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What Happened in Sports: November 16, 2019
What happened in sports on November 16, 2019 ft. PG13's 1st game at Staples as a Clipper, Graham's GW at MSG, Harden staying hot, and more!
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November 16th, 2019 was highlighted by Paul George playing his first ever game in Staples Center as an LA Clipper, Devonte’ Graham draining a game-winning shot at MSG for the New York Knicks to further emerge as a 6th Man of the Year candidate, and James Harden continuing his complete offensive dominance across the NBA with 49 points on the night. Check out the Best in Sports from 11/16.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, main games to watch, best performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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DEVONTE’ GRAHAM LETS IT FLY FOR THE @HORNETS WIN! #ALLFLY pic.twitter.com/vz1twgegLq
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019
? @Devonte4Graham (29 PTS) knocks down 9 threes, including the game-winner, to send the @hornets past NYK at MSG! #AllFly pic.twitter.com/rXdV52FPSO
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019
AND THE CHASEDOWN! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/3rpivf35aF
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019
PG off the glass for Trez! ??#ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/Mho2KEjaZ7
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019
? @Yg_Trece‘s 37 PTS propel the @LAClippers to victory in his @STAPLESCenter debut! #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/Uvege1MSWw
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019
? @JHarden13 puts up 49 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST for the @HoustonRockets in their 7th straight victory! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/3PFLB6LEP1
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019
Mitchell Robinson leaving it all out there! ??
Watch Live: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/pFmAEBv3Bd
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019
Kendrick Nunn attacks the rim for the @MiamiHEAT! #NBARooks #HEATTwitter
Watch Live: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/yPrESrbJHX
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019
Jaxson Hayes… LOOK OUT! #NBARooks #WontBowDown
Watch Live: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/kWVodNrmN5
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2019
Handle, hang, and count the hoop for Terry Rozier! #AllFly
Watch Live: https://t.co/3bTQPOmwYk pic.twitter.com/oIphFZbyD7
— NBA (@NBA) November 16, 2019
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7:00 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (7-3) vs. Indiana Pacers (7-4)
8:00 PM: Houston Rockets (8-4) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (7-4)
8:30 PM: Toronto Raptors (8-3) vs. Dallas Mavericks (3-7)
8:30 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (4-6) vs. San Antonio Spurs (5-6)
10:30 PM: Atlanta Hawks (4-6) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (7-4)
[Player of the Day] SG James Harden, HOU (@MIN): 49 PTS (16-41 FG), 6 AST, 5 REB, 4 TOV
SF Paul George, LAC (v.ATL): 37 PTS (10-17 FG), 3 AST, 4 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK
F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (@IND): 26 PTS (10-17 FG), 6 AST, 13 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 5 TOV
SG CJ McCollum, POR (@SAS): 32 PTS (13-25 FG), 7 AST, 6 REB, 1 STL
C/F LaMarcus Aldridge, SAS (v.POR): 30 PTS (12-20 FG), 2 AST, 13 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK
NFL: LB Jarrad Davis, Detroit Lions (turns 24)
NFL: K Jason Sanders, Miami Dolphins (24)
NFL: DL Akiem Hicks, Chicago Bears (30)
NBA: PF Amar’e Stoudemire, Retired after 2016 (37)
NFL: EDGE Osi Umenyiora, Retired after 2014 (38)
2008: To QB Donovan McNabb’s surprise, no victor emerged between the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles as the game ended in the NFL’s 1st tie since 2002
1998: Toronto Blue Jays SP Roger Clemens became the very 1st pitcher in MLB history to win 5 Cy Young Awards
1994: New York Knicks C Patrick Ewing became the 9th player in NBA history to record 2,000 career blocks
1993: Denver Nuggets PG Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf’s streak of 81 consecutive free throws finally ended, the 2nd longest in NBA history (Micheal Williams — 97)
1988: After completing the 1st 40HR/40SB season in MLB history, Oakland Athletics OF Jose Canseco was named AL MVP, the 1st unanimous selection since 1973 (Reggie Jackson)
1982: The NFL and NFLPA reached an agreement to end the 57-day work stoppage
1976: Golden State Warriors SF Rick Barry’s NBA-record streak of 60 consecutive free throws made finally ended
1969: In attending the Washington-Dallas game, Richard Nixon became the 1st sitting U.S. President to attend an NFL regular season game
1966: Pittsburgh Pirates OF Roberto Clemente was selected for his 1st and only NL MVP Award
1962: San Francisco Warriors C Wilt Chamberlain set a new NBA record by scoring 72 points against the Knicks
1958: Cleveland Browns RB Jim Brown set a new NFL single-season rushing record (1,163) after just 8 games in his 2nd season
1957: Boston Celtics C Bill Russell secured an NBA-record 32 rebounds in the first half of a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers and would finish with 49, another NBA record
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