1988:
Larry Bird wins his third consecutive Long Distance Shootout title. Later that night, Michael Jordan defeated Dominique Wilkins in the finals of the Slam Dunk Contest, capturing his second consecutive dunk title.
2008:
The Miami Heat trade Shaquille O'Neal to the Phoenix Suns for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks.
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
This Day in NBA History: February 4th
1961:
Despite a huge snowstorm in New York City, the Knicks host the St. Louis Hawks at Madison Square Garden. A total of 943 fans watched Bob Pettit and Lenny Wilkens lead the Hawks to a 128-11 win.
1987:
The Kings are held to only 4 points in the first quarter of their matchup with the Lakers. It was lowest amount of points scored in a quarter in the history of the shot-clock era.
1992:
The Celtics retire Larry Bird's number 33 in front of a sold out Boston Garden.
Despite a huge snowstorm in New York City, the Knicks host the St. Louis Hawks at Madison Square Garden. A total of 943 fans watched Bob Pettit and Lenny Wilkens lead the Hawks to a 128-11 win.
1987:
The Kings are held to only 4 points in the first quarter of their matchup with the Lakers. It was lowest amount of points scored in a quarter in the history of the shot-clock era.
1992:
The Celtics retire Larry Bird's number 33 in front of a sold out Boston Garden.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
This Day in NBA History: February 3rd
1980:
Celtics rookie Larry Bird hits the first three-pointer in NBA All-Star Game history. The East defeated the West 144-136 in overtime at the Capital Centre.
Celtics rookie Larry Bird hits the first three-pointer in NBA All-Star Game history. The East defeated the West 144-136 in overtime at the Capital Centre.
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