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What Happened in Sports: December 21, 2019
What happened in sports on December 21, 2019 ft. SF's epic GW drive, the Pats winning the AFC East off a goal line stand, and more!
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December 21st, 2019 was highlighted by the San Francisco 49ers epic game-winning drive to eliminate the reigning NFC champs from playoff contention, the New England Patriots winning the AFC East thanks to a goal line stand that extended their division streak to over a decade, and James Harden continuing his historic season by jumping Elgin Baylor for the fourth-most 40-point games in NBA history. Check out the Best in Sports from 12/21.
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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? @JHarden13 passes Elgin Baylor for the 4th-most 40-point games (89) in @NBAHistory!
47 PTS | 9 3PM | 6 REB | 7 AST pic.twitter.com/Am3XXwze6T
— NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2019
From 33 yards out, @RobbieGould09 called GAME. #GoNiners #LARvsSF pic.twitter.com/rLTtj5QbM5
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2019
The @49ers are into Rams territory!
On 3rd & 16, @JimmyG_10 connects deep with @ESanders_10! #GoNiners
?: #LARvsSF on @nflnetwork
Watch now on your ?: https://t.co/15uggOKLoO
How to watch on any device: https://t.co/wC2BGvZiHo pic.twitter.com/clp8XYLBYL
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2019
Ladies and gentlemen, @jalenramsey’s first interception with the #LARams!
?: #LARvsSF on @nflnetwork
Watch now on your ?: https://t.co/15uggOKLoO
How to watch on any device: https://t.co/wC2BGvZiHo pic.twitter.com/4fKAIo8hvH
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2019
A perfect pass from @JaredGoff16 is good for an #LARams first down!@robertwoods catches the floater for a gain of 29 yards.
?: #LARvsSF on @nflnetwork
Watch now on your ?: https://t.co/15uggOKLoO
How to watch on any device: https://t.co/wC2BGvZiHo pic.twitter.com/HYknSxRTlW
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2019
Move those chains ⛓@JaredGoff16 drops a DIME to @robertwoods for an #LARams first down!
?: #LARvsSF on @nflnetwork
Watch now on your ?: https://t.co/15uggOKLoO
How to watch on any device: https://t.co/wC2BGvZiHo pic.twitter.com/HNNDta2a1N
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2019
.@JoshAllenQB and @Dawson_Knox connect DEEP.
After review, Knox is down at the one. #GoBills
?: #BUFvsNE on @NFLNetwork
Watch now on your ?: https://t.co/tbGyM1cXB3
How to watch on any device: https://t.co/9oFWSFEujX pic.twitter.com/d7hDI2R9Kt
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2019
SMOKEY BROWN.
53-yard TD on the pass from @JoshAllenQB to take the lead! #GoBills
?: #BUFvsNE on @NFLNetwork
Watch now on your ?: https://t.co/tbGyM1cXB3
How to watch on any device: https://t.co/9oFWSFEujX pic.twitter.com/PIuP7q5YNW
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2019
? @SDinwiddie_25 (39 PTS) leads the @BrooklynNets back from 18 PTS down to defeat ATL! #WeGoHard pic.twitter.com/oTNWzcoKt5
— NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2019
Watch @Rojo go!
49-yard gain for the @Buccaneers running back. #GoBucs
?: #HOUvsTB on @NFLNetwork
Watch now on your ?: https://t.co/paZyVzFJe5
How to watch on any device: https://t.co/rtSXeNkV7u pic.twitter.com/ytEK68YrJV
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2019
Thanasis had the Bucks’ bench SHOOK ?#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/xvdRiL29zq
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 22, 2019
QUICK SIX.
On the first pass play, Bradley Roby takes it to the house! #WeAreTexans @BradRoby_1
?: #HOUvsTB on @NFLNetwork
Watch now on your ?: https://t.co/paZyVzFJe5
How to watch on any device: https://t.co/rtSXeNkV7u pic.twitter.com/nBphg3Afw5
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2019
Justin Reid grabs the @HoustonTexans‘ second INT of the day! @jreid_viii #WeAreTexans
?: #HOUvsTB on @NFLNetwork
Watch now on your ?: https://t.co/paZyVzFJe5
How to watch on any device: https://t.co/rtSXeNkV7u pic.twitter.com/v7fj6pWwiv
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2019
Back-to-back turnovers.
