Kirk Van Houten
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Can I Borrow a Feeling?
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June 7, 1990: Clyde Drexler’s first-quarter slam dunk during Portland's 106-105 overtime win at Detroit in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Drexler led the Trail Blazers with 33 PTS (13-20 FG). Bill Laimbeer scored 26 PTS (6-9 3P) to lead the Pistons.
Drexler led the Trail Blazers with 33 PTS (13-20 FG). Bill Laimbeer scored 26 PTS (6-9 3P) to lead the Pistons.
June 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
June 7, 1990: Clyde Drexler’s first-quarter slam dunk during Portland's 106-105 overtime win at Detroit in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Drexler led the Trail Blazers with 33 PTS (13-20 FG). Bill Laimbeer scored 26 PTS (6-9 3P) to lead the Pistons.
Drexler led the Trail Blazers with 33 PTS (13-20 FG). Bill Laimbeer scored 26 PTS (6-9 3P) to lead the Pistons.
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June 7, 1988: Bill Laimbeer and Isiah Thomas hit back-to-back threes in the span of three seconds, and the Pistons take a 17-point halftime lead in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Adrian Dantley scored 34 PTS and Thomas had 19 PTS/12 AST/4 STL in Detroit's 105-93 win over the Lakers.
Adrian Dantley scored 34 PTS and Thomas had 19 PTS/12 AST/4 STL in Detroit's 105-93 win over the Lakers.
June 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
June 7, 1988: Bill Laimbeer and Isiah Thomas hit back-to-back threes in the span of three seconds, and the Pistons take a 17-point halftime lead in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Adrian Dantley scored 34 PTS and Thomas had 19 PTS/12 AST/4 STL in Detroit's 105-93 win over the Lakers.
Adrian Dantley scored 34 PTS and Thomas had 19 PTS/12 AST/4 STL in Detroit's 105-93 win over the Lakers.
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May 10, 1980: Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers makes the first 3-point shot in NBA Finals history, with 3:22 remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 3.
It was the only 3-pointer made by either team in the six-game series. The Los Angeles Lakers won Game 3, 111-101.
It was the only 3-pointer made by either team in the six-game series. The Los Angeles Lakers won Game 3, 111-101.
May 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
May 10, 1980: Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers makes the first 3-point shot in NBA Finals history, with 3:22 remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 3.
It was the only 3-pointer made by either team in the six-game series. The Los Angeles Lakers won Game 3, 111-101.
It was the only 3-pointer made by either team in the six-game series. The Los Angeles Lakers won Game 3, 111-101.
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April 17, 2005: Detroit's Tayshaun Prince spins and slams against Cleveland.
Prince finished with 15 PTS, Richard Hamilton had 19 PTS/6 AST and Ben Wallace had 11 PTS/15 REB/4 BLK in the Pistons' 90-87 win. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 37 PTS/11 REB/6 AST.
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Prince finished with 15 PTS, Richard Hamilton had 19 PTS/6 AST and Ben Wallace had 11 PTS/15 REB/4 BLK in the Pistons' 90-87 win. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 37 PTS/11 REB/6 AST.
📺 NBA Action
April 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
April 17, 2005: Detroit's Tayshaun Prince spins and slams against Cleveland.
Prince finished with 15 PTS, Richard Hamilton had 19 PTS/6 AST and Ben Wallace had 11 PTS/15 REB/4 BLK in the Pistons' 90-87 win. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 37 PTS/11 REB/6 AST.
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Prince finished with 15 PTS, Richard Hamilton had 19 PTS/6 AST and Ben Wallace had 11 PTS/15 REB/4 BLK in the Pistons' 90-87 win. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 37 PTS/11 REB/6 AST.
📺 NBA Action
B R O N C O S ! !
April 13, 2025 at 3:45 AM
B R O N C O S ! !
I friggin love the Muppets!
April 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I friggin love the Muppets!
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Morning. Song,,🐦🐦
April 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Morning. Song,,🐦🐦
Forgot all about gold ol Dan Roundfield-thanks for sharing
April 12, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Forgot all about gold ol Dan Roundfield-thanks for sharing
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April 11, 1988: The Knicks beat the Pistons in overtime, 114-111.
Patrick Ewing scored 36 PTS (11-15 FG) and Gerald Wilkins added 23 PTS for New York. Isiah Thomas led Detroit with 31 PTS (13-21 FG) and 11 AST.
📺 WTEN
Patrick Ewing scored 36 PTS (11-15 FG) and Gerald Wilkins added 23 PTS for New York. Isiah Thomas led Detroit with 31 PTS (13-21 FG) and 11 AST.
