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What Happened in Sports: February 29, 2020
What happened in sports on February 29, 2020 ft. HOU-duo getting the W in OT, Ja Morant's big night, a clutch SA GW 3-pointer, & more!
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February 29th, 2020 was highlighted by Russell Westbrook playing at his MVP-level and leading the Houston Rockets to a clutch overtime victory with James Harden in Boston against the Celtics, rookie-stud Ja Morant having one of his career-games thus far with 27 points and 14 assists to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers, and Brynn Forbes draining a massive three-point game-winner to lift the San Antonio Spurs past the Orlando Magic at home. Check out the Best in Sports from 2/29.
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.
? Russ goes OFF for 41 PTS ?@russwest44 scores 20+ PTS for the 30th consecutive game, leading the @HoustonRockets to their 6th win in a row! pic.twitter.com/g9lO0KjhKZ
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
? @TheTraeYoung drops 25 PTS and 15 AST to propel the @ATLHawks to victory! pic.twitter.com/NgP0YCbplV
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
27 PTS, 14 AST for Ja ?@JaMorant goes 10-16 from the field and ties a career-high in assists as the @memgrizz defeat LAL! #GrindCity pic.twitter.com/f9JuIHmRVu
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
Sato finds Gafford with the wraparound!
??: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/TgpTe4xcri
— NBA (@NBA) February 29, 2020
RUSS OUT OF NOWHERE ? pic.twitter.com/IS3KSS5NoI
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 1, 2020
FORB3S! ? pic.twitter.com/tbji2EsLO4
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 1, 2020
Linebacker. Cornerback. Safety.
Line up @ClemsonFB‘s @isaiahsimmons25 anywhere on defense and he’s gonna BALL. ?
?: 2020 #NFLCombine continues 4pm ET on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/d5nXxp7JII
— NFL (@NFL) February 29, 2020
A Leap day birthday for @EricKendricks54!
Happy 28th (or 7th ?) birthday to the @Vikings LB! ? pic.twitter.com/GC0xJkvIzn
— NFL (@NFL) February 29, 2020
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7:30 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (26-34) vs. Atlanta Hawks (18-43)
7:30 PM: Brooklyn Nets (26-33) vs. Miami Heat (37-22)
8:00 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (45-12) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (28-31)
8:30 PM: Houston Rockets (38-20) vs. Boston Celtics (41-17)
8:30 PM: Orlando Magic (27-32) vs. San Antonio Spurs (24-33)
[Highlights] PG Russell Westbrook, HOU (@BOS): 41 PTS (16-27 FG), 5 AST, 8 REB, 3 STL, 6 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG Ja Morant, MEM (v.LAL): 27 PTS (10-16 FG), 14 AST, 6 REB, 1 STL, 3 TOV
[Highlights] C Andre Drummond, CLE (v.IND): 27 PTS (12-21 FG), 4 AST, 13 REB, 4 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TOV
[Highlights] G CJ McCollum, POR (@ATL): 35 PTS (14-26 FG), 5 AST, 5 REB, 2 STL, 2 TOV
[Highlights] C Jonas Valanciunas, MEM (v.LAL): 22 PTS (10-15 FG), 2 AST, 20 REB, 0 TOV
NFL: LB Eric Kendricks, Minnesota Vikings (turns 28)
1996: In a win over the Nuggets, the Mavericks set NBA records with 12 3-pointers in a half and 18 in a game
1964: Cincinnati Royals PG Oscar Robertson (NBA MVP) scored 40 points and C Jerry Lucas (NBA ROTY) grabbed 40 rebounds in a win over the 76ers
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