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What Happened in Sports: December 25, 2019
What happened in sports on December 25, 2019 ft. Kawhi outplaying LeBron, BI setting a Xmas 3's record, the 76ers' own record, and more!
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December 25th, 2019 was highlighted by Kawhi Leonard outplaying LeBron James in the second battle of Los Angeles in the 2019-20 season, Brandon Ingram setting a Christmas 3’s record as the 22-year-old drained seven on the night, and the Philadelphia 76ers topping it off with another Christmas 3’s record as the team hit 21 3-pointers in a massive home victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. Check out the Best in Sports from 12/25.
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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? The @sixers knock down a #NBAXmas game record 21 threes in the home victory over Milwaukee! #PhilaUnite pic.twitter.com/cFEqLBMBTs
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2019
Pat Bev pokes it away for the crucial stop! #NBAXmas @LAClippers 109@Lakers 106
3.6 left on ESPN/ABC. LAC ball. pic.twitter.com/G6jKmPjnzv
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2019
Ingram (31 PTS & 7 3PM) was FEELING it from downtown during New Orleans’ win! ?#WontBowDown x #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/k2dC5AaydT
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 26, 2019
Jamal Murray’s behind-the-back finish is a gift to us all! ??#Handles pic.twitter.com/lCDi7h4b8o
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) December 26, 2019
It might be Christmas but the bank is still open for JJ! ??#WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/n3VRAjeJb5
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 26, 2019
Jrue full force! ?@Jrue_Holiday11 pic.twitter.com/JbctkW7YCR
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 26, 2019
Draymond’s three extends the @warriors lead in the 4th QTR! ?#DubNation | #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/Zs5RP8Rg5q
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 26, 2019
BANG https://t.co/hkuAKRm6NC pic.twitter.com/N1AshiPeaT
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 26, 2019
Giannis ROCKED the rim ?#FearTheDeer | #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/PJt6mk78Ud
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 25, 2019
Jaylen Brown didn’t have to do ‘em like that ?#Celtics pic.twitter.com/bRRHwH3D9m
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 25, 2019
Jaylen Brown dropped 16 of his 30 PTS in the 3Q to give the Celtics their first W in Toronto since 2015! ?#Celtics | #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/sfaMFCUUgS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 25, 2019
LA Clippers.
Los Angeles Lakers.
THE BATTLE OF LA.
LeBron, AD and the @Lakers take on Kawhi, PG and the @LAClippers on ESPN and ABC at 8pm/et on Christmas! #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/WFMxkgiU6s
— #NBAXmas Eve! (@NBA) December 24, 2019
‘Tis the season for BEAUTIFUL catches! ?? pic.twitter.com/rbJVfQD6wI
— NFL (@NFL) December 26, 2019
Scoring titles, a #KiaMVP and a DECADE of buckets during the 2010s! @JHarden13 and the @HoustonRockets visit the Warriors at 5pm/et on ABC on Christmas! #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/uBOZTuLb0m
— #NBAXmas Eve! (@NBA) December 25, 2019
The LEGEND of LeBron continues.
THIS 2010s DECADE…
He became a champion (3x).
He climbed the record books.
He shared these moments with us all.
12/25, #NBAXmas
?: Clippers / Lakers
⏰: 8pm/et ?: ESPN & ABC pic.twitter.com/E4rFCzS7I7
— #NBAXmas Eve! (@NBA) December 24, 2019
?? BRANDON INGRAM BUCKETS
One of the league’s top scorers, the @PelicansNBA young core is led by 25.0 PPG from @B_Ingram13!
12/25, #NBAXmas
?: Pelicans / Nuggets
⏰: 10:30pm/et
?: ESPN pic.twitter.com/oHebiQ5MnI
— #NBAXmas Eve! (@NBA) December 24, 2019
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12:00 PM: Boston Celtics (20-7) vs. Toronto Raptors (21-8)
2:30 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (27-4) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (21-10)
5:00 PM: Houston Rockets (20-9) vs. Golden State Warriors (6-24)
8:00 PM: Los Angeles Clippers (22-10) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (24-6)
10:30 PM: New Orleans Pelicans (7-23) vs. Denver Nuggets (20-8)
[Highlights] F Kawhi Leonard, LAC (@LAL): 35 PTS (11-19 FG), 5 AST, 12 REB, 1 STL, 3 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Joel Embiid, PHI (v.MIL): 31 PTS (11-21 FG), 3 AST, 11 REB, 2 BLK, 1 TOV
[Highlights] F Khris Middleton, MIL (@PHI): 31 PTS (12-21 FG), 4 AST, 8 REB, 1 STL, 1 TOV
[Highlights] F Brandon Ingram, NOP (@DEN): 31 PTS (11-18 FG), 2 AST, 7 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 2 TOV
[Highlights] G/F Jaylen Brown, BOS (@TOR): 30 PTS (10-13 FG), 4 AST, 6 REB, 3 TOV
NFL: LB Josey Jewell, Denver Broncos (turns 25)
NBA: SG Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets (31)
NFL: WR Demariyus Thomas, New York Jets (32)
MLB: OF Rickey Henderson, Hall of Fame (61)
Most Significant Sports History
2011: After a lockout-related suspended start to the season, Christmas Day became the new Opening Day with LeBron James leading the Miami Heat’s victory over the Mavericks in a Finals re-match that marked the beginning of the one of the greatest years in athlete history as King James won the 2012 NBA MVP, NBA Finals MVP, his 1st ring, and an Olympic Gold Medal
2008: Los Angeles Lakers HC Phil Jackson became the 6th in NBA history to reach 1,000 wins, faster than anybody
2008: Phoenix Suns C Shaquille O’Neal joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to miss 5,000 career free throws
2004: Miami Heat defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in C Shaquille O’Neal’s return to the Staples Center vs. Kobe Bryant in LA
1995: Dallas Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith rushed for his 25th TD in a victory over the Arizona Cardinals, breaking John Riggins’ single-season record (24)
1984: New York Knicks SF Bernard King set a franchise record by scoring 60 points in a loss to the New Jersey Nets
1971: Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs played the longest game in NFL history (3 hours, 21 minutes); Miami won 27-24 in 2OT
1888: The very first indoor baseball game was played at the Philadelphia Fairgrounds
1862: 2 teams of imprisoned Union Army soldiers played a game of baseball in Hilton Head, SC in front of a large crowd, the size of which has been the subject of historical debate
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