Monday, January 7, 2008

Today's Date in NBA History

(Boulder-CO) Today's date is January 7th, and on this day:

'51- Just one day after playing in the longest game in NBA history, a 75-73 win over the Rochester Royals in six overtimes, the Indianapolis Olympians were defeated by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, 83-79, with each of the Olympians’ five starters playing all 48 minutes.

'72- The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 134-90 for their 33rd straight win, the longest winning streak in major professional sports.

'95- Larry Brown posted his 500th career NBA coaching victory, following Indiana’s 88-83 road win at Houston.

'98- Los Angeles Clippers head coach Bill Fitch tied Dick Motta (935) for third on the coaching victory list after a 110-102 win over Vancouver.

'98- Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal blocked three shots in a 114-102 win over Milwaukee to bring his career total to 1,002.

'99- The NBA Board of Governors unanimously ratified the new six-year collective bargaining agreement between the league and the National Basketball Players Association, setting the stage for the 1998-99 season to get underway. The agreement runs through the 2003-2004 NBA season, with a league option for the 2004-05 season.

'02- Anthony Johnson of the Mobile Revelers was signed to a 10-day contract by the New Jersey Nets, becoming the first NBDL player to sign a NBA 10-day contract.
Enjoy your day!

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