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April 14, 1993: Chicago Bulls fan Don Calhoun attends his first Bulls game in three years and throws in a 75-foot shot that wins him $1,000,000.
Per Sports Illustrated, Calhoun was selected to shoot because a Bulls employee felt his “suede hiking boots wouldn’t scuff the court."
Per Sports Illustrated, Calhoun was selected to shoot because a Bulls employee felt his “suede hiking boots wouldn’t scuff the court."
November 25, 1983: Philadelphia's Julius Erving casually palms the loose ball and gets an assist to Franklin Edwards.
Dr. J had 22 PTS/8 REB and Moses Malone had 24 PTS/13 REB in the 76ers' 115-101 win at Houston. The Rockets' Ralph Sampson scored a team-high 20 PTS (10-14 FG).
Dr. J had 22 PTS/8 REB and Moses Malone had 24 PTS/13 REB in the 76ers' 115-101 win at Houston. The Rockets' Ralph Sampson scored a team-high 20 PTS (10-14 FG).
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
November 25, 1983: Philadelphia's Julius Erving casually palms the loose ball and gets an assist to Franklin Edwards.
Dr. J had 22 PTS/8 REB and Moses Malone had 24 PTS/13 REB in the 76ers' 115-101 win at Houston. The Rockets' Ralph Sampson scored a team-high 20 PTS (10-14 FG).
Dr. J had 22 PTS/8 REB and Moses Malone had 24 PTS/13 REB in the 76ers' 115-101 win at Houston. The Rockets' Ralph Sampson scored a team-high 20 PTS (10-14 FG).
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This was back when the Hornets were everybody's favorite team, even if they had another, real favorite team lol
November 17, 1992: Larry Johnson (21 PTS), Kendall Gill (18 PTS), and Alonzo Mourning (15 PTS) put on a slam dunk exhibition against the Mavericks in Charlotte.
Muggsy Bogues dished out nine AST for the Hornets, who defeated Dallas, 134-111.
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Muggsy Bogues dished out nine AST for the Hornets, who defeated Dallas, 134-111.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
This was back when the Hornets were everybody's favorite team, even if they had another, real favorite team lol
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Heat legend. I once met him at the Cheesecake Factory in the Grove. He was wearing canary yellow pants and his waist was taller than my head.
November 17, 1994: Detroit's Terry Mills hits a 20-footer over Dikembe Mutombo to beat the Nuggets at the buzzer in Denver, 94-92.
Mills had 20 PTS/3 STL and Joe Dumars scored 21 PTS for the Pistons. Bryant Stith scored 22 PTS and Mutombo had 14 PTS/20 REB/5 BLK for Denver.
Mills had 20 PTS/3 STL and Joe Dumars scored 21 PTS for the Pistons. Bryant Stith scored 22 PTS and Mutombo had 14 PTS/20 REB/5 BLK for Denver.
November 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Heat legend. I once met him at the Cheesecake Factory in the Grove. He was wearing canary yellow pants and his waist was taller than my head.
November 25, 2001: "The Raptors had fun alley-ooping to (Vince Carter)" in their 107-88 win over the 76ers.
Carter scored 30 PTS and Dell Curry added 18 PTS off the bench for Toronto. Aaron McKie had 23 PTS and Derrick Coleman scored 21 PTS for the Sixers.
📺 CNN World Sport
Carter scored 30 PTS and Dell Curry added 18 PTS off the bench for Toronto. Aaron McKie had 23 PTS and Derrick Coleman scored 21 PTS for the Sixers.
📺 CNN World Sport
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
November 25, 2001: "The Raptors had fun alley-ooping to (Vince Carter)" in their 107-88 win over the 76ers.
Carter scored 30 PTS and Dell Curry added 18 PTS off the bench for Toronto. Aaron McKie had 23 PTS and Derrick Coleman scored 21 PTS for the Sixers.
📺 CNN World Sport
Carter scored 30 PTS and Dell Curry added 18 PTS off the bench for Toronto. Aaron McKie had 23 PTS and Derrick Coleman scored 21 PTS for the Sixers.
📺 CNN World Sport
November 25, 1988: Atlanta’s Dominique Wilkins with the double-pump slam in transition.
