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What Happened in Sports: January 16, 2020
Brandon Ingram had a career game, Spida went off on the other end, Denver and Golden State shared some dramatic late buckets, and more!
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January 16th, 2020 was highlighted by Brandon Ingram having the best performance of his career with 49 points that put an end to the Utah Jazz’s 10-game win streak, Donovan Mitchell going off on the other end by dropping 46 points in a fierce dual to the very end, and the Denver Nuggets sharing some dramatic late buckets with the Golden State Warriors in the final minute before overtime where Denver secured the victory. Check out the Best in Sports from 1/16.
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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Jordan Poole getting fancy with that dime ?#DubNation pic.twitter.com/jEuWRigpLW
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 17, 2020
? BI reverse! ?#WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/NMs9oENvnw
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 17, 2020
BI dropped a career-high 49 PTS, coming up HUGE in the Pelicans OT win!#WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/oZWpdEFZyE
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 17, 2020
ZO NO-LOOK DIME TO JAX
??? pic.twitter.com/rbI3R4Gtaw
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 17, 2020
Spida creates space! ?#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/zoyDBns4vG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 17, 2020
What a shot by Spida at the ?#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/zSuw7NfjbQ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 17, 2020
Giannis already has that look ?#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/8DkfyqtwmP
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 17, 2020
“He gave it everything he had every single Sunday.” ?
What made @Panthers LB Luke Kuechly an all-time great. (via @BaldyNFL) pic.twitter.com/LGcbfpt9Mb
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2020
Happy Birthday, @TreWhite16! ?
Here’s a look at all six of his interceptions this season.@BuffaloBills | #GoBills pic.twitter.com/C3zJl2nM1z
— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2020
The best play…
From every @49ers game on their way to hosting the NFC Championship! ⛏️ #GoNiners
?: #GBvsSF — SUNDAY 6:40pm ET on FOX
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/ZWYGWfb9oj
— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2020
180+ rushing yards in back-to-back #NFLPlayoffs games?@KingHenry_2 is the ONLY player in history to do it. #Titans
?: #TENvsKC — SUNDAY 3:05pm ET on CBS
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/c7C5UpH1jf
— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2020
“It was one great play after another.”
Why @BaldyNFL is naming the @Titans secondary the MVP(s) of the AFC Divisional Round. ? pic.twitter.com/EYhUTeaqSl
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2020
.@PatrickMahomes faced the Titans in his first game back from injury in Week 10. And he put up 446 passing yards!
What will he do in the AFC Championship Game? #ChiefsKingdom
?: #TENvsKC — SUNDAY 3:05pm ET on CBS
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/vraJP3RbAV
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2020
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8:00 PM: Boston Celtics (27-12) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (36-6)
8:00 PM: Utah Jazz (28-12) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (15-26)
10:30 PM: Orlando Magic (19-21) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (28-13)
[Highlights] F Brandon Ingram, NOP (v.UTA): 49 PTS (15-25 FG), 6 AST, 8 REB, 1 BLK, 4 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG Kemba Walker, BOS (@MIL): 40 PTS (14-23 FG), 3 AST, 11 REB, 1 BLK, 2 TOV
[Highlights] G Donovan Mitchell, UTA (@NOP): 46 PTS (16-34 FG), 2 AST, 6 REB, 2 STL, 3 TOV
[Highlights] C DeAndre Ayton, PHX (@NYK): 26 PTS (11-15 FG), 2 AST, 21 REB, 2 BLK, 2 TOV
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (v.BOS): 32 PTS (11-22 FG), 7 AST, 17 REB, 2 BLK, 4 TOV
NFL: CB Tre’Davious White, Buffalo Bills (turns 25)
NFL: DL Jonathan Allen, Washington Redskins (25)
MLB: RHP Daniel Ponce de Leon, St. Louis Cardinals (28)
NFL: OT Dennis Kelly, Tennessee Titans (30)
MLB: DH Mark Trumbo, Baltimore Orioles (34)
NFL: QB Joe Flacco, Denver Broncos (35)
MLB: RP Junior Guerra, Arizona Diamondbacks (35)
MLB: DH Albert Pujols, Los Angeles Angels (40)
2019: Houston Rockets SG James Harden became just the 2nd player in NBA history to score 55+ points in consecutive games (Wilt Chamberlain, 1962)
2019: Golden State Warriors PG Stephen Curry became the 1st player in NBA history to convert 8+ 3PT in 3 consecutive games
2011: LB Bart Scott’s legendary “Can’t Wait” postgame interview after New York Jets upset New England Patriots
1993: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan scores 64 points in a win over the Orlando Magic, the 2nd-highest total in his career; Magic C Shaquille O’Neal had 29 points and 24 rebounds
1988: NFL’s St. Louis Cardinals announced they would be moving to Phoenix, Arizona
1972: Led by QB Roger Staubach, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Miami Dolphins to win their 1st Super Bowl in franchise history; Miami’s only loss of 1972
1966: Chicago was granted their 3rd NBA franchise — the Bulls — 3 years after their last team moved (Zephyrs to Baltimore)
1964: AL owners rejected the Kansas City Athletics’ request to relocate to Louisville, KY by a 9-1 vote
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