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What Happened in Sports: January 3, 2020
What happened in sports on January 3, 2020 ft. Theis' GW block on Trae, the announcement of AP All-Pro's, Harden dominating with a new look, and more!
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January 3rd, 2020 was highlighted by Daniel Theis pulling off a vicious block on Atlanta Hawks star PG Trae Young to secure the victory for the Boston Celtics, the NFL officially announcing the AP All-Pro’s for the 2019 season, Anthony Davis going off against his old team once again, Eddie Jackson getting a record-breaking contract extension, and James Harden displaying a new look with the same elite offensive ability that teams throughout the NBA consistently fear. Check out a stacked edition of the Best in Sports from 1/3.
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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46 PTS | 15-21 FGM | 13 REB@AntDavis23 powers the @Lakers over NOP for their 4th W in a row. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/mCZNHdTXpw
— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2020
AD knew his dunk was straight ?? #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/IrUKGTfDFk
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 4, 2020
Hassan Whiteside tallies 23 PTS, 21 REB, 5 BLK in the @trailblazers road win. pic.twitter.com/OCbeAqDqjT
— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2020
Devin Booker (38 PTS, 7 AST) puts up 30+ PTS for the 5th straight game to pace the @Suns against NYK. pic.twitter.com/EmDRtPa7S9
— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2020
.@BenSimmons25 (29 PTS, 13 REB, 11 AST, 3 STL, 4 BLK) records his 25th career triple-double for the @sixers in Houston. pic.twitter.com/Ijuf1WqOaa
— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2020
Daniel Theis stays in front and comes up with the game-sealing block for the @celtics. #Celtics pic.twitter.com/NFm3U0rKVY
— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2020
? @JHarden13 goes off for 44 PTS, 11 REB, 11 AST as the @HoustonRockets top Philadelphia at home. #OneMission pic.twitter.com/mdXgUck4Mp
— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2020
The Beard ➡️ Brodie ?#OneMission pic.twitter.com/Z3ndpCTluc
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 4, 2020
Jayson Tatum, how?! ?#Celtics pic.twitter.com/ffIbJv5pgq
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 4, 2020
Trae can… and will launch from anywhere ?#TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/WtvpnZKxPQ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 4, 2020
New year, same #Handles by Trae ❄️ pic.twitter.com/hKuxpJCo8H
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) January 4, 2020
⬆️ JAYLEN BROWN ⬆️#Celtics pic.twitter.com/QuRFaJodEa
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 4, 2020
AG dropped the HAMMER ?#MagicAboveAll pic.twitter.com/YP3ojvoIeF
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 4, 2020
Courtland Sutton really does this blocking thing ?? @SuttonCourtland @Broncos
(h/t @BrandonThornNFL) pic.twitter.com/nWFOtGuAze
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) January 3, 2020
Last time these teams met in the #NFLPlayoffs, we witnessed a miracle. (Jan. 14, 2018)@stefondiggs | @Vikings | #Skol#MINvsNO: Sunday at 1:05pm ET on FOX pic.twitter.com/LG0346cVV3
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) January 3, 2020
412 yards and 5 touchdowns. @drewbrees is surgical out there. (Dec. 18, 2011)@Saints | #Saints#MINvsNO: Sunday at 1:05pm ET on FOX #NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/iM5ZzxlUcB
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) January 3, 2020
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7:00 PM: Miami Heat (25-9) vs. Orlando Magic (15-19)
7:00 PM: Atlanta Hawks (7-27) vs. Boston Celtics (23-8)
8:00 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (23-13) vs. Houston Rockets (23-11)
10:30 PM: New Orleans Pelicans (11-23) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (27-7)
[Highlights] SG James Harden, HOU (v.PHI): 44 PTS (13-24 FG), 11 AST, 11 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 5 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PF Anthony Davis, LAL (v.NOP): 46 PTS (15-21 FG), 1 AST, 13 REB, 3 STL, 1 BLK, 3 TOV
[Highlights] PG Ben Simmons, PHI (@HOU): 29 PTS (13-20 FG), 11 AST, 13 REB, 3 STL, 4 BLK, 3 TOV
[Highlights] C Clint Capela, HOU (v.PHI): 30 PTS (12-16 FG), 3 AST, 14 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 0 TOV
[Highlights] SG Devin Booker, PHX (v.NYK): 38 PTS (14-27 FG), 7 AST, 3 REB, 4 TOV
NFL: TE Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles (turns 25)
NBA: SF Doug McDermott, Indiana Pacers (28)
MLB: DT Steve McLendon, New York Jets (34)
NFL: QB Eli Manning, New York Giants (39)
2016: Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler broke Michael Jordan’s franchise record of 40 points in a half with 42 points in the 1st half of a 115-113 win over the Toronto Raptors
2010: Tennessee Titans RB Chris “CJ2K” Johnson set an NFL single-season record with 2,509 total yards from scrimmage (2,006 rushing, 503 receiving)
2007: Miami Dolphins HC Nick Saban announced his resignation to return to college football with Alabama
2005: The Anaheim Angels announced they would become the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
2004: Carolina Panthers K John Kasay tied a playoff-record by converting 5 FGs in a victory over the Dallas Cowboys
1994: San Francisco 49ers QB Steve Young became the very 1st to lead the league in PASS YDS 3 consecutive seasons; 1st with 100+ passer rating in 3 straight years as well
1993: “The Comeback”: After facing a 35-3 third-quarter deficit, the Buffalo Bills (led by QB Frank Reich) staged an epic comeback to defeat the Houston Oilers 41-38 and advance to the Divisional Round
1984: Washington Bullets SG Jeff Malone hit an insane game-winning 3pt as he was falling out of bounds
1983: Dallas Cowboys RB Tony Dorsett became the only player in NFL history to score a 99-yard touchdown run in NFL history during a win over the Minnesota Vikings
1973: A group led by George Steinbrenner purchased the New York Yankees from CBS for $10 million
1971: Baltimore Colts won the 1st AFC Championship 27-17 over the Oakland Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the very 1st NFC Championship
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