Wilkins scored 26 PTS but the Hawks lost at Dallas, 100-95. Derek Harper scored a game-high 28 PTS for the Mavericks.
Wilkins scored 26 PTS but the Hawks lost at Dallas, 100-95. Derek Harper scored a game-high 28 PTS for the Mavericks.
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
November 25, 1988: Atlanta’s Dominique Wilkins with the double-pump slam in transition.
Wilkins scored 26 PTS but the Hawks lost at Dallas, 100-95. Derek Harper scored a game-high 28 PTS for the Mavericks.
Wilkins scored 26 PTS but the Hawks lost at Dallas, 100-95. Derek Harper scored a game-high 28 PTS for the Mavericks.
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DA GAWD George Michael
November 17, 1987: New Jersey’s John Bagley buries a shot from 75 feet away at the end of the first quarter.
The Nets defeated the Houston Rockets, 114-111.
📺 The George Michael Sports Machine
The Nets defeated the Houston Rockets, 114-111.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
DA GAWD George Michael
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Underrated dunker Bob
November 16, 1996: Cleveland's Bob Sura dunks on Detroit's Stacey Augmon.
Sura finished with 17 PTS off the bench, but the Cavaliers lost to the Pistons, 102-98. Grant Hill scored 27 PTS for Detroit (8-1). Terrell Brandon had 25 PTS for the Cavs (6-3).
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Sura finished with 17 PTS off the bench, but the Cavaliers lost to the Pistons, 102-98. Grant Hill scored 27 PTS for Detroit (8-1). Terrell Brandon had 25 PTS for the Cavs (6-3).
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November 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Underrated dunker Bob
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The older I get the more I miss this team. With each passing year I realize just a bit more just how rare and special this #Rockets squad was
November 15, 1994: Houston's Hakeem Olajuwon throws an over-the-shoulder lead pass to Kenny Smith during a 105-99 win over Sacramento.
Olajuwon had 28 PTS/14 REB/6 BLK as the defending champion Rockets improved to 7-0. Mitch Richmond scored 31 PTS for the Kings.
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Olajuwon had 28 PTS/14 REB/6 BLK as the defending champion Rockets improved to 7-0. Mitch Richmond scored 31 PTS for the Kings.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The older I get the more I miss this team. With each passing year I realize just a bit more just how rare and special this #Rockets squad was
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Kareem pulling back the goaltending..haha
November 21, 1971: Pat Riley of the Los Angeles Lakers drives and scores past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Riley would be named head coach of Abdul-Jabbar and the Lakers on November 20, 1981—almost exactly 10 years later to the day.
Riley would be named head coach of Abdul-Jabbar and the Lakers on November 20, 1981—almost exactly 10 years later to the day.
November 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Kareem pulling back the goaltending..haha
November 24, 1993: Latrell Sprewell scored 27 PTS (10-14 FG) and rookie Chris Webber added 24 PTS/16 REB in the Warriors' 108-102 comeback win over the Heat.
For Miami, Steve Smith scored 32 PTS, Glen Rice scored 27 PTS and Rony Seikaly had 14 PTS/18 REB.
For Miami, Steve Smith scored 32 PTS, Glen Rice scored 27 PTS and Rony Seikaly had 14 PTS/18 REB.
November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
November 24, 1993: Latrell Sprewell scored 27 PTS (10-14 FG) and rookie Chris Webber added 24 PTS/16 REB in the Warriors' 108-102 comeback win over the Heat.
For Miami, Steve Smith scored 32 PTS, Glen Rice scored 27 PTS and Rony Seikaly had 14 PTS/18 REB.
For Miami, Steve Smith scored 32 PTS, Glen Rice scored 27 PTS and Rony Seikaly had 14 PTS/18 REB.
November 24, 1993: San Antonio’s Willie Anderson dunks on Bill Cartwright of Chicago.
Anderson scored a game-high 21 PTS (8-11 FG) in 21 minutes during the Spurs' 109-84 win. Horace Grant scored 18 PTS to lead the Bulls.
Anderson scored a game-high 21 PTS (8-11 FG) in 21 minutes during the Spurs' 109-84 win. Horace Grant scored 18 PTS to lead the Bulls.
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
November 24, 1993: San Antonio’s Willie Anderson dunks on Bill Cartwright of Chicago.
