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What Happened in Sports: February 7, 2020
What happened in sports on February 7, 2020 ft. the Raptors extending their franchise-record, Dame's game-winning layup nullified, and more!
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February 7th, 2020 was remembered for the Toronto Raptors extending their franchise-record win-streak to 12 games as they defeated Victor Oladipo and the Indiana Pacers, Damian Lillard concluding a monstrous outing with a game-tying layup which should have rewarded Portland points but goaltending was missed by the officials, and Bradley Beal finishing strong for the Washington Wizards with an epic game-winning layup at the buzzer. Check out the Best in Sports from 2/7.
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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? BEAL FOR THE WIN! ? pic.twitter.com/XxhH2yQjFT
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 8, 2020
OH MY B?M! pic.twitter.com/qSoEk83evK
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 8, 2020
Step-back game on point for SGA ? pic.twitter.com/MtIxNYkyxj
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 8, 2020
How’d he make this?! ?@delonwright | #MFFL
?: https://t.co/Flawn2MSPx pic.twitter.com/mIehh9Lbny
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) February 8, 2020
? @KELLYOUBREJR pours in a career-high 39 PTS (7 3PM) to lead the @Suns at home! #RisePHX pic.twitter.com/0EbDaZSV0Q
— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2020
Dunk Man Chap pic.twitter.com/Lq2E6zh2xL
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 8, 2020
Kevin Huerter pulled out the moves! ?? pic.twitter.com/0jaL3jDXF9
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 8, 2020
DAME TIME for the tie… make it 40 PTS, 8 3PM for Damian Lillard! ⌚️@trailblazers 112@utahjazz 112
1:11 to play on ESPN pic.twitter.com/z25wUUDqRN
— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2020
Donovan Mitchell drives inside to put Utah in front!@trailblazers 114@utahjazz 116
19.5 left on ESPN pic.twitter.com/wDUbxmY0eV
— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2020
☘️ @jaytatum0 drills a career-high 7 threes en route to scoring 32 PTS in the @celtics 6th consecutive victory! #Celtics pic.twitter.com/sXuJQJicxA
— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2020
SMOOTH from Ben Simmons! ✨@memgrizz 44@sixers 58
??: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/ThXKdZ6yRK
— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2020
? Korkmaz career-high! ?@FurkanKorkmaz goes off for 34 PTS (7 3PM) and the @sixers move to 23-2 at home. #PhilaUnite pic.twitter.com/7PdTC32cx3
— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2020
Dimes for days! ?
The BEST throws of the #NFLPlayoffs! pic.twitter.com/1ArzTA6Dk8
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2020
They GONE! ?
The best runs of the #NFLPlayoffs! pic.twitter.com/G4Q5WSgyRV
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2020
These grabs are RIDICULOUS.
Which was the best of the #NFLPlayoffs? ✍️ pic.twitter.com/n2ddQgJZ19
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2020
This man made it all the 2010’s All-Decade team for a reason.
Watch @VonMiller take over Super Bowl 50 on NFL GamePass: https://t.co/drPCDqhKNF pic.twitter.com/Y3bSzGjT7K
— NFL (@NFL) April 8, 2020
Every team’s BEST PLAY of the 2019 regular season!
There are some gems in here. ? pic.twitter.com/97Wnt4dOD7
— NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2020
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7:00 PM: Memphis Grizzlies (26-25) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (31-21)
8:00 PM: Toronto Raptors (37-14) vs. Indiana Pacers (31-20)
9:00 PM: Houston Rockets (33-18) vs. Phoenix Suns (20-31)
10:00 PM: Miami Heat (34-16) vs. Sacramento Kings (19-31)
10:30 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (24-28) vs. Utah Jazz (32-18)
[Highlights] F/G Kelly Oubre Jr., PHX (v.HOU): 39 PTS (14-19 FG), 0 AST, 9 REB, 1 STL, 2 BLK, 2 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG Damian Lillard, POR (@UTA): 42 PTS (16-30 FG), 6 AST, 6 REB, 1 STL, 2 BLK, 4 TOV
[Highlights] F/G Furkan Korkmaz, PHI (v.MEM): 34 PTS (13-17 FG), 4 AST, 6 REB, 1 BLK, 2 TOV
[Highlights] SG Devin Booker, PHX (v.HOU): 33 PTS (10-18 FG), 3 AST, 9 REB, 1 BLK, 4 TOV
[Highlights] F Jayson Tatum, BOS (v.ATL): 32 PTS (10-19 FG), 6 AST, 4 REB, 2 BLK, 5 TOV
MLB: RP Roberto Osuna, Houston Astros (turns 25)
MLB: RP Victor Arano, Philadelphia Phillies (25)
MLB: SP Zach Davies, San Diego Padres (27)
NFL: DL Javon Hargrave, Pittsburgh Steelers (27)
NFL: CB Morris Claiborne, Kansas City Chiefs (30)
NBA: PG Isaiah Thomas, Free Agent (31)
NFL: QB Matt Stafford, Detroit Lions (32)
NBA: PG Steve Nash, Hall of Fame (46)
2016: Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl L for their 4th title; HOF QB Peyton Manning‘s 2nd Super Bowl and final career game
2011: Denver Nuggets SF Carmelo Anthony scored 50 points in a loss to the Houston Rockets
2010: Led by SB MVP Drew Brees, the New Orleans Saints won their very 1st Super Bowl over the Colts; the game broke a TV audience record
1994: Recently-retired Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan officially signed with the Chicago White Sox
1993: On a putback dunk, Orlando Magic rookie C Shaquille O’Neal made the basket collapse, forcing a 35-minute delay
1987: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan won his 1st of 2 consecutive Slam Dunk Contest titles
1984: Los Angeles Lakers C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the NBA’s all-time leader in field goals, passing Wilt Chamberlain with 12,681
1969: Oakland Oaks SG Rick Barry set a pro basketball record by going 23-for-23 on FTs in an OT victory over the Kentucky Colonels (ABA)
1949: New York Yankees OF Joe DiMaggio became the 1st player in baseball to make $100K
1936: 1st NFL Draft was held in Philadelphia, PA; Chicago RB Jay Berwanger was selected 1st by the Philadelphia Eagles
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