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First WNBA Championship Played
August 30, 1997
The Comets’ Cynthia Cooper had 25 points, including 14 in the second half, and Tina Thompson added 18, but the key to the victory was a 9-minute, 24-second stretch of the second half in which the smothering Houston defense held New York to just four point
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50 Greatest Players in NBA History
October 29, 1996
To help celebrate the NBA's 50th anniversary, the list of The 50 Greatest Players in NBA History was announced.
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Jordan Announces Retirement
October 6, 1993
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls announced his retirement from the NBA at a news conference in Deerfield, IL., it was a temporary retirement.
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First NBA Game Ever Played in Latin America
October 27, 1992
The Houston Rockets defeated the Dallas Mavericks in a preseason game before a crowd of 19,527 at the Mexico City Sports Palace.
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The “Dream Team” Announced for the 1992 Olympics
September 21, 1991
USA Basketball announces the "Dream Team" for the 1992 Summer Olympic Games, team incudes Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan.
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Timberwolves First NBA Regular Season Game
November 3, 1989
The Minnesota Timberwolves played their first season game in the NBA against the Seattle SuperSonics.
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NBA’s “Don’t Foul Out” PSA
October 1, 1986
Several NBA stars and other members of the leagueÕs family gathered in New York for the taping of a special series of anti-drug public service announcements entitled "Don't Foul Out".
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Hakeem Olajuwon Makes His NBA Debut
October 27, 1984
University of Houston's Hakeem Olajuwon made his NBA debut for the Houston Rockets in a game at the Dallas Mavericks.
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Isiah Thomas’ NBA Debut
October 30, 1981
Isiah Thomas made his debut for the Detroit Pistons, who he played his entire career for, at home against the Milwaukee Bucks,the Pistons won 118-113.
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Pat Riley’s NBA Coaching Debut
October 30, 1981
Pat Riley made his NBA coaching debut for the Los Angeles Lakers at home against Houston in a double-overtime loss for the Lakers.
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