Anderson scored a game-high 21 PTS (8-11 FG) in 21 minutes during the Spurs' 109-84 win. Horace Grant scored 18 PTS to lead the Bulls.
Anderson scored a game-high 21 PTS (8-11 FG) in 21 minutes during the Spurs' 109-84 win. Horace Grant scored 18 PTS to lead the Bulls.
November 24, 1971: New York’s Earl "The Pearl" Monroe dishes to Walt "Clyde" Frazier in Baltimore, two weeks after Monroe was traded to the Knicks from the Bullets.
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
November 24, 1971: New York’s Earl "The Pearl" Monroe dishes to Walt "Clyde" Frazier in Baltimore, two weeks after Monroe was traded to the Knicks from the Bullets.
November 24, 2004: Miami's Dwyane Wade blocks Jelani McCoy at the rim in Atlanta.
Wade finished with 31 PTS (12-17 FG)/11 AST/8 REB in a 99-93 Heat victory. Antoine Walker scored 22 PTS to lead the Hawks.
Wade finished with 31 PTS (12-17 FG)/11 AST/8 REB in a 99-93 Heat victory. Antoine Walker scored 22 PTS to lead the Hawks.
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
November 24, 2004: Miami's Dwyane Wade blocks Jelani McCoy at the rim in Atlanta.
Wade finished with 31 PTS (12-17 FG)/11 AST/8 REB in a 99-93 Heat victory. Antoine Walker scored 22 PTS to lead the Hawks.
Wade finished with 31 PTS (12-17 FG)/11 AST/8 REB in a 99-93 Heat victory. Antoine Walker scored 22 PTS to lead the Hawks.
November 24, 1984: Chicago rookie Michael Jordan with a driving up-and-under move in Portland.
Jordan had 30 PTS/8 AST/6 REB/3 STL but the Bulls fell to the Trail Blazers, 141-131. Jim Paxson scored 31 PTS (14-18 FG) and Kiki Vandeweghe scored 30 PTS (12-16 FG) for the Blazers.
Jordan had 30 PTS/8 AST/6 REB/3 STL but the Bulls fell to the Trail Blazers, 141-131. Jim Paxson scored 31 PTS (14-18 FG) and Kiki Vandeweghe scored 30 PTS (12-16 FG) for the Blazers.
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
November 24, 1984: Chicago rookie Michael Jordan with a driving up-and-under move in Portland.
Jordan had 30 PTS/8 AST/6 REB/3 STL but the Bulls fell to the Trail Blazers, 141-131. Jim Paxson scored 31 PTS (14-18 FG) and Kiki Vandeweghe scored 30 PTS (12-16 FG) for the Blazers.
Jordan had 30 PTS/8 AST/6 REB/3 STL but the Bulls fell to the Trail Blazers, 141-131. Jim Paxson scored 31 PTS (14-18 FG) and Kiki Vandeweghe scored 30 PTS (12-16 FG) for the Blazers.
November 24, 1999: Charlotte rookie Baron Davis with the crossover and acrobatic finish against Vancouver.
Davis scored 10 PTS off the bench in the Hornets’ 89-73 victory. Shareef Abdur-Rahim had 15 PTS/21 REB for the Grizzlies.
Davis scored 10 PTS off the bench in the Hornets’ 89-73 victory. Shareef Abdur-Rahim had 15 PTS/21 REB for the Grizzlies.
November 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
November 24, 1999: Charlotte rookie Baron Davis with the crossover and acrobatic finish against Vancouver.
Davis scored 10 PTS off the bench in the Hornets’ 89-73 victory. Shareef Abdur-Rahim had 15 PTS/21 REB for the Grizzlies.
Davis scored 10 PTS off the bench in the Hornets’ 89-73 victory. Shareef Abdur-Rahim had 15 PTS/21 REB for the Grizzlies.
November 24, 1987: Seattle’s Xavier McDaniel chokes Wes Matthews of the Lakers, Michael Cooper defends Matthews, and both benches clear in the third quarter.
McDaniel, who scored 34 PTS, was given a technical foul but remained in the game. The Sonics defeated the Lakers, 103-85.
McDaniel, who scored 34 PTS, was given a technical foul but remained in the game. The Sonics defeated the Lakers, 103-85.
