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Forty years ago today: Lionel Hollins, 76ers advance to NBA Finals
It was 40 years ago today that shooting guard Lionel Hollins helped guide the Philadelphia 76ers past the Boston Celtics, providing a dynamic spark...
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Acquisition of Bill Cartwright gave Bulls a vital anchor
Before the Chicago Bulls morphed into a title contender, they needed to endure growing pains. They needed to mature. And they needed to upgrade...
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Formula for success: Michael Jordan and long-armed, versatile teammates
Michael Jordan’s fierce competitive drive is a necessary ingredient in any tale about the Chicago Bulls dynasty.
Wisely, it is one of the trademarks of...
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On this day (in 1984): Spurs outgunned Nuggets in regular-season finale
On April 15, 1984, in a regular-season finale, there were 17 double-digit scorers in a wild Nuggets-Spurs encounter in San Antonio. The hosts outgunned...
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Decades after The Punch: Rudy Tomjanovich reaches pinnacle as Kermit Washington serves time in prison
It’s been more than 40 years since the Lakers’ Kermit Washington slugged the Rockets’ Rudy Tomjanovich.
Forevermore it’s known as The Punch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvwRFNkqn-U
It was immortalized in...
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made history on my 10th birthday
On my 10th birthday, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. I don’t remember hearing about it that week, or being impressed by...
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Flashback: The O.J. Simpson Bronco Chase Game (aka 1994 NBA Finals Game 5)
With some extra free time these days, I’ve been watching and rewatching sports highlights and old sitcoms on YouTube, including the 1994 NBA Finals....
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Remembering John Wooden
It’s been nearly a decade since basketball legend John Wooden passed away at age 99 in June 2010.
While doing some spring cleaning this week,...
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Ross Kreines artfully analyzes the game one tweet at a time
Ross Kreines dishes out keen insights about the game via Twitter.
Indeed, it’s an acquired skill.
Scroll down his Twitter feed for an illuminating summary...
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Recommended reading during basketball’s hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic
Since there are no NBA or NCAA games -- and the overwhelming majority of pro leagues around the world aren’t playing, -- now...
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The Secret Life of a Professional Basketball Player: Work Hard, Play Harder
You have the evening off, so as usual, you...
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The Golden State Warriors were handed their seventh loss...
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NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal was blunt when talking to...