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.

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.

You know you're good when the opposing fans give you a standing ovation.