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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."
February 19, 1992: Golden State's Tim Hardaway finishes with 43 PTS (14-25 FG)/7 AST/3 STL in a 117-112 win over Boston.
Also for the Warriors, Chris Mullin scored 27 PTS (10-16 FG) and Šarūnas Marčiulionis scored 23 PTS. Reggie Lewis scored a team-high 30 PTS for the Celtics.
Also for the Warriors, Chris Mullin scored 27 PTS (10-16 FG) and Šarūnas Marčiulionis scored 23 PTS. Reggie Lewis scored a team-high 30 PTS for the Celtics.
February 19, 2026 at 6:50 PM
February 19, 1992: Golden State's Tim Hardaway finishes with 43 PTS (14-25 FG)/7 AST/3 STL in a 117-112 win over Boston.
Also for the Warriors, Chris Mullin scored 27 PTS (10-16 FG) and Šarūnas Marčiulionis scored 23 PTS. Reggie Lewis scored a team-high 30 PTS for the Celtics.
Also for the Warriors, Chris Mullin scored 27 PTS (10-16 FG) and Šarūnas Marčiulionis scored 23 PTS. Reggie Lewis scored a team-high 30 PTS for the Celtics.
February 19, 1994: Dennis Rodman finishes with 13 PTS/26 REB and David Robinson adds 19 PTS/12 REB/7 AST/5 BLK in the Spurs' 100-96 win over the Heat.
It was the league-leading 38th victory of the season for San Antonio (38-14). Steve Smith scored 24 PTS to lead Miami.
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It was the league-leading 38th victory of the season for San Antonio (38-14). Steve Smith scored 24 PTS to lead Miami.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:09 PM
February 19, 1994: Dennis Rodman finishes with 13 PTS/26 REB and David Robinson adds 19 PTS/12 REB/7 AST/5 BLK in the Spurs' 100-96 win over the Heat.
It was the league-leading 38th victory of the season for San Antonio (38-14). Steve Smith scored 24 PTS to lead Miami.
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It was the league-leading 38th victory of the season for San Antonio (38-14). Steve Smith scored 24 PTS to lead Miami.
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February 19, 1985: Milwaukee's Sidney Moncrief finishes with 30 PTS/8 AST in a 129-118 win at New York.
Also for the Bucks, Terry Cummings scored 25 PTS and Paul Pressey added 20 PTS. Darrell Walker scored 31 PTS and Bernard King had 30 PTS/8 REB for the Knicks.
Also for the Bucks, Terry Cummings scored 25 PTS and Paul Pressey added 20 PTS. Darrell Walker scored 31 PTS and Bernard King had 30 PTS/8 REB for the Knicks.
February 19, 2026 at 4:52 PM
February 19, 1985: Milwaukee's Sidney Moncrief finishes with 30 PTS/8 AST in a 129-118 win at New York.
Also for the Bucks, Terry Cummings scored 25 PTS and Paul Pressey added 20 PTS. Darrell Walker scored 31 PTS and Bernard King had 30 PTS/8 REB for the Knicks.
Also for the Bucks, Terry Cummings scored 25 PTS and Paul Pressey added 20 PTS. Darrell Walker scored 31 PTS and Bernard King had 30 PTS/8 REB for the Knicks.
February 19, 2005: Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks wins the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in Denver.
Smith defeated the Phoenix Suns' Amar'e Stoudemire in the finals. Other competitors were the New Orleans Hornets' J.R. Smith and Chris Andersen.
Smith defeated the Phoenix Suns' Amar'e Stoudemire in the finals. Other competitors were the New Orleans Hornets' J.R. Smith and Chris Andersen.
February 19, 2026 at 3:56 PM
February 19, 2005: Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks wins the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in Denver.
Smith defeated the Phoenix Suns' Amar'e Stoudemire in the finals. Other competitors were the New Orleans Hornets' J.R. Smith and Chris Andersen.
