice caught the final reception and scored the final TD of his legendary career that solidified his long list of records, including the most REC (1,549), REC YDS (22,895), REC TD (197), YScm (23,540), & Total TD (207)
1999: Cleveland Browns OT Orlando Brown was hit in the eye with a penalty flag, causing 4 tears to his iris; he shoved the referee, was suspended, then after a series of lawsuits, eventually returned to the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens in 2003
1990: Los Angeles Raiders RB and Kansas City Royals OF Bo Jackson became the 1st athlete in North American sports history to be named an All-Star in 2 professional sports in the same year (MLB, NFL)
1976: Just moments after the conclusion of the Baltimore Colts’ playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a Piper Cherokee plane crashed into the upper stands of Baltimore Memorial Stadium; fortunately, no serious injuries were reported
1971: Houston Oilers S Ken Houston returned 2 INTs for TDs in a 49-33 win over the Chargers to set the career and single-season records for return TDs (9, 4)
1968: New York Knicks traded C Walt Bellamy and PG Howard Komives to the Detroit Pistons for PF Dave DeBusschere, who is considered the “final piece” of the Knicks’ championship puzzle (1970, ’73)
1956: Upon his return from the Melbourne Olympic Games, C Bill Russell officially signed his 1st NBA contract with the Boston Celtics
1948: Philadelphia Eagles shut out the Chicago Cardinals 7-0 to win their very 1st NFL Championship and avenge their Championship defeat in Chicago the previous year. It was the 1st NFL Championship game televised
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