In the greatest and most amazing scoring performance in NBA Playoff history, Michael Jordan scores a Playoff record 63 points in a double overtime loss to the eventual NBA Champion Boston Celtic in Game 2. Two Celtics fouled out trying to stop Jordan as he made 22...
NBA history and champion franchisesOf the 20 franchises that have ever won an NBA title, 19 are still active, with the sole exception of the first Baltimore Bullets, dissolved in 1954. From their ashes, a franchise of the same name would rise 10 years later, currently converted into the ...
ImitatingJulius Ervingwith his famous free throw line dunk, Jordan personalized the play by sticking his tongue out and holding a pose while he floated in the air, earning a perfect score and the title of 1988 Slam Dunk Contest champion. 1986, Dallas Standing at 5-foot-7, Webb had to go...
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The defending champion Boston Celtics don’t have the best record in the NBA. However, the regular season feels like a dress rehearsal for the spring. The team has played very well and is again one of the best teams in the game. But it feels like head coach Joe Mazzula is doing every...
Cleveland Cavaliers: Beast of the East The Cavs are here and they are showing time and time again that they are the real deal. The Cavs have been getting an All-NBA type performance from Donovan Mitchell, as expected, but the big story this season has been the undeniable maturation of Eva...
1986:In a pregame production meeting, CBS producer extraordinaireMichael Burksasked that we have an old fashioned chalk board in the East Locker Room because KC Jones would always sketch-out some plays and important team goals and instructions, and Mike wanted the visual – something he could nev...
Even a stunning Boston comeback in game 4 was merely a consolation as New York now advance to face Atlanta Hawks in the East Final. For Larry Bird, he leaves the sport as just a one time NBA Champion, a disappointing return for a player who has dominated his conference for the past ...
“Human Highlight Reel” for his ability to attack the rim and throw down vicious slams that made the crowd gasp. He was much more than a dunker, though; he was an exceptional scorer as well, finishing as the 1985-1986 regular season scoring champion. Reach Level 25 and receive aDiamond...
Anthony Edwards has been suspended one game without pay. NEW YORK– Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2024-25 season, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball...