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Top 5 Sports Facts to Know: December 26, 2019
The most significant milestones, stats, & interesting occurrences to know from 12/26
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Whether it’s a monumental milestone or just an interesting occurrence to bring up in a conversation, here are the top sports facts to know from December 26, 2019:
It is arguably the worst shooting performance ever.
The Nets made 8 2-point field goals tonight vs the Knicks, the fewest by any team in a game since Nov. 22, 1950 (Lakers and Pistons each made 4). h/t @EliasSports
Prior to tonight, the fewest made 2-pt FG in a game in the shot clock era (since 1954-55) was 11, done twice.— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 27, 2019
The Knicks held the Nets to 26.9% shooting — the lowest FG% by any team since 2012. pic.twitter.com/ZVpgWy9uF7
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 27, 2019
He is starting to figure it out in the Big Apple.
Julius Randle has had at least 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 three-pointers made in each of his last two games. The only other @nyknicks player to do that in two straight games was Latrell Sprewell in February 2002. @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/hkv4IHONtV
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) December 27, 2019
Julius Randle tonight:
33 Points
8 Rebounds
2 Assists
FG: 53.8% (14-26)
3PT FG% 55.6% (5-9)
•3rd game with 30+ PTs this season.
•Season high 14 FGM, 5 3PM.
•16th career game with 30+ PTs.
•5th game with 10+ FGM this season. pic.twitter.com/vy5BV0RdhN— NBA Stats (@DailyNBAStats) December 27, 2019
According to Second Spectrum data, Kristaps Porzingis has averaged 0.606 points per direct postup this season.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 27, 2019
That ranks last among 66 players with at least 35 postups this season. Next worst efficiency? Boban Marjanovic at 0.700. For context, Porzingis has 84 total postups. https://t.co/k6yYcrxtQP
Lamar Jackson has thrown 23 TDs against the blitz in 2019.
— PFF (@PFF) December 27, 2019
No other QB has thrown more than 13. pic.twitter.com/xmJuTimIh1
Derrick Henry has 1,095 yards AFTER contact this year. That would rank 10th in overall rushing yards. pic.twitter.com/aTlhy1sCp8
— PFF (@PFF) December 27, 2019
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