Apr
On this day in 1996, the Chicago Bulls set an NBA record by winning their 72nd game of the season, a 103-93 victory over the Washington Bullets.
Apr
Today Homage wishes a happy 65th birthday to basketball Hall of Famer Nate “Tiny” Archibald. The six-time All-Star won a title with the Celtics in 1981 and was named to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary Team in 1996.
Apr
On this day in 1991, Lakers guard Magic Johnson served up 19 assists in a 112-106 Laker win over the Dallas Mavericks, moving him ahead of Oscar Robertson to #1 on the all-time assist list with 9,898. (John Stockton would eventually pass both Magic and The Big O with a total of 15,606 career assists.)
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Apr
37 years ago today, the Cleveland Cavaliers appeared in the franchise’s first-ever playoff game, a 109-100 defeat at the hands of the Washington Bullets. Guard Clarence “Foots” Walker (above) led the way for the Cavs with 20 points.
Apr
On April 8th 1940, Boston Celtics legend John Havlicek was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio. In 16 NBA seasons, “Hondo” was an All-Star 13 times and won eight titles.
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Mar
Celebrating his 52nd birthday today is Lakers legend and current Cavs coach Byron Scott. The 2008 NBA Coach of the Year won three titles with the “Showtime” Lakers of the 1980s and averaged 14.1 points per game for his career.
Mar
On March 26th 1962, John Houston Stockton was born in Spokane, Washington. The ten-time All-Star holds the NBA records for career assists and steals, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Mar
Today Homage wishes a very happy 61st birthday to NBC Sports commentator Bob Costas.
Mar
On March 20th 1990, the Los Angeles Lakers retired center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s #33. The 19-time All-Star and six-time MVP led the Lakers to five NBA titles in the ‘80s and retired with career averages of 24.6 points and 11.2 rebounds per game.
Mar
41 years ago today, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors by a then-NBA record 63 points, 162-99. Gail Goodrich scored 30 to pace the Lakers, who had eight players score in double figures.
