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What Happened in Sports: December 20, 2019
What happened in sports on December 20, 2019 ft. Ja nearly ending Love's career, DAL's upset victory w/o Luka, D-Lo in the clutch, and more!
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December 20th, 2019 was highlighted by NBA rookie Ja Morant nearly ending Kevin Love’s career with what would’ve been the most devastating poster of the decade, the Dallas Mavericks pulling off the upset victory over the Philadelphia 76ers while relying on unlikely weapons in the absence of Luka Doncic, and D-Lo showing the world he’s got ice in his veins as he popped off with a stylish game-winner for the Golden State Warriors. Check out the Best in Sports from 12/20.
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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⚡️ @shaiglalex puts up a career-high 32 PTS (13-18 FGM) in the @okcthunder win! #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/zFaAJbJGO8
— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2019
? @Dame_Lillard (36 PTS, 7 3PM) & @CJMcCollum (31 PTS, 4 3PM) combine for 67 in the @trailblazers victory! #RipCity pic.twitter.com/OvYOVYb9jn
— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2019
D’Lo stops and pops to put GSW in front! #LeaguePassAlert
32.9 left:@PelicansNBA 100@warriors 102
Watch Live: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/R7qryHJrti
— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2019
The Unicorn closed out Dallas’ win with a ?#MFFL pic.twitter.com/SRpSSBDmQS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 21, 2019
? @kporzee (22 PTS, 18 REB) & @JoelEmbiid (33 PTS, 17 REB) duel as the @dallasmavs win on the road in Philadelphia! pic.twitter.com/W17HihORnm
— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2019
22 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST
Nikola Jokic ties Bob Cousy for 10th all-time in triple-doubles with the 33rd of his career! #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/A6tIZWkmK8
— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2019
The @Raptors win their 4th straight behind @Klow7‘s 26 PTS, 9 AST! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/vpK9duQnWR
— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2019
Dragic dropping dimes ??#HEATTwitter pic.twitter.com/FUSUrvh88d
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 21, 2019
Tim Hardaway Jr. heats up for 19 PTS on 7-8 shooting (5-5 3PM) in the 1st quarter!@dallasmavs 35@sixers 28
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— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2019
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— FOX Sports Cleveland (@FOXSportsCLE) December 21, 2019
All Jaylen Brown can do is smile after this ?#Celtics pic.twitter.com/t6Zv6bIW6g
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 21, 2019
Leading the league in rushing yards? We’ll see you in Orlando, @NickChubb21.@Browns | #Browns pic.twitter.com/1C9Bkj02mj
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2019
MVP frontrunner. Seven-time #ProBowl QB.
There’s only one @DangeRussWilson ? pic.twitter.com/m9bylEGvqC
— NFL (@NFL) December 20, 2019
You just @Cantguardmike.
He’s headed to his third straight #ProBowl. @Saints | #Saints pic.twitter.com/tXy1HVnkeY
— NFL (@NFL) December 20, 2019
A SIX consecutive #ProBowl wide receiver. ???@juliojones_11 is always ready for takeoff ✈️✈️✈️ pic.twitter.com/ILHnvnHyeT
— NFL (@NFL) December 20, 2019
These best infield plays of the decade will make you go from ? to ?. pic.twitter.com/lIPFJveFai
— MLB (@MLB) December 20, 2019
20 seasons of greatness.@JerryRice owns virtually every WR record. #NFL100 pic.twitter.com/5TcAaIbvnQ
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2019
.@ZERTZ_86 is headed to his third-straight #ProBowl!
No surprise when he’s playing like this! ?⬇️ pic.twitter.com/diFOpOBUxp
— NFL (@NFL) December 20, 2019
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7:00 PM: Sacramento Kings (12-15) vs. Indiana Pacers (19-9)
7:30 PM: Detroit Pistons (11-17) vs. Boston Celtics (18-7)
7:30 PM: Dallas Mavericks (18-9) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (20-9)
9:00 PM: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-16) vs. Denver Nuggets (18-8)
10:00 PM: Orlando Magic (12-16) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (12-16)
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (v.MIN): 22 PTS (10-16 FG), 10 AST, 10 REB, 2 BLK, 2 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PF Kristaps Porzingis, DAL (@PHI): 22 PTS (10-19 FG), 0 AST, 18 REB, 1 STL, 3 BLK, 2 TOV
[Highlights] C Joel Embiid, PHI (v.DAL): 33 PTS (12-24 FG), 2 AST, 17 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TOV
[Highlights] SG Bradley Beal, WAS (@TOR): 37 PTS (12-24 FG), 6 AST, 7 REB, 1 STL, 2 TOV
[Highlights] PG Damian Lillard, POR (v.ORL): 36 PTS (13-21 FG), 6 AST, 3 REB, 1 STL, 5 TOV
NBA: PG De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings (turns 22)
NFL: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, New Orleans Saints (22)
NFL: DL Christian Wilkins, Miami Dolphins (24)
NFL: WR Calvin Ridley, Atlanta Falcons (25)
NFL: DL Star Lotulelei, Buffalo Bills (30)
NFL: DB Malcolm Jenkins, Philadelphia Eagles (32)
MLB: 3B David Wright, Retired after 2018 (37)
NFL: QB Rich Gannon, Retired after 2004 (54)
Most Significant Sports History
2006: New York Knicks defeated the Charlotte Bobcats on PF David Lee’s game-winning putback at the buzzer — the very 1st time a team won with only 0:00.1 left on the clock
2005: Through the 1st 3 quarters of a win over the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers SG Kobe Bryant had scored 62 points while Dallas had only mustered a total of 61 points
1998: Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre became the 1st player in NFL history to throw for 30+ TDs in 5 different seasons
1980: On a national Saturday NFL broadcast, NBC did not use commentators for the entire New York Jets-Miami Dolphins game, instead utilizing a flurry of on-screen graphics and the public address announcer
1975: Buffalo Bills RB OJ Simpson set an NFL record by scoring a TD in his 14th consecutive game
1966: The NBA officially granted Seattle, Washington an expansion franchise (SuperSonics)
1926: St. Louis Cardinals traded HOF 2B Rogers Hornsby to the New York Giants for HOF 2B Frankie Frisch and SP Jimmy Ring
1921: The AL voted to return to a best-of-7 World Series while the NL voted to retain the best-of-9 structure; Commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis’ deciding vote reinstated the 7-game format
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