By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Dec 28, 2019

December 28th, 2019 was highlighted by Jimmy Butler having a massive night to lift the Miami Heat to an OT victory thanks to a game-winning free throw, multiple top prospects shining in what’s being labeled as the most talented CFB Playoff ever, as well as Luka Doncic and D’Angelo Russell trading buckets in an exhilarating duel in Golden State. Check out the Best in Sports from 12/28.

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.

The Don makes Jazz a contender

Harden scores 40+ points, what’s new

Luka being Luka

Julius Randle hitting his stride

Half court lob to Lonnie

Jimmy Buckets coming into his own

DLo on fire out the gates

Smart drills 3 at the buzzer

Another triple dub for the Joker

Kemba cookin’ up The North

Jamal Murray flyin’ in the Mile High

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[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (@GSW): 31 PTS (8-16 FG), 15 AST, 12 REB, 2 STL, 3 TOV [Player of the Day

[Highlights] SG James Harden, HOU (v.BKN): 44 PTS (17-27 FG), 6 AST, 10 REB, 1 STL, 3 BLK, 3 TOV

[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (v.MEM): 31 PTS (12-19 FG), 10 AST, 10 REB, 1 STL, 1 TOV

[Highlights] C Joel Embiid, PHI (@MIA): 35 PTS (11-16 FG), 2 AST, 11 REB, 1 BLK, 3 TOV

[Highlights] PF Julius Randle, NYK (@WAS): 30 PTS (11-21 FG), 6 AST, 16 REB, 1 STL, 5 TOV 

NFL: EDGE Uchenna Nwosu, Los Angeles Chargers (turns 23)

NFL: OT DJ Humphries, Arizona Cardinals (26)

MLB: RP Carlos Estevez, Colorado Rockies (27)

MLB: 1B Austin Nola, Seattle Mariners (30)

NFL: K Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis Colts (47)

Most Significant Sports History

2008: After their 16th loss of the season, the Detroit Lions became the 1st team in NFL history to go winless in a 16-game season; Cleveland Browns joined them as an infamous winless team in 2017

2003: Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes scored his 27th rushing touchdown of the season, breaking the NFL single-season record

2003: Baltimore Ravens RB Jamal Lewis became just the 5th player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season (2,029)

2003: Indianapolis Colts K Mike Vanderjagt set a new NFL record by converting his 41st consecutive field goal attempt

1979: Boston Celtics superstar F Larry Bird and Los Angeles Lakers superstar G Magic Johnson faced each other for the 1st time in their historic NBA careers

1979: Houston Oilers S Vernon Perry set an NFL playoff record with 4 INTs in a win over the Chargers

1975: With 0:32 remaining, Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach completed a legendary 50-yard “Hail Mary” to WR Drew Pearson in the NFC playoffs

1958: Colts QB Johnny Unitas led Baltimore over the New York Giants in the 1st-ever OT NFL Championship Game; considered the “Greatest Game Ever Played”

1947: Chicago Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their only NFL title in franchise history

 

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