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Pippen Fouls Davis? May 18, 1994
It was in game 5 of the 1994 Eastern Conference semifinals between the Bulls and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. With the Bulls leading by one and ... — www.youtube.com
A video showing the May 18, 1994, Game 5 of the 1994 Eastern Conference NBA Semifinals the Knicks were down 86-85 to the Chicago Bulls with 2.1 seconds left. Knicks guard Hubert Davis (Number 44) attempted a three-point shot defended by Chicago's, Number 33, Scottie Pippen. Davis missed the target, but the referee called a foul on Pippen. The replay showed that Pippen touched Davis after he released the shot. Nevertheless, Davis made both free throws for the win and a 3-2 lead in the series.
This Day in NBA History May 17 - Rockets Comeback
A couple of days after their historic Game 6 comeback, the Rockets blew out the Clippers in Game 7 at home to become the ninth team in NBA history (at that time) to come back from a 3-1 series deficit. — www.sportingnews.com
The Sporting News shares that This Date in NBA History May 17, the Rockets come back from being down 3-1 vs. Clippers.
This Date in NBA History May 19
With arguably one of the greatest games of his career, Garnett led the franchise past the Sacramento Kings in Game 7 of the Conference Semifinals with 32 points, 21 rebounds, five blocks, four steals, and two assists. — www.sportingnews.com
The SportingNews.com tells of Kevin Garnett celebrating his Birth Day with Timberwolves 1st Conference Finals win.
May 18 - I wanna be Like MVP Mike
The 1997-98 MVP award was Jordan’s fifth of his career - tied for the second-most all-time with Bill Russell. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6) has won more. — www.sportingnews.com
The Sporting News shares that on This Date in NBA History, May 18, 1998, Michael Jordan was crowned NBA MVP.
May 19, 2019 Double OT Thriller
Behind Kawhi Leonard’s game-high 36 points (8 points in the 2nd OT), 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals, the Raptors defeated the Bucks 118-112 in just the 6... — www.youtube.com
Giannis Antetokounmpo ties an NBA playoff record for most defensive rebounds with his performance in the exciting Bucks vs. Raptors play off game.
Curry scored 30+ in 4th straight game - May 18, 2019
The Golden State Warriors overcame an 18-point deficit to take a 3-0 lead in this best-of-seven series as they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers by a final... — www.youtube.com
May 18, 2019 - Number 30, Steph Curry scores 36 to help Golden State recover from an 18-point deficit to take a 3-0 seies lead
Basketball-Reference May 17 Events
Basketball-Reference presents This Day in Hoops history for May 17 where they share Dirk Nowitzki, Number 41, sets NBA playoff free throw records; John Stockton (Number 12) reached an NBA Playoff Assist record, birthdays of Danny Manning, Tony Parker, and more.
NBA highlights from May 18
Visit http://www.nba.com/video for more highlights. NBA highlights from May 18th, 2008 — www.youtube.com
Video clips of the May 18, 2008, NBA playoff game at the Boston Garden.
NBA Players born May 17
Basketball.realgm gives us some NBA Players Born On May 17.
This Day in NBA History (May 14)
This Day in NBA History (May 14)
1980: Magic Johnson committed an NBA Finals-record 10 turnovers in Game 5 against Philadelphia, but the Lakers won anyway, 108-103 at Los Angeles.
1981: Larry Bird scored 27 points and Cedric Maxwell added 19 to lead Boston to a 102-91 victory over Houston in... — www.basketballforum.com
1980: Magic Johnson committed an NBA Finals-record 10 turnovers in Game 5 against Philadelphia, but the Lakers won anyway, 108-103 at Los Angeles.
1981: Larry Bird scored 27 points and Cedric Maxwell added 19 to lead Boston to a 102-91 victory over Houston in... — www.basketballforum.com
The Basketball Forum website presents This Day in NBA History for May 14. The best players, teams and events from the NBA for the day.
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November 23
In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 23. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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November 22
In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 22. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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November 21
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The NBA Legend of Earl the Pearl
Vernon Earl "Earl 'The Pearl' Monroe" was an American professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Baltimore Bullets and the New York Knicks. He was a six-time NBA All-Star and a two-time All-NBA selection. Monroe wa...
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Born: November 20, 1944 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 175 lb (80 kg) Position: Guard Teams: Kentucky Colonels (ABA) (1967–1976) San Antonio Spurs (NBA) (1976–1979) Career highlights: ABA All-Star (1968–1976...
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The Brooklyn Nets franchise has a long and storied history, dating back to its founding 1967 as the New Jersey Americans. Over the years, the team has had multiple great players, including some of the biggest names in NBA history. In this article, we will look at the best Brooklyn Nets players of a...
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Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry
Author Joe Ziemba the master historian of football in Chicago has released another beauty. It is titled Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry.
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