This Day in History
Puerto Rico Upsets USA in Athens
On this day 15 years ago, Puerto Rico upset Team USA, 92-73, in Athens in the first game of the...
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Dallas Mavericks Finally Win It All
On this day eight years ago, the Dallas Mavericks, for the first time in franchise history, were kings of the...
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Dominates NBA Playoff Scoring
34 years ago, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the all-time leading scorer in NBA playoff history, during the third quarter of Game...
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Magic Johnson Dishes 24 Assists
On this day 35 years ago, Magic Johnson set an NBA Playoffs record. 24 assists for the Lakers win over...
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Reggie Miller Shocks the Big Apple
With 8 points in 8.7 seconds, Reggie Miller capitalizes while the Knick choke on May 7, 1995 in the NBA...
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The Legend of Slats Gill Was Born
On this day 118 years ago, Oregon State basketball legend Amory Tingle “Slats” Gill was born.
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NBA Board of Governors Launch WNBA
On this day 23 years ago, the NBA Board of Governors agreed to the creation of a Women’s National Basketball...
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The Big O Leaves Cincinnati
On this day 49 years ago, the Cincinnati Royals shipped Oscar Robertson to the Milwaukee Bucks. After a college career...
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Bill Russell Grabs 40 Boards to Win Finals Over Lakers
Bill Russell scored 30 points, 40 rebounds, for the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of 1962 Finals to beat the...
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Hot Rod Hundley Goes First Overall
On this day 62 years ago, the Cincinnati Royals selected Rodney Clark “Hot Rod” Hundley with the first overall pick...
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