1986:
5'7" Spud Webb defeats Dominique Wilkins to become the shortest player to win Slam Dunk Contest. Earlier that night, Larry Bird won the first AT&T Shootout.
1987:
The West defeats the East in an overtime thriller by the tune of 154 to 149. This set the record for most combined points in an All-Star Game. Tom Chambers of the SuperSonics wins MVP honors after posting a game-high 34 points.
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
This Day in NBA History: February 2nd
1993:
Dominique Wilkins surpasses Hall of Famer Bob Pettit on the Atlanta Hawks' all-time scoring list to become the franchise's top scorer. Wilkins scored 34 points in a 118-109 win against Seattle.
1994:
Atlanta Hawks Coach Lenny Wilkens wins his 900th game. The victory over Orlando made Wilkens only the second coach to reach 900 victories. Red Auerbach is the other.
2008:
Kobe Bryant scores 61 points in a 126-117 win over the Knicks in New York. Bryant's performance is considered one of the greatest in the history of Madison Square Garden.
Dominique Wilkins surpasses Hall of Famer Bob Pettit on the Atlanta Hawks' all-time scoring list to become the franchise's top scorer. Wilkins scored 34 points in a 118-109 win against Seattle.
1994:
Atlanta Hawks Coach Lenny Wilkens wins his 900th game. The victory over Orlando made Wilkens only the second coach to reach 900 victories. Red Auerbach is the other.
Kobe Bryant scores 61 points in a 126-117 win over the Knicks in New York. Bryant's performance is considered one of the greatest in the history of Madison Square Garden.
You know you're good when the opposing fans give you a standing ovation.
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