📺 WTEN
April 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
April 11, 1988: The Knicks beat the Pistons in overtime, 114-111.
Patrick Ewing scored 36 PTS (11-15 FG) and Gerald Wilkins added 23 PTS for New York. Isiah Thomas led Detroit with 31 PTS (13-21 FG) and 11 AST.
📺 WTEN
Patrick Ewing scored 36 PTS (11-15 FG) and Gerald Wilkins added 23 PTS for New York. Isiah Thomas led Detroit with 31 PTS (13-21 FG) and 11 AST.
📺 WTEN
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Reposted by Kirk Van Houten
Reposted by Kirk Van Houten
Ja'Vier Francis dunks on Thomas Haugh.
Photo credit: Tyler Schank, Getty Images.
Photo credit: Tyler Schank, Getty Images.
April 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Ja'Vier Francis dunks on Thomas Haugh.
Photo credit: Tyler Schank, Getty Images.
Photo credit: Tyler Schank, Getty Images.
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April 7, 1997: Detroit's Grant Hill dunks on Alonzo Mourning in transition.
Hill scored 21 PTS and Otis Thorpe had 23 PTS/14 REB but the Heat defeated the Pistons, 94-88. P.J. Brown had 21 PTS/13 REB and Mourning added 21 PTS/9 REB for Miami.
Hill scored 21 PTS and Otis Thorpe had 23 PTS/14 REB but the Heat defeated the Pistons, 94-88. P.J. Brown had 21 PTS/13 REB and Mourning added 21 PTS/9 REB for Miami.
April 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
April 7, 1997: Detroit's Grant Hill dunks on Alonzo Mourning in transition.
Hill scored 21 PTS and Otis Thorpe had 23 PTS/14 REB but the Heat defeated the Pistons, 94-88. P.J. Brown had 21 PTS/13 REB and Mourning added 21 PTS/9 REB for Miami.
Hill scored 21 PTS and Otis Thorpe had 23 PTS/14 REB but the Heat defeated the Pistons, 94-88. P.J. Brown had 21 PTS/13 REB and Mourning added 21 PTS/9 REB for Miami.
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Reposted by Kirk Van Houten
April 7, 1989: Isiah Thomas of the Pistons and the Bulls' Bill Cartwright are ejected for fighting in Chicago.
Thomas was fined $5,000 and suspended for two games. Cartwright was fined $2,500 and suspended one game. Detroit's Mark Aguirre was fined $2,000 for "acting as other than a peacemaker."
Thomas was fined $5,000 and suspended for two games. Cartwright was fined $2,500 and suspended one game. Detroit's Mark Aguirre was fined $2,000 for "acting as other than a peacemaker."
April 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
April 7, 1989: Isiah Thomas of the Pistons and the Bulls' Bill Cartwright are ejected for fighting in Chicago.
Thomas was fined $5,000 and suspended for two games. Cartwright was fined $2,500 and suspended one game. Detroit's Mark Aguirre was fined $2,000 for "acting as other than a peacemaker."
Thomas was fined $5,000 and suspended for two games. Cartwright was fined $2,500 and suspended one game. Detroit's Mark Aguirre was fined $2,000 for "acting as other than a peacemaker."
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Reposted by Kirk Van Houten
Home Opener Sunrise. This morning's start as the baseball season at Wrigley Field begins.
April 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Home Opener Sunrise. This morning's start as the baseball season at Wrigley Field begins.
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April 3, 1985: Chicago rookie Michael Jordan with a hanging reverse layup against Washington.
Jordan had 25 PTS (12-19 FG)/6 REB/4 STL and Orlando Woolridge had 25 PTS/7 REB in the Bulls' 100-91 victory. Jeff Malone scored a team-high 22 PTS for the Bullets.
Jordan had 25 PTS (12-19 FG)/6 REB/4 STL and Orlando Woolridge had 25 PTS/7 REB in the Bulls' 100-91 victory. Jeff Malone scored a team-high 22 PTS for the Bullets.
April 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
April 3, 1985: Chicago rookie Michael Jordan with a hanging reverse layup against Washington.
Jordan had 25 PTS (12-19 FG)/6 REB/4 STL and Orlando Woolridge had 25 PTS/7 REB in the Bulls' 100-91 victory. Jeff Malone scored a team-high 22 PTS for the Bullets.
Jordan had 25 PTS (12-19 FG)/6 REB/4 STL and Orlando Woolridge had 25 PTS/7 REB in the Bulls' 100-91 victory. Jeff Malone scored a team-high 22 PTS for the Bullets.
Give em the business!
April 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Give em the business!