The @HoustonTexans swipe their third INT of the half! #WeAreTexans
?: #HOUvsTB on @NFLNetwork
Watch now on your ?: https://t.co/paZyVzFJe5
How to watch on any device: https://t.co/rtSXeNkV7u pic.twitter.com/U2kBjmUxqO
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2019
Trae Young ERUPTS for 63.6 FPTS in Brooklyn! #TrueToAtlanta
◼️ 47 PTS
◼️ 8 REB
◼️ 6 AST pic.twitter.com/fOrxwRcBZu
— NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) December 22, 2019
Triple-double for @Giannis_An34!
? 22 PTS
? 11 REB
? 10 AST pic.twitter.com/CKibInbe80
— NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2019
Shabazz Dazzle ✨
??: https://t.co/3bTQPOmwYk pic.twitter.com/c1OG4Pd2bo
— NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2019
We see you, @jarrettc08 ??#Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/53084v6tyG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 22, 2019
?️ Kawhi ?️#ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/WiYo2gv4P0
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 22, 2019
Dan Gafford’s leading the rookie class in blocks this December and it looks like he wants to keep it that way. @nbcschicago | #RunWithUs pic.twitter.com/sFL3KlW4Zl
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 22, 2019
Yo, @SacramentoKings you good?@1Tyus | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/jbmQAj1Bnu
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 22, 2019
26 PTS | 9 AST | 7 REB | 4 STL
Kawhi did some of everything in the Clippers’ dub! #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/52GbyGI1ee
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 22, 2019
??? ???? ???????? pic.twitter.com/fkeHsNVzKe
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 21, 2019
Markieff Morris TWICE before the ?❗️
Watch the 4Q: https://t.co/3bTQPOmwYk pic.twitter.com/11ZMucqNVc
— NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2019
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1:00 PM: Houston Texans (9-5) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7)
4:30 PM: Buffalo Bills (10-4) vs. New England Patriots (11-3)
8:15 PM: Los Angeles Rams (8-6) vs. San Francisco 49ers (11-3)
5:00 PM: Utah Jazz (17-11) vs. Charlotte Hornets (13-18)
6:00 PM: Atlanta Hawks (6-23) vs. Brooklyn Nets (15-13)
7:00 PM: Los Angeles Clippers (21-9) vs. San Antonio Spurs (11-16)
9:00 PM: Houston Rockets (19-9) vs. Phoenix Suns (11-17)
9:00 PM: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-17) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (13-16)
[Highlights] SG James Harden, HOU (@PHX): 47 PTS (15-27 FG), 7 AST, 6 REB, 1 BLK, 4 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (@BKN): 47 PTS (14-30 FG), 6 AST, 8 REB, 1 STL, 5 TOV
[Highlights] PG Spencer Dinwiddie, BKN (v.ATL): 39 PTS (13-27 FG), 6 AST, 6 REB, 1 STL, 3 TOV
[Highlights] C Hassan Whiteside, POR (v.MIN): 16 PTS (6-9 FG), 2 AST, 22 REB, 1 STL, 7 BLK, 2 TOV
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (@NYK): 22 PTS (8-10 FG), 10 AST, 11 REB, 2 STL, 3 TOV
NFL: DL Quinnen Williams, New York Jets (turns 22)
NFL: WR Hunter Renfrow, Oakland Raiders (24)
NFL: S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Chicago Bears (27)
MLB: SP Mike Clevinger, Cleveland Indians (29)
NFL: DL Michael Brockers, Los Angeles Rams (29)
NFL: RB Mark Ingram, Baltimore Ravens (30)
MLB: SP Danny Duffy, Kansas City Royals (31)
MLB: DH/OF Khris Davis, Oakland Athletics (32)
Most Significant Sports History
2001: In a victory over the New Jersey Nets, Indiana Pacers SG Reggie Miller reached 21,801 career points to move past Larry Bird for 19th on the all-time list
1997: Detroit Lions RB Barry Sanders became just the 3rd player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season
1980: Los Angeles Lakers C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became just the 5th player in NBA history to record 25,000 career points with a season-high 42 in a victory over the San Antonio Spurs
1980: Philadelphia Eagles WR Harold Carmichael’s NFL-record streak of 127 games with a REC finally ended in a loss to the Dallas Cowboys
1969: Washington HC Vince Lombardi coached his very last football game, a 20-10 loss to the Cowboys
1959: New York Giants defensive coordinator Tom Landry accepted the HC position with the brand-new expansion franchise: the Dallas Cowboys
1941: Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants to become the 1st team to win consecutive NFL Championship games as K Ray McLean converted the final drop-kick for a PAT
1891: The very 1st basketball game based on Dr. James Naismith’s rules was played by 18 students in Springfield, MA
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