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What Happened in Sports: February 28, 2020
What happened in sports on February 28, 2020 ft. Giannis continuing his MVP reign, D-Rose in the clutch, Spida's hammer in DC, & more!
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February 28th, 2020 was highlighted by Giannis Antetokounmpo continuing his incredible MVP reign with his ninth game of the year with over 30 points in under 30 minutes played, D-Rose tying his season-high of 31 points while delivering some late clutch plays to hand Detroit the victory, and Donovon Mitchell claiming authority in DC with a ferocious hammer on Wizards rookie SF Rui Hachimura.
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.
SPIDA THROWING IT DOWN ? #CrunchTime pic.twitter.com/xPeG1iHVxS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 29, 2020
D-Rose in the clutch ? pic.twitter.com/QmlGQgewXl
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 29, 2020
? @drose ties his season-high with 31 PTS and comes up clutch late in the @DetroitPistons W! #DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/WuD0fmp7oo
— NBA (@NBA) February 29, 2020
Dragic through the legs ? pic.twitter.com/cP5vXaS9jp
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 29, 2020
? @Giannis_An34 puts together his NINTH game this season with 30+ PTS in under 30 minutes played, helping the @Bucks win their 5th in a row! #FearTheDeer
32 PTS | 13 REB | 6 AST pic.twitter.com/PbHSKZqQuJ
— NBA (@NBA) February 29, 2020
Trae’s vision ?❄️ pic.twitter.com/gdVshN6xSs
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 29, 2020
Aaron Gordon FIRST career trip-doub ?@Double0AG goes for 17 PTS, 11 REB, 12 AST in the @OrlandoMagic win! #MagicAboveAll pic.twitter.com/zn22H385nP
— NBA (@NBA) February 29, 2020
Devin Booker throws it long off the jump ball! ?
??: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/0KNcFJBLM9
— NBA (@NBA) February 29, 2020
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8:00 PM: Dallas Mavericks (36-23) vs. Miami Heat (36-22)
8:00 PM: Oklahoma City Thunder (37-22) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (50-8)
8:00 PM: Sacramento Kings (24-34) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (28-30)
9:00 PM: Washington Wizards (21-36) vs. Utah Jazz 36-22)
10:30 PM: Denver Nuggets (40-18) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (39-19)
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (v.OKC): 32 PTS (13-20 FG), 6 AST, 13 REB, 3 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] SG Bradley Beal, WAS (@UTA): 42 PTS (17-33 FG), 10 AST, 5 REB, 2 STL, 2 TOV
[Highlights] C John Collins, ATL (v.BKN): 33 PTS (11-15 FG), 2 AST, 13 REB, 1 BLK, 3 TOV
[Highlights] G Seth Curry, DAL (@MIA): 37 PTS (13-15 FG), 2 AST, 2 REB, 1 TOV
[Highlights] G Derrick Rose, DET (@PHX): 31 PTS (15-24 FG), 4 AST, 3 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 3 TOV
NBA: G Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks (turns 21)
NFL: OL Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons (23)
NFL: RB Matt Breida, San Fransisco 49ers (25)
NBA: G Alex Caruso, Los Angeles Lakers (26)
NFL: DL Dalvin Tomlinson, New York Giants (26)
MLB: 2B Niko Goodrum, Detroit Tigers (28)
NFL: P Ryan Allen, Atlanta Falcons (30)
NFL: DL Carlos Dunlap, Cincinnati Bengals (31)
NBA: RP Aroldis Chapman, New York Yankees (32)
2013: Chicago Bulls C Joakim Noah blocked a career-high 11 shots in a 93-82 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers
1991: 1B Don Mattingly was named the 10th captain in New York Yankees history
1986: MLB Commissioner Peter Uberroth punished 7 players who were admitted drug abusers — 7-year suspensions, fines, community service, and career-long drug testing
1981: Houston Rockets PG Calvin Murphy made the last of his 78 consecutive free throws, an NBA record that stood for 13 years
1967: Philadelphia 76ers C Wilt Chamberlain missed his 1st shot in 4 games, snapping his NBA-record streak of 35 consecutive made FGAs
1966: Los Angeles Dodgers star SPs Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale joined together in a salary holdout that would ultimately change baseball forever
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