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
November 24, 1987: Seattle’s Xavier McDaniel chokes Wes Matthews of the Lakers, Michael Cooper defends Matthews, and both benches clear in the third quarter.
McDaniel, who scored 34 PTS, was given a technical foul but remained in the game. The Sonics defeated the Lakers, 103-85.
McDaniel, who scored 34 PTS, was given a technical foul but remained in the game. The Sonics defeated the Lakers, 103-85.
November 23, 1990: A Clyde Drexler baseline reverse dunk past three Golden State defenders.
Drexler scored 18 PTS and seven other Portland players also scored in double figures in a 143-119 win over the Warriors. Terry Porter had 22 PTS as the Blazers improved to 10-0.
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Drexler scored 18 PTS and seven other Portland players also scored in double figures in a 143-119 win over the Warriors. Terry Porter had 22 PTS as the Blazers improved to 10-0.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
November 23, 1990: A Clyde Drexler baseline reverse dunk past three Golden State defenders.
Drexler scored 18 PTS and seven other Portland players also scored in double figures in a 143-119 win over the Warriors. Terry Porter had 22 PTS as the Blazers improved to 10-0.
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Drexler scored 18 PTS and seven other Portland players also scored in double figures in a 143-119 win over the Warriors. Terry Porter had 22 PTS as the Blazers improved to 10-0.
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November 23, 1994: Utah's Jeff Hornacek scores 40 PTS, shooting a perfect 8-of-8 from 3-point range in a 113-103 win over Seattle.
Karl Malone added 29 PTS/11 REB for the Jazz, and John Stockton had 14 AST. Šarūnas Marčiulionis scored a team-high 21 PTS for the SuperSonics.
Karl Malone added 29 PTS/11 REB for the Jazz, and John Stockton had 14 AST. Šarūnas Marčiulionis scored a team-high 21 PTS for the SuperSonics.
November 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
November 23, 1994: Utah's Jeff Hornacek scores 40 PTS, shooting a perfect 8-of-8 from 3-point range in a 113-103 win over Seattle.
Karl Malone added 29 PTS/11 REB for the Jazz, and John Stockton had 14 AST. Šarūnas Marčiulionis scored a team-high 21 PTS for the SuperSonics.
Karl Malone added 29 PTS/11 REB for the Jazz, and John Stockton had 14 AST. Šarūnas Marčiulionis scored a team-high 21 PTS for the SuperSonics.
November 23, 1984: Philadelphia rookie Charles Barkley goes off glass to himself at the end of the first quarter in Phoenix.
Barkley finished with 17 PTS/19 REB and Julius Erving had 31 PTS/7 STL in the 76ers' 119-117 win. Larry Nance had 25 PTS/11 REB/5 BLK/4 STL for the Suns.
Barkley finished with 17 PTS/19 REB and Julius Erving had 31 PTS/7 STL in the 76ers' 119-117 win. Larry Nance had 25 PTS/11 REB/5 BLK/4 STL for the Suns.
November 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
November 23, 1984: Philadelphia rookie Charles Barkley goes off glass to himself at the end of the first quarter in Phoenix.
Barkley finished with 17 PTS/19 REB and Julius Erving had 31 PTS/7 STL in the 76ers' 119-117 win. Larry Nance had 25 PTS/11 REB/5 BLK/4 STL for the Suns.
Barkley finished with 17 PTS/19 REB and Julius Erving had 31 PTS/7 STL in the 76ers' 119-117 win. Larry Nance had 25 PTS/11 REB/5 BLK/4 STL for the Suns.
November 22, 1983: Four dunks from Portland Trail Blazers rookie Clyde Drexler during a 156-116 win over the Denver Nuggets.
November 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
November 22, 1983: Four dunks from Portland Trail Blazers rookie Clyde Drexler during a 156-116 win over the Denver Nuggets.
November 22, 1988: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's final season "farewell tour" begins at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks co-captains Mark Jackson and Patrick Ewing presented Kareem with a sterling silver "big apple" from Tiffany's and a framed collection of his championship jerseys.
Knicks co-captains Mark Jackson and Patrick Ewing presented Kareem with a sterling silver "big apple" from Tiffany's and a framed collection of his championship jerseys.
