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What Happened in Sports: January 19, 2022
See what happened in sports on January 19, 2022 ft. Jokic's monster 49-pt triple-double OT win, Joel Embiid's historic 50-pt outing, and more!
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January 19th, 2022 was highlighted by a memorable day in the NBA where Nikola Jokic’s 49-point triple-double was capped off with a game-winning cross-court AST to Aaron Gordon to beat the Clippers in OT. Joel Embiid’s 50-point game outdid Mo Bamba’s career-high night as they both made history. Trae added another nutmeg, Dejounte Murray went through his own legs, and Giannis went off the glass to himself. Luka made big plays in the Mavs win, Pistons pulled off a wild comeback, plus KPJ hit a clutch dagger in Utah.
See what happened in sports on January 19th last year, headlined by George Springer signing with the Blue Jays and the Mets firing their GM Jerry Porter after his past actions came to light, as well as what happened in sports on January 19th, 2020 ft. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beating the Titans to reach the Super Bowl highlighted by an epic TD run plus Raheem Mostert set NFL records with an all-time NFC Championship performance.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
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AARON GORDON GIVES THE @nuggets THE WIN ?
Nikola Jokic picks up the triple-double on the cross-court pass to give Denver the OT win! pic.twitter.com/AHJIMHKWbc
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2022
? 49 PTS, 14 REB, 10 AST, 3 STL ?
Nikola Jokic was a force in the @nuggets thrilling overtime win! pic.twitter.com/ukKVYlkfwY
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2022
26 teams in action.. 10 TOP PLAYS from Wednesday's action! pic.twitter.com/REKWFDq0eF
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2022
Joel Embiid is a problem! He joins "The Answer" (Allen Iverson) and Wilt Chamberlain as the only @sixers with multiple 50 point games!
? 50 PTS | 12 REB | 3 BLK pic.twitter.com/5uTYUAsiEY
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2022
Mo Bamba went OFF in the first half ?
28 PTS & 7 3PM pic.twitter.com/2XJDVx4pqG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 20, 2022
TRAE YOUNG IS SIMPLY RIDICULOUS ? pic.twitter.com/GP6DubI1ng
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 20, 2022
Can't go around them so he's gotta go between them ?
After another crafty between-the-legs move, take a look back at some of Trae Young's best dribbles and dimes between defenders legs! pic.twitter.com/b4juDgi08n
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2022
This Dejounte Murray dime ?
He's got 23 PTS, 10 REB and 14 AST as the @spurs lead on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/L8Rrlv9ZoR pic.twitter.com/iejbKh6deH
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2022
Luka with the no-look oop ? pic.twitter.com/IMBOuY7boZ
— ESPN (@espn) January 20, 2022
Luka from long range ?
He's got 41 PTS & 14 REB on the night pic.twitter.com/qpUgorftVs
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 20, 2022
GIANNIS LOB TO HIMSELF OFF THE GLASS ? pic.twitter.com/FAZD6qoykL
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 20, 2022
? FROM HALFCOURT ?
Christian Wood throws it WAY up to beat the buzzer and give the @HoustonRockets the lead!
Q4 action on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/L8Rrlv9ZoR pic.twitter.com/g87LnXoCYZ
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2022
The @DetroitPistons closed the game on an 11-0 run and Cory Joseph knocked down the game-clinching bucket in the comeback win in Sacramento ? pic.twitter.com/DQWRpwqZm0
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2022
KPJ COMES UP CLUTCH ?
The big triple extends the @HoustonRockets lead late on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/L8Rrlv9ZoR pic.twitter.com/7nRFDf4F98
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2022
[SEE MORE]
7:00 PM: Brooklyn Nets (27-16) vs. Washington Wizards (23-21)
7:30 PM: Charlotte Hornets (24-20) vs. Boston Celtics (23-22)
8:00 PM: Cleveland Cavaliers (27-18) vs. Chicago Bulls (27-15)
8:00 PM: Memphis Grizzlies (31-15) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (27-19)
8:30 PM: Toronto Raptors (21-20) vs. Dallas Mavericks (25-19)
NFL: RB Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts (turns 23)
NFL: CB Troy Pride Jr., Carolina Panthers (24)
NFL: OT Liam Eichenberg, Miami Dolphins (24)
NFL: DL D.J. Jones, San Fransisco 49ers (27)
NBA: C JaVale McGee, Phoenix Suns (34)
NFL: OT Walter Jones, Hall of Fame (48)
NFL: LB Junior Seau, Hall of Fame (53)
2020: Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Tennessee Titans to advance to their 1st Super Bowl in half a century. QB Patrick Mahomes also recorded the most PASS ATT (142) without an INT to begin a playoff career in NFL history
2020: San Francisco 49ers RB Raheem Mostert became the only player to record 200+ RUSH YDS & 4+ TD during the same game in NFL Postseason history as the 49ers crushed the Green Bay Packers to claim their 7th NFC Championship
2014: Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Fransisco 49ers to advance to their 2nd Super Bowl in franchise history which was overshadowed by CB Richard Sherman’s infamous post-game interview toward 49ers WR Michael Crabtree
2003: In his 1st season with the team, HC Jon Gruden led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 27-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles to win their very 1st NFC Championship
2003: Under rookie HC Bill Callahan, the Oakland Raiders defeated the Tennessee Titans 41-24 to advance to their 1st Super Bowl since 1983
2002: Leading the New England Patriots 13-10 with under 2:00 remaining, Raiders CB Charles Woodson forced a Tom Brady fumble that was overturned as an incomplete pass, known as the “Tuck Rule.” The Patriots won 16-13 in OT and would go on to win their 1st Super Bowl
2002: Washington Wizards SG Michael Jordan made his return to Chicago for the very 1st time as a visiting player
2000: HOF SG Michael Jordan returned to the NBA as a part-owner and President of Basketball Operations with the Washington Wizards, the team he later returned to as a player over a year later
1996: Washington Bullets PG Brent Price set the NBA record with 13 consecutive 3PM (over 3 games)
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