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What Happened in Sports: March 1, 2020
What happened in sports on March 1, 2020 ft. LBJ's big triple-double, Zion holding his own vs. the King, Giannis going for a 2nd MVP, & more!
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March 1st, 2020 was highlighted by LeBron James racking up another triple-double as he had to put the Lakers on his back in the absence of Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson holding his own and going toe-to-toe with The King as he dropped 30 points while joining an elite group of names in the history of the sport, and Giannis Antetokounpo putting up 41 points and 20 rebounds as a loud statement that he wants to be the back-to-back MVP. Check out the Best in Sports from 3/1.
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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Zion strikes, but the King had an answer ? pic.twitter.com/YdbfalftWV
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 2, 2020
LeBron is too nice with it ?#Handles pic.twitter.com/vwGBLeYk6c
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) March 2, 2020
The LONZO to ZION OOP! ?
2nd half underway on ESPN pic.twitter.com/I4iXGPFHW5
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2020
LeBron dances and attacks! ?@Lakers 45@PelicansNBA 44
?: ESPN pic.twitter.com/OaqI1KCDy3
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2020
❗️ LBJ ⚔️ Zion ❗️@KingJames (34 PTS, 12 REB, 13 AST) & @Zionwilliamson (career-high 35 PTS, 12-16 FGM) DUEL as the @Lakers prevail in New Orleans! pic.twitter.com/LiUbKaqQmF
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2020
Two PERFECT Jokic dimes! ??
??: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/6xmz6APQt1
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2020
Joker triple-double! ?
Nikola Jokic puts up 23 PTS, 18 REB, 11 AST in the @nuggets home W. #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/wysQBAJvPE
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2020
Jump at your own risk ? pic.twitter.com/bpavSs744o
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 2, 2020
Shake Milton (39 PTS & 7 3PM) was dialed in from deep for Philly! ♨️ pic.twitter.com/ifqf8BIJZN
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 1, 2020
GIANNIS! MY GOODNESS! ? pic.twitter.com/65TumMiwoH
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 1, 2020
? Giannis 1st career 40-20 game ?@Giannis_An34 leads the @Bucks to their 6th straight W with 41 PTS, 20 REB, 6 AST! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/PMdHfzT0bz
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
Kawhi Leonard (30), @Yg_Trece (24), @TeamLou23 (24), & @MONSTATREZZ (24) all score 20+ PTS to lead the @LAClippers to victory! pic.twitter.com/GbKYrqtrO2
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
? KP ties season-high!@kporzee puts up 38 PTS (6 3PM), 13 REB, 5 BLK in the @dallasmavs road win. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/63KUYG8eyi
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2020
De'Aaron Fox gets to his spot and seals the @SacramentoKings home win! pic.twitter.com/FOweGrqwgV
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2020
Vlad Jr. hits missiles. ? pic.twitter.com/wyByqq0O06
— MLB (@MLB) March 1, 2020
It might be Spring Training, but Wil Myers' bat flip game is ready for Opening Day. pic.twitter.com/CFkn6UpVvr
— Cut4 (@Cut4) March 1, 2020
.@MoveTheSticks breaks down @OhioStateFB CB @JeffOkudah's game tape. ?
?: #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork
?: https://t.co/vDFxxNddNZ pic.twitter.com/dtcocHDj47
— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2020
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1:00 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (51-8) vs. Charlotte Hornets (21-38)
3:30 PM: Dallas Mavericks (36-24) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (17-41)
3:30 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (37-23) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (40-19)
6:00 PM: Toronto Raptors (42-17) vs. Denver Nuggets (40-19)
8:00 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (45-12) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (26-33)
[Highlights] PG LeBron James, LAL (@NOP): 34 PTS (14-21 FG), 13 AST, 12 REB, 2 STL, 6 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (@CHA): 41 PTS (17-28 FG), 6 AST, 20 REB, 1 STL, 3 TOV
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (v.TOR): 23 PTS (8-11 FG), 11 AST, 18 REB, 1 STL, 2 TOV
[Highlights] PF Kristaps Porzingis, DAL (@MIN): 38 PTS (13-25 FG), 4 AST, 13 REB, 1 STL, 5 BLK, 2 TOV
[Highlights] SG Shake Milton, PHI (@LAC): 39 PTS (14-20 FG), 5 AST, 3 REB, 1 STL, 2 TOV
NFL: WR Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs (turns 26)
MLB: OF Michael Conforto, New York Mets (27)
MLB: SP Trevor Cahill, San Fransisco Giants (32)
NBA: C Chris Webber, Retired after 2008 (47)
2016: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred suspended New York Yankees RP Aroldis Chapman 30 games to take a stance against domestic violence
1999: Philadelphia 76ers HC Larry Brown became just the 12th coach in NBA history (4th actve) to with 12,000 games under their belt
1998: Miami Heat HC Pat Riley became just the 5th in NBA history to win 900 career games
1996: Atlanta Hawks HC Lenny Wilkens won his 1,000th career game, most in NBA history
1993: After a 3-year banishment, George Steinbrenner was officially reinstated as a general managing partner with the New York Yankees
1978: Atlanta Hawks PG John Drew set an NBA record by committing 14 turnovers in a loss to the New Jersey Nets
1972: Los Angeles Lakers C Wilt Chamberlain became the 1st player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points
1969: After 18 years with the New York Yankees, OF Mickey Mantle announced his retirement from baseball due to nagging knee issues
1954: In his first Spring Training action back from a combat tour in Korea, Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams fractured his collarbone
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