By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Feb 03, 2020

February 3rd, 2020 was highlighted by Paul George delivering a devastating dagger to put down Kawhi Leonard’s former team vs. San Antonio, Jimmy Buckets bringing the heat to his former squad by dropping 38 points on the Philadelphia 76ers, and Kristaps Porzingis stepping up with his highest point total since joining the Dallas Mavericks in the absence of Luka Doncic due to injury. Check out the Best in Sports from 2/3.

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.

Jimmy B brought Heat vs. Philly

Paul George puts in the dagger

Bridges ready for Rising Stars game

Season-high 38 for the Unicorn

1st time Fultz has 14 dimes

Caris LeVert sinks career high

Embiid came out HEATED

Oladipo not lacking confidence

Mahomes is the Comeback King

KC D was lights out in 4th Qtr

The Helmet Catch 12 years ago

10 best dunks from January

10 best NBA plays of January

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[Highlights] G/F Jimmy Butler, MIA (v.PHI): 38 PTS (14-20 FG), 2 AST, 7 REB, 3 STL, 0 TOV [Player of the Day]

[Highlights] PF Kevin Love, CLE (v.NYK): 33 PTS (12-20 FG), 6 AST, 13 REB, 1 BLK, 1 TOV

[Highlights] SG Bradley Beal, WAS (v.GSW): 43 PTS (15-30 FG), 6 AST, 2 REB, 2 STL, 3 TOV

[Highlights] PF Kristaps Porzingis, DAL (@IND): 38 PTS (10-20 FG), 0 AST, 12 REB, 1 STL, 1 TOV

[Highlights] PG Elfrid Payton, NYK (@CLE): 17 PTS (8-17 FG), 15 AST, 11 REB, 1 STL, 1 TOV

NFL: WR Auden Tate, Cincinnati Bengals (turns 23)

MLB: 2B Rougned Odor, Texas Rangers (26)

NFL: RB James White, New England Patriots (28)

MLB: 1B Lucas Duda, Free Agent (34)

NBA: C/GM Vlade Divac, Hall of Fame (52)

NFL: QB Bob Griese, Hall of Fame (75)

NFL: QB Fran Tarkenton, Hall of Fame (80)

2018: New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams to win their 6th Super Bowl of the Brady/Belichick era; exactly 16 years after their 1st title, also vs. the Rams

2017: A 4x Pro-Bowler and 2010 Comeback Player of the Year, QB Michael Vick officially announced his retirement from the NFL

2016: Golden State Warriors PG Steph Curry scored 51 points in a victory over the Washington Wizards

2013: “Harbowl”/Blackout Bowl: The Baltimore Ravens (HC John Harbaugh) defeated the San Fransisco 49ers (HC Jim Harbaugh) 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII to win their 2nd championship in the team’s 17-year existence; play was suspended for over 30 minutes due to a power outage at the Superdome 

2011: Miami Heat SF LeBron James scored 51 points in a victory over the Orlando Magic

2010: Phil Jackson won his 534th game as HC of the Los Angeles Lakers, passing Pat Riley for most in franchise history

2008: New York Giants defeated the previously 18-0 New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII; QB Eli Manning named MVP after game-winning drive highlighted by WR David Tyree’s iconic “helmet catch”

2002: K Adam Vinatieri converted a last-second FG to clinch the New England Patriots’ 1st Super Bowl in franchise history over the the St. Louis Rams

1998: Los Angeles Clippers HC Bill Fitch passed Red Auerbach for 2nd place on the all-time list with his 938th career victory

1979: Minnesota Twins traded future Hall of Fame 1B Rod Carew to the California Angels for 4 players

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