November 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
November 22, 1988: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's final season "farewell tour" begins at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks co-captains Mark Jackson and Patrick Ewing presented Kareem with a sterling silver "big apple" from Tiffany's and a framed collection of his championship jerseys.
Knicks co-captains Mark Jackson and Patrick Ewing presented Kareem with a sterling silver "big apple" from Tiffany's and a framed collection of his championship jerseys.
November 22, 1992: The Bulls defeat the Suns, 128-111, in a preview of the 1993 NBA Finals.
Michael Jordan finished with 40 PTS/7 AST/4 BLK and B.J. Armstrong scored 19 PTS for Chicago. Charles Barkley had 22 PTS/9 REB and Dan Majerle scored 20 PTS for Phoenix.
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Michael Jordan finished with 40 PTS/7 AST/4 BLK and B.J. Armstrong scored 19 PTS for Chicago. Charles Barkley had 22 PTS/9 REB and Dan Majerle scored 20 PTS for Phoenix.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
November 22, 1992: The Bulls defeat the Suns, 128-111, in a preview of the 1993 NBA Finals.
Michael Jordan finished with 40 PTS/7 AST/4 BLK and B.J. Armstrong scored 19 PTS for Chicago. Charles Barkley had 22 PTS/9 REB and Dan Majerle scored 20 PTS for Phoenix.
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Michael Jordan finished with 40 PTS/7 AST/4 BLK and B.J. Armstrong scored 19 PTS for Chicago. Charles Barkley had 22 PTS/9 REB and Dan Majerle scored 20 PTS for Phoenix.
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November 22, 2003: Minnesota's Kevin Garnett with a hammer dunk against the Clippers.
Garnett finished with 30 PTS/19 REB/3 STL/2 BLK and Sam Cassell added 18 PTS/8 AST in the Timberwolves' 103-91 victory. Quentin Richardson scored a game-high 36 PTS (12-19 FG) for Los Angeles.
Garnett finished with 30 PTS/19 REB/3 STL/2 BLK and Sam Cassell added 18 PTS/8 AST in the Timberwolves' 103-91 victory. Quentin Richardson scored a game-high 36 PTS (12-19 FG) for Los Angeles.
November 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
November 22, 2003: Minnesota's Kevin Garnett with a hammer dunk against the Clippers.
Garnett finished with 30 PTS/19 REB/3 STL/2 BLK and Sam Cassell added 18 PTS/8 AST in the Timberwolves' 103-91 victory. Quentin Richardson scored a game-high 36 PTS (12-19 FG) for Los Angeles.
Garnett finished with 30 PTS/19 REB/3 STL/2 BLK and Sam Cassell added 18 PTS/8 AST in the Timberwolves' 103-91 victory. Quentin Richardson scored a game-high 36 PTS (12-19 FG) for Los Angeles.
November 22, 1983: Portland scores on five layups/dunks in the last 0:51 after Denver coach Doug Moe tells his team to let the Blazers break their single-game scoring record of 150 PTS.
Moe was fined $5K and suspended 2 games for "ordering (the Nuggets) to quit playing defense."
Moe was fined $5K and suspended 2 games for "ordering (the Nuggets) to quit playing defense."
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
November 22, 1983: Portland scores on five layups/dunks in the last 0:51 after Denver coach Doug Moe tells his team to let the Blazers break their single-game scoring record of 150 PTS.
Moe was fined $5K and suspended 2 games for "ordering (the Nuggets) to quit playing defense."
Moe was fined $5K and suspended 2 games for "ordering (the Nuggets) to quit playing defense."
November 21, 1971: Pat Riley of the Los Angeles Lakers drives and scores past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Riley would be named head coach of Abdul-Jabbar and the Lakers on November 20, 1981—almost exactly 10 years later to the day.
Riley would be named head coach of Abdul-Jabbar and the Lakers on November 20, 1981—almost exactly 10 years later to the day.
November 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
November 21, 1971: Pat Riley of the Los Angeles Lakers drives and scores past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Riley would be named head coach of Abdul-Jabbar and the Lakers on November 20, 1981—almost exactly 10 years later to the day.
Riley would be named head coach of Abdul-Jabbar and the Lakers on November 20, 1981—almost exactly 10 years later to the day.