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What Happened in Sports: February 12, 2020
What happened in sports on February 12, 2020 ft. Showtime extending their perfect record, Luka's return to action, Bam's epic dunk, & more!
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February 12th, 2020 was remembered for LeBron James and Anthony Davis dominating in Denver to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a perfect 17-0 record on the road against West opponents this season, Luka Doncic returning to action after missing a couple weeks to take down the Sacramento Kings with his incredible talent on full display, and Bam Adebayo slamming down an earth-shattering dunk on the reigning 2x DPOY Rudy Gobert. Check out the Best in Sports from 2/12.
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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Bam Adebayo ? Rudy Gobert
Advantage Bam ? pic.twitter.com/n4b5CuHL9M
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 13, 2020
Luka. Magic. ? pic.twitter.com/W8kIdwkEoG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2020
No-look Luka ? pic.twitter.com/k0dDPo72b0
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 13, 2020
? Luka GOES OFF in return! ?@luka7doncic (33 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST) stuffs the stat sheet and leads the @dallasmavs to victory in his return to action. pic.twitter.com/r9iaJh77nu
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2020
Nikola Vucevic and Langston Galloway exchange big triples to force OT!@DetroitPistons 108@OrlandoMagic 108
??: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/PEox0W9lm3
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2020
AD hits back-to-back ?s!@Lakers 119@nuggets 116
40 seconds left in OT on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/PUDTw7DwGi
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2020
Jamal Murray loses the defense and steps back for 3!@nuggets 103@Lakers 100
?: ESPN pic.twitter.com/2mHRiawrFI
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2020
John Collins with authority. ?
??: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/aQuc5OxGdV
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2020
? @TonyWarrenJr (35 PTS, 16-19 FGM) posts the 2nd-highest FG% in a game (84%) in @Pacers history (min. 15 attempts). Clark Kellogg shot 94% (15-16 FGM) in 1985. pic.twitter.com/DsuCePd0nQ
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2020
3 3s for TT!
? @RealTristan13 (27 PTS, 11 REB) hits a career-high 3 triples in the @cavs win! pic.twitter.com/AOVUNu8pjE
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2020
Headband Ja is too shifty ? pic.twitter.com/vqB2oZKzal
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2020
? @brandonclarke23 was EFFICIENT in the @memgrizz win.
27 PTS | 12-14 FGM pic.twitter.com/UiiwWvjynX
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2020
On this day in 2014, @KingJames hit a game-winning three and broke out the silencer celebration ? pic.twitter.com/KCamqGbUFi
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 12, 2020
.@Cantguardmike had an NFL single-season record 156 catches.
Here are his 10 BEST of the year! ⚜️ pic.twitter.com/SICzMA162u
— NFL (@NFL) February 13, 2020
#OTD in 2000 @mrvincecarter15 had one of the best #NBAAllStar Dunk Contest performances in NBA history! ? pic.twitter.com/Nu7jDOJhby
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 12, 2020
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7:30 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (46-7) vs. Indiana Pacers (31-23)
7:30 PM: Toronto Raptors (40-14) vs. Brooklyn Nets (24-28)
8:00 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (25-30) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (27-26)
8:30 PM: Sacramento Kings (21-32) vs. Dallas Mavericks (32-22)
9:00 PM: Miami Heat (35-18) vs. Utah Jazz (35-18)
10:00 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (40-12) vs. Denver Nuggets (38-16)
[Highlights] PG LeBron James, LAL (@DEN): 32 PTS (15-29 FG), 14 AST, 12 REB, 3 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] SF TJ Warren, IND (v.MIL): 35 PTS (16-19 FG), 1 AST, 7 REB, 4 STL, 2 TOV
[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (v.SAC): 33 PTS (10-18 FG), 8 AST, 12 REB, 4 TOV
[Highlights] PF Kristaps Porzingis, DAL (v.SAC): 27 PTS (11-16 FG), 5 AST, 13 REB, 3 BLK, 1 TOV
[Highlights] PF Anthony Davis, LAL (@DEN): 33 PTS (12-23 FG), 2 AST, 10 REB, 2 STL, 2 BLK, 2 TOV
NFL: EDGE Bud Dupree, Pittsburgh Steelers (turns 27)
NFL: S Jaquiski Tartt, San Fransisco 49ers (28)
NFL: CB Tyrell Williams, Las Vegas Raiders (28)
NFL: OL JC Tretter, Cleveland Browns (29)
NFL: QB Robert Griffin III, Baltimore Ravens (30)
MLB: 3B Todd Frazier, Texas Rangers (34)
NBA: C Bill Russell, Hall of Fame (86)
2014: After draining a game-winning buzzer beater over the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat SF LeBron James introduced his signature “Silencer” celebration
2007: San Diego Chargers abruptly fired HC Marty Schottenheimer after another disappointing playoff loss following a 14-2 record
2002: For the 1st time in league history, MLB owned one of its own franchises after acquiring the Montreal Expos from Jeffrey Loria for $120M; he and John Henry had a deal in place for Loria to purchase the Florida Marlins so Henry could then purchase the Boston Red Sox
2000: Toronto Raptors SG Vince Carter electrified the league with an iconic Dunk Contest performance that featured his iconic elbow in the rim among other “50” dunks
1998: Chan Gailey was officially named the 4th HC in Dallas Cowboys history, replacing Barry Switzer after 4 years and a Super Bowl victory
1961: Boston Celtics C Bill Russell secured 40 rebounds in a victory over the Philadelphia Warriors
1958: Boston Celtics C Bill Russell grabbed 41 rebounds in a victory over the Syracuse Nationals
1937: Cleveland was officially granted an NFL franchise, the Rams (moved to Los Angeles, St. Louis, then LA again)
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