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What Happened in Sports: January 2, 2020
What happened in sports on January 2, 2020 ft. Dallas and Garrett parting ways, MPJ's best career game, Graham's deep GW, & more!
Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News
January 2nd, 2020 was highlighted by the Dallas Cowboys and Jason Garrett officially parting ways after 10 years together, Michael Porter Jr. having the best game of his career by putting up 25 points for the Denver Nuggets, and Devonte Graham delivering a game-winner from deep that added to his breakout season with the Charlotte Hornets. Check out the Best in Sports from 1/2.
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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Jones Jr. with the ‼️ on the W ?#HeatTwitter pic.twitter.com/P7xLYRidzV
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 3, 2020
REVERSE REVERSE ??#WeGoHard pic.twitter.com/9ApreJObCC
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 3, 2020
Luka Doncic leads the way in the @dallasmavs win with 31 PTS (15 in 4th), 13 REB, 7 AST. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/Gi7krxNpMo
— NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2020
Omari Spellman drives and rocks the rim in Minneapolis. pic.twitter.com/vwR27CaJ3Z
— NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2020
Michael Porter Jr. puts up a career-high 25 PTS (11-12 FGM) in the @nuggets road win. #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/w92PfF9Al7
— NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2020
Devonte’ Graham for the lead from way downtown.@hornets 108@cavs 106
4.0 seconds left in Cleveland pic.twitter.com/t2CgfHHyIb
— NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2020
Michael Porter Jr. steps back and is up to a career-high 23 PTS on 10-11 shooting.@nuggets 103@Pacers 98 pic.twitter.com/Sc4FMCIScm
— NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2020
.@tatis_jr can do anything on the diamond … and he’s only 21. ? pic.twitter.com/gPzFeH9Y3E
— MLB (@MLB) January 2, 2020
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7:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (23-10) vs. Indiana Pacers (21-12)
7:30 PM: Toronto Raptors (23-11) vs. Miami Heat (24-9)
8:30 PM: Brooklyn Nets (16-16) vs. Dallas Mavericks (21-12)
8:30 PM: Oklahoma City Thunder (18-15) vs. San Antonio Spurs (14-18)
10:30 PM: Detroit Pistons (12-22) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (23-11)
[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (v.BKN): 31 PTS (9-18 FG), 7 AST, 13 REB, 1 BLK, 4 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG De’Aaron Fox, SAC (v.MEM): 27 PTS (9-18 FG), 9 AST, 4 REB, 5 STL, 2 BLK, 1 TOV
[Highlights] SG Jeremy Lamb, IND (v.DEN): 30 PTS (9-13 FG), 2 AST, 6 REB, 1 STL, 0 TOV
[Highlights] PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC (@SAS): 25 PTS (10-18 FG), 5 AST, 7 REB, 1 STl, 2 BLK, 1 TOV
[Highlights] PG Terry Rozier, CHA (@CLE): 30 PTS (11-22 FG), 3 AST, 6 REB, 1 STL, 2 TOV
MLB: S Fernando Tatis Jr, San Diego Padres (turns 21)
NBA: PF Jonah Bolden, Philadelphia 76ers (23)
NFL: CB Ronald Darby, Philadelphia Eagles (26)
MLB: RP Yoan Lopez, Arizona Diamondbacks (27)
MLB: RP Aaron Barrett, Washington Nationals (32)
MLB: 3B Edgar Martinez, Hall of Fame (57)
2005: HOF Emmitt Smith played the final game of his legendary career, finishing with 69 rushing yards for the Arizona Cardinals to finalize his spot atop the all-time rushing ranks (18,355 YDS)
2005: HOF Jerry Rice also played the final game of his iconic career, but didn’t record a single REC; he finished his career with the all-time record in REC YDS, REC TD, YScm, and Total TD
2003: 2x Super Bowl-winning HC Bill Parcells was announced as HC of the Dallas Cowboys
1987: With a win over the Clippers, Indiana Pacers HC Jack Ramsay became just the 2nd in NBA history to win 800 games
1983: In a victory over the Houston Oilers, Cincinnati Bengals QB Ken Anderson completed 20 consecutive passes and set the NFL single-season record for completion percentage (70.55%) at the time
1982: “Epic in Miami”: San Diego Chargers defeated the Miami Dolphins 41-38 in what was the highest-scoring playoff game in NFL history; the Chargers held a 24-0 lead before Miami stormed back to send the game to OT
1977: MLB suspended Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for one year in response to tampering charges
1972: Dallas Cowboys defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship en route to their 1st Super Bowl title
1972: Miami Dolphins shut out HC Don Shula’s former Baltimore Colts 21-0 to advance to their 1st Super Bowl
1966: Green Bay Packers defeated the Cleveland Browns in the NFL Championship Game, HOF RB Jim Brown’s final appearance; 1st colorized NFL title game
1965: New York Jets signed Alabama QB Joe Namath to a pro football rookie record contract: $427,000 over 3 years
1953: Baltimore Bullets’ loss to the Indianapolis Olympians began an NBA-record streak of 32 consecutive road losses
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