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What Happened in Sports: February 5, 2020
What happened in sports on February 5, 2020 ft. Andre Iguodala moving to South Beach, the Raptors franchise-record 12th straight win, & more!
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February 5th, 2020 was remembered for 3x NBA Champion and Finals MVP Andre Iguodala making the move to South Beach, bringing much-needed Finals experience to a young Miami Heat team, the Toronto Raptors winning their franchise-record 12th-straight game after conquering a very unlikely 19-point deficit, and Nikola Jokic powering the Denver Nuggets over Utah with a monstrous stat line of 30 points, 21 rebounds, and 9 assists. The Los Angeles Clippers also set a team record with 24 3PM in a single game while the Warriors traded Glenn Robinson and Alec Burks to the 76ers. Check out the Best in Sports from 2/5.
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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Ibaka. CLUTCH ?
This three capped off a 19-point comeback victory for the Raptors! pic.twitter.com/njSUzxf8Lt
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 6, 2020
? 30 PTS, 21 REB, 10 AST for Joker ?#NBAAllStar Nikola Jokic becomes the first @nuggets player to average 30+ PPG, 10+ RPG and 10+ APG over a 3-game span! pic.twitter.com/NTHsdp4LT0
— NBA (@NBA) February 6, 2020
ARE YOU SERIOUS, CEDI OSMAN?! pic.twitter.com/ncbo3Iyo4Z
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 6, 2020
?️ climbs the ladder!
??: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/e98JKHJ1uj
— NBA (@NBA) February 6, 2020
? The @LAClippers bury a franchise-record 2⃣4⃣ 3-pointers in their home win. pic.twitter.com/vnoDTPLR6m
— NBA (@NBA) February 6, 2020
Big-time jam from #ATTSlamDunk participant Derrick Jones Jr.! ✨
?: ESPN pic.twitter.com/fGriudw9st
— NBA (@NBA) February 6, 2020
? Trae drops 38 PTS, 11 AST in W!#NBAAllStar starter @TheTraeYoung becomes the 1st @ATLHawks player with 12 30-point double-doubles in a season since @DWilkins21 had 14 in 1985-86. pic.twitter.com/w238AtkJZo
— NBA (@NBA) February 6, 2020
☘️ 33 PTS for @jaytatum0! ☘️
The 1st-time #NBAAllStar is the 1st @celtics player age 21 or younger to score 20+ PTS in 7 straight games since @WalkerAntoine8 in 1998. pic.twitter.com/Hoddr2KzGC
— NBA (@NBA) February 6, 2020
The 10 BEST plays from the @Chiefs historic #SBLIV run! #ChiefsKindgom pic.twitter.com/4mJUb5HdUF
— NFL (@NFL) February 5, 2020
Big plays in big moments.
The @Chiefs defense DELIVERED in the postseason. ?@Chiefs | #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/sPf0zoqEgY
— NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2020
Quite the rookie season for @MecoleHardman4.
Counting down his Top 10 plays of 2019!@Chiefs | #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/TWvfadswjf
— NFL (@NFL) February 5, 2020
One of the best TEs in the game and he just got his first ring. ?@tkelce‘s BEST plays from the #NFLPlayoffs!@Chiefs | #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/avbynXsOhq
— NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2020
Manning to Manningham.
Eight years ago today, Eli threw a ? to help lead the @Giants‘ game-winning drive in Super Bowl XLVI. pic.twitter.com/pcj2Gjis9C
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) February 5, 2020
A legend of the game.
Hammerin’ Hank turns 86 today. pic.twitter.com/UBxI2iOklJ
— MLB (@MLB) February 5, 2020
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7:30 PM: Orlando Magic (22-28) vs. Boston Celtics (34-15)
7:30 PM: Indiana Pacers (31-19) vs. Toronto Raptors (36-14)
8:30 PM: Memphis Grizzlies (25-25) vs. Dallas Mavericks (31-19)
9:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (35-16) vs. Utah Jazz (32-17)
10:00 PM: Miami Heat (34-15) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (35-15)
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (@UTA): 30 PTS (14-24 FG), 10 AST, 21 REB, 2 STL, 1 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Andre Drummond, DET (v.PHX): 31 PTS (14-19 FG), 4 AST, 19 REB, 3 STL, 3 TOV
[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (@MIN): 38 PTS (10-23 FG), 11 AST, 4 REB, 1 STL, 3 TOV
[Highlights] PG Kyle Lowry, TOR (v.IND): 32 PTS (12-21 FG), 10 AST, 8 REB, 2 STL, 3 TOV
[Highlights] F Jayson Tatum, BOS (v.ORL): 33 PTS (11-24 FG), 5 AST, 8 REB, 3 STL, 2 BLK, 2 TOV
NFL: DL Vita Vea, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (25)
NBA: SF Terrence Ross, Orlando Magic (29)
MLB: 2B Roberto Alomar, Hall of Fame (52)
NFL: QB Roger Staubach, Hall of Fame (78)
MLB: OF Hank Aaron, Hall of Fame (86)
2017: Falling behind the Atlanta Falcons 28-3 in Q3, the New England Patriots completed the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history to win their 5th in franchise history; QB Tom Brady surpassed Joe Montana with his 5th championship
2014: Los Angeles Dodgers signed 3B Justin Turner to a minor league contract; the All-Star received MVP votes in 3 consecutive years with LA after emerging as a star player for the Dodgers and turning his career around
2012: New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl XLII, their 4th
2006: Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks to tie the San Francisco 49ers’ record with their 5th Super Bowl victory in franchise history
1993: Boston Celtics C Robert Parish played in his 1,304th career game, moving into 2nd place behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
1989: Los Angeles Lakers C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the very 1st player in NBA history to score 38,000 career points
1969: Former Green Bay Packers HC Vince Lombardi officially became part Owner, VP, GM, and HC of the Washington Redskins
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