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What Happened in Sports: February 8, 2020
What happened in sports on February 8, 2020 ft. King James silencing the Warriors, Wolves new franchise record, Seth passing Steph, and more!
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February 8th, 2020 was remembered for King James ending the Golden State Warriors hopes with a wild step back from deep to put the game out of reach with 16.9 seconds on the clock, the Minnesota Timberwolves breaking a franchise record by draining 26 total threes with incredible efficiency, and Kelly Oubre slamming hammer after hammer on opposing defenders with authority. Check out the Best in Sports from 2/8.
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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Kelly Oubre Jr. RISES and rocks the rim in Phoenix! #RisePHX
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— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
Kelly collecting souls tonight. No remorse. pic.twitter.com/5oZlOb1VZQ
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 9, 2020
MALIK MONK TAKES FLIGHT AGAIN! pic.twitter.com/zf97ZHQQyN
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
Seth Curry (26 PTS) goes 6-8 from 3-point land and passes his brother, Steph, to become 1st in career 3P% (43.6%) among active players! ? pic.twitter.com/8Vnf8wD2B1
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
? @Jrue_Holiday11‘s 31 PTS, 10 AST guide the @PelicansNBA to victory in Indianapolis! #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/edFwWWWozF
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
The @Timberwolves knock down a franchise-record 26 threes while shooting an efficient 59.1% from downtown in the win! pic.twitter.com/Q0TSt0gNAy
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
LeBron James steps back and fires from deep to extend the lead!@Lakers 124@warriors 116
16.9 to play on ABC pic.twitter.com/CpNcY81Ndf
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
THE BLUE ARROW
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
THE JOKER
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— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) February 9, 2020
Andrew Wiggins connects from the corner for his first @warriors bucket!
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— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
Malik Beasley opens his @Timberwolves debut with 20 1st half PTS (6 3PM)! pic.twitter.com/ZVdkdsbPi8
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2020
Every round. Every team. Every ? moment.
The BEST plays of the #NFLPlayoffs! pic.twitter.com/OcdpY1YtVP
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2020
Making the impossible look easy since 2011 ?
The CRAZIEST catches of @juliojones_11‘s career! pic.twitter.com/sdkwWZy2Eh
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2020
Another elite season for @juliojones_11 in 2019:
✈️ 99 Catches
✈️ 1,394 Receiving Yards
✈️ 6 Touchdowns pic.twitter.com/1Az1Yf10y3
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2020
Offenses beware…@AaronDonald97 keeps getting better and better. ? pic.twitter.com/LAhWYFpLgC
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2020
Didn’t see that coming. ?
The BEST trick plays of the season! pic.twitter.com/MYobzZxrBQ
— NFL (@NFL) February 9, 2020
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5:00 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (44-7) vs. Orlando Magic (22-30)
7:30 PM: Brooklyn Nets (23-27) vs. Toronto Raptors (38-14)
7:30 PM: New Orleans Pelicans (21-31) vs. Indiana Pacers (31-21)
8:00 PM: Los Angeles Clippers (36-15) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (15-35)
9:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (36-16) vs. Phoenix Suns (21-31)
[Highlights] PG Jamal Murray, DEN (@PHX): 36 PTS (14-17 FG), 5 AST, 5 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 5 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C DeAndre Ayton, PHX (v.DEN): 28 PTS (13-21 FG), 2 AST, 19 REB, 3 STL, 1 BLK, 5 TOV
[Highlights] G Jrue Holiday, NOP (@IND): 31 PTS (10-22 FG), 10 AST, 6 REB, 3 STL, 4 TOV
[Highlights] SG Caris LeVert, BKN (@TOR): 37 PTS (12-18 FG), 4 AST, 3 REB, 1 STL, 1 TOV
[Highlights] SG Buddy Hield, SAC (v.SAS): 31 PTS (11-17 FG), 5 AST, 6 REB, 2 STL, 2 TOV
NBA: PF Rui Hachimura, Washington Wizards (turns 22)
NFL: LB Leighton Vander Esch, Dallas Cowboys (24)
NFL: EDGE Alex Okafor, Kansas City Chiefs (29)
NFL: P Johnny Hekker, Los Angeles Rams (29)
NBA: SG Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (30)
NFL: WR Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons (31)
NBA: PF Alonzo Mourning, Hall of Fame (50)
1998: With 23 PTS, 6 REBs, and 8 ASTs, Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan became the oldest All-Star Game MVP at 34 years
1996: NFL approved Art Modell’s move of the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore, MD but was forced to leave the “Browns” name behind and the team became the Ravens
1996: With 30 points in a win over the New Jersey Nets, Phoenix Suns PF Charles Barkley became the 22nd player in NBA history to score 20,000 points
1986: Atlanta Hawks PG Spud Webb (5’7″) earned 2 perfect scores to defeat teammate SF Dominique Wilkins in the Slam Dunk Contest, which was held in his hometown of Dallas, TX
1982: Los Angeles Dodgers traded 2B Davey Lopes to Oakland, breaking up an infield that had played together since 1974 (Cey-Garvey-Russell)
1975: New Orleans Jazz PG “Pistol” Pete Maravich scored 47 points en route to a victory over the Atlanta Hawks, ending their 28-game road losing streak
1963: AFL’s Dallas Texans officially moved to Kansas City and became the Chiefs
1960: Boston Celtics C Bill Russell became the 1st player in NBA history to record 50 rebounds in a game (51)
1945: Former Ohio State HC Paul Brown agreed to become HC of the AAFC’s newest team in Cleveland, Ohio (later named the “Browns”)
1936: 1st NFL Draft was held in Philadelphia, PA; Chicago RB Jay Berwanger was selected 1st by the Philadelphia Eagles
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