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What Happened in Sports: February 26, 2020
What happened in sports on February 26, 2020 ft. the T-wolves rejecting Butler at the buzzer, Robinson's GW 3, Luka's triple-double, & more!
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February 26th, 2020 was highlighted by the Minnesota Timberwolves completing an epic fourth-quarter comeback in Miami after D-Lo and two other Wolves combined to reject Jimmy Butler’s game-winning layup attempt, Jerome Robinson sinking a game-winning three-pointer to lift the Wizards over the Nets in DC, and Luka Doncic concluding his final game as a 20-year-old with a triple-double. Check out the Best in Sports from 2/26.
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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✨ LUKA TRIPLE-DOUBLE ✨@luka7doncic (26 PTS, 10 REB, 14 AST) tallies his 21st career triple-double, tying Jason Kidd for the most in @dallasmavs franchise history. pic.twitter.com/fskx2yKvfS
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2020
Three @Timberwolves converge to defend the rim and clinch the W over Miami! pic.twitter.com/HosfKYuKiF
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2020
Jerome Robinson drills the go-ahead triple and the @WashWizards hold on to win! #RepTheDistrict pic.twitter.com/8OpdHS27Nv
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2020
Minnesota rallied from a 12-PT deficit in the 4th QTR to secure the road win! ? pic.twitter.com/c5T1ZKjpnM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 27, 2020
DSJ ATTACKS THE RIM! ? pic.twitter.com/D8Yv7JOJyZ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 27, 2020
Aaron Gordon making 360 dunks look effortless ? pic.twitter.com/7ExW17ivLE
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 27, 2020
Derrick Jones Jr. ADJUSTS MID-AIR! ?
??: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/L6AvdbfWeB
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2020
DJJ channeled his inner @obj to finish that dunk ? pic.twitter.com/Krey3jnApE
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 27, 2020
30+ PTS for Russ & Harden ?@russwest44 (33 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST) & @JHarden13 (30 PTS, 7 3PM) fuel the @HoustonRockets 5th straight win! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/PjLWTRXs0R
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2020
Sexton dropped ‘em ?#Handles pic.twitter.com/4Wbkw1ULyl
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) February 27, 2020
This is ridiculous, D-Lo ? pic.twitter.com/A28WqfIksn
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 27, 2020
Ice Trae knocking it down from the logo like it’s nothing ? pic.twitter.com/RAP1Y6WBAT
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 27, 2020
No doubt about it – Javy crushed this. ? pic.twitter.com/PAAcMiYbW1
— MLB (@MLB) February 26, 2020
The fastest combine 40-yard dash EVER. @WatchJRoss broke the record with a 4.22 in 2017. ⏱️
?: 2020 #NFLCombine starts tomorrow 4pm ET on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/izGsf0PHRj
— NFL (@NFL) February 26, 2020
The @Patriots' 10 BEST plays of the season! pic.twitter.com/TknYXQnPs1
— NFL (@NFL) February 26, 2020
1,327 total yards and 6 TDs for the @Eagles rookie. ?@BoobieMilesXXIV BEST plays of 2019! pic.twitter.com/cPQmLGlkt5
— NFL (@NFL) February 26, 2020
"The most dominant performance by a defensive linemen all year." ?@BaldyNFL breaks down Jadeveon Clowney's 2019 tape. pic.twitter.com/Carw1fCwEp
— NFL (@NFL) February 27, 2020
Nobody took more picks to the house this year than @marcuspeters. ?
His BEST plays of 2019! pic.twitter.com/C0juSX7zDr
— NFL (@NFL) February 27, 2020
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8:00 PM: Memphis Grizzlies (28-29) vs. Houston Rockets (37-20)
8:30 PM: Dallas Mavericks (35-23) vs. San Antonio Spurs (24-32)
9:00 PM: Los Angeles Clippers (38-19) vs. Phoenix Suns (24-34)
10:30 PM: Boston Celtics (40-17) vs. Utah Jazz (36-21)
[Highights] PG Russell Westbrook, HOU (v.MEM): 33 PTS (15-24 FG), 8 AST, 9 REB, 4 STL, 5 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (@SAS): 26 PTS (10-25 FG), 14 AST, 10 REB, 1 STL, 7 TOV
[Highights] F Jayson Tatum, BOS (@UTA): 33 PTS (13-20 FG), 3 AST, 11 REB, 2 TOV
[Highights] G/F Caris LeVert, BKN (@WAS): 34 PTS (10-20 FG), 7 AST, 6 REB, 4 STL, 1 TOV
[Highights] PG Trae Young, ATL (v.ORL): 37 PTS (10-27 FG), 11 AST, 2 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 2 TOV
NFL: S Jessie Bates, Cincinnati Bengals (turns 23)
MLB: 2B Luis Rengifo, Los Angeles Angels (23)
]NFL: LB Jayon Brown, Tennessee Titans (25)
NFL: OL Greg Van Roten, Free Agent (30)
MLB: RP Hector Rondon, Arizona Diamondbacks (32)
NFL: EDGE Robert Mathis, Retired after 2016 (39)
NFL: RB Marshall Faulk, Hall of Fame (47)
2012: Oklahoma City Thunder SF Kevin Durant won his very 1st All-Star MVP by leading the East over the West 152-149; Los Angeles Lakers SG Kobe Bryant broke Michael Jordan’s ASG points record (262)
1987: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan set a franchise record by scoring 58 points in a win over the New Jersey Nets
1987: Washington Bullets blocked 20 shots in a win over the Indiana Pacers to tie the all-time NBA record for a regulation game
1985: Philadelphia 76ers SF Julius Erving moved into 3rd place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, passing Elvin Hayes (27,313 points)
1935: After a legendary 15 years with the team, the New York Yankees officially released 1B Babe Ruth; the legend would eventually spend the final days of his legendary career in Boston with the Braves
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