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What Happened in Sports: January 30, 2020
What happened in sports on January 30, 2020 ft. NBA's unveiling of the All-Star reserves, Trae Young going off in Atlanta, and more!
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January 30th, 2020 was highlighted by the NBA officially announcing who made the 2020 East/West All-Star teams as reserves with some notable snubs, Trae Young pulling off an incredible performance by racking up a career-high 18 assists to lead Atlanta to an upset victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at home, and Jordan Clarkson going off in the fourth quarter to keep Utah alive, only for the Denver Nuggets to ultimately get the win. Check out the Best in Sports from 1/30.
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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Trae Young pours in 39 PTS and hands out a career-high 18 AST in the @ATLHawks win. pic.twitter.com/fLwyAuCJQl
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2020
Bradley Beal tonight:
? 34 points | 9 rebounds | 9 assists
That’s OUR definition of an All-Star. ??#WizHornets | @RealDealBeal23 pic.twitter.com/S3LtZdffqr
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) January 31, 2020
?| @jordanclarksons with 24 points in the 4th and 37 off the bench ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/kjgt2iMG9K
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 31, 2020
Darius Garland sets up Larry Nance Jr. for the strong @cavs slam. pic.twitter.com/7UchpsJvhz
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2020
Marcus Smart did the Curry turnaround right in front of Steph ? pic.twitter.com/m4n4SHLShQ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 31, 2020
? PHILLY PHILLY. ?@Eagles fans will be replaying this until eternity. #SBLII | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/VlSnxrhAc7
— NFL (@NFL) January 30, 2020
He’s back in the @SuperBowl for the third time in his career. #SBLIV
Richard Sherman’s BEST PLAYS in 2019! ?@RSherman_25 | @49ers | #GoNiners pic.twitter.com/pWzpkU9sa9
— NFL (@NFL) January 30, 2020
Doing it ALL out of the @Chiefs’ backfield.
Damien Williams’ best plays of 2019!#ChiefsKingdom | #SBLIV pic.twitter.com/NOJibuzUdU
— NFL (@NFL) January 31, 2020
The @Chiefs call @Mathieu_Era the “soul of the defense”.
It’s easy to see why when you see his highlights from this year. ?? #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/XeltJ68aVS
— NFL (@NFL) January 30, 2020
A trip to #SBLIV and a candidate for DROY?
Not a bad way to start your career, Nick Bosa. ? @nbsmallerbear | @49ers | #GoNiners pic.twitter.com/V8O8phAYLe
— NFL (@NFL) January 31, 2020
Can’t ? Catch ? Heem ?
The BEST @RMos_8Ball plays of the 2019 season! #GoNiners #SBLIV pic.twitter.com/fQ0XQxcf3c
— NFL (@NFL) January 30, 2020
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7:30 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (31-17) vs. Atlanta Hawks (12-36)
10:30 PM: Utah Jazz (32-15) vs. Denver Nuggets (32-15)
10:30 PM: Sacramento Kings (17-30) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (33-14)
[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (v.PHI): 39 PTS (9-22 FG), 18 AST, 6 REB, 2 STL, 7 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] SG Bradley Beal, WAS (v.CHA): 34 PTS (7-16 FG), 9 AST, 9 REB, 1 BLK, 3 TOV
[Highlights] PG De’Aaron Fox, SAC (@LAC): 34 PTS (14-24 FG), 8 AST, 3 REB, 4 STL, 2 BLK, 3 TOV
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (v.UTA): 28 PTS (11-19 FG), 10 AST, 4 REB, 3 STL, 3 TOV
[Highlights] SG Jordan Clarkson, UTA (@DEN): 37 PTS (13-22 FG), 2 AST, 2 REB, 1 STL, 3 TOV
NFL: CB Bashaud Breeland, Kansas City Chiefs (turns 28)
NFL: EDGE Cameron Wake, Tennessee Titans (38)
2018: Kansas City Chiefs traded QB Alex Smith to Washington for CB Kendall Fuller and a 3rd-rounder, officially beginning the Patrick Mahomes era in KC
2018: Houston Rockets SG James Harden put together the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history — 60 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds — in a win over the Magic
2002: Utah Jazz PF Karl Malone became just the 2nd player in NBA history to reach 34,000 career points (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
2000: “The Greatest Show on Turf” St. Louis Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans by one yard for their 1st championship since 1951
1996: Led by SF Scottie Pippen’s 28 points and 12 rebounds, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Portland Trail Blazers to complete the 10th perfect month in NBA history (14-0 in January 1996)
1996: Over 5 years after his initial retirement, PG Magic Johnson returned to the Los Angeles Lakers with 19 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds in a win over the Golden State Warriors
1994: Dallas Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills in the Super Bowl for the 2nd straight season; also the 4th consecutive Super Bowl loss for Buffalo
1983: 10 years after losing to the undefeated Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VII, Washington won their 1st title since 1942 by defeating Miami in Super Bowl XVII behind RB John Riggins’ record 168 RUSH YDS
1958: MLB Commissioner Ford Frick announced the removal of fan voting for the All-Star starters
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