Smith defeated the Phoenix Suns' Amar'e Stoudemire in the finals. Other competitors were the New Orleans Hornets' J.R. Smith and Chris Andersen.
February 19, 1997: Detroit's Grant Hill drives and dunks against the Bullets.
Hill finished with 24 PTS/8 REB/7 AST and Lindsey Hunter scored 25 PTS in the Pistons' 100-85 win. Juwan Howard had 25 PTS (12-19 FG)/10 REB and Tracy Murray scored 15 PTS off the bench for Washington.
Hill finished with 24 PTS/8 REB/7 AST and Lindsey Hunter scored 25 PTS in the Pistons' 100-85 win. Juwan Howard had 25 PTS (12-19 FG)/10 REB and Tracy Murray scored 15 PTS off the bench for Washington.
February 19, 2026 at 3:33 PM
February 19, 1997: Detroit's Grant Hill drives and dunks against the Bullets.
Hill finished with 24 PTS/8 REB/7 AST and Lindsey Hunter scored 25 PTS in the Pistons' 100-85 win. Juwan Howard had 25 PTS (12-19 FG)/10 REB and Tracy Murray scored 15 PTS off the bench for Washington.
Hill finished with 24 PTS/8 REB/7 AST and Lindsey Hunter scored 25 PTS in the Pistons' 100-85 win. Juwan Howard had 25 PTS (12-19 FG)/10 REB and Tracy Murray scored 15 PTS off the bench for Washington.
February 19, 1996: Georgetown’s Allen Iverson dunks on Rudy Johnson of Connecticut.
Iverson had 25 PTS/6 AST/8 STL as the 11th-ranked Hoyas snapped the #3 Huskies’ 23-game win streak with a 77-65 win at a sold-out USAir Arena.
Iverson had 25 PTS/6 AST/8 STL as the 11th-ranked Hoyas snapped the #3 Huskies’ 23-game win streak with a 77-65 win at a sold-out USAir Arena.
February 19, 2026 at 3:20 PM
February 19, 1996: Georgetown’s Allen Iverson dunks on Rudy Johnson of Connecticut.
Iverson had 25 PTS/6 AST/8 STL as the 11th-ranked Hoyas snapped the #3 Huskies’ 23-game win streak with a 77-65 win at a sold-out USAir Arena.
Iverson had 25 PTS/6 AST/8 STL as the 11th-ranked Hoyas snapped the #3 Huskies’ 23-game win streak with a 77-65 win at a sold-out USAir Arena.
February 19, 1994: Houston’s Hakeem Olajuwon with the chasedown block on Kevin Johnson's dunk attempt.
Olajuwon finished with 14 PTS/7 REB/5 BLK, Otis Thorpe had 20 PTS/18 REB, and Vernon Maxwell scored 25 PTS in the Rockets' 106-88 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Olajuwon finished with 14 PTS/7 REB/5 BLK, Otis Thorpe had 20 PTS/18 REB, and Vernon Maxwell scored 25 PTS in the Rockets' 106-88 win over the Phoenix Suns.
February 19, 2026 at 2:52 PM
February 19, 1994: Houston’s Hakeem Olajuwon with the chasedown block on Kevin Johnson's dunk attempt.
Olajuwon finished with 14 PTS/7 REB/5 BLK, Otis Thorpe had 20 PTS/18 REB, and Vernon Maxwell scored 25 PTS in the Rockets' 106-88 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Olajuwon finished with 14 PTS/7 REB/5 BLK, Otis Thorpe had 20 PTS/18 REB, and Vernon Maxwell scored 25 PTS in the Rockets' 106-88 win over the Phoenix Suns.
February 18, 1995: Golden State's Carlos Rogers dunks in traffic against Seattle.
SuperSonics 129, Warriors 117.
SuperSonics 129, Warriors 117.
February 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM
February 18, 1995: Golden State's Carlos Rogers dunks in traffic against Seattle.
SuperSonics 129, Warriors 117.
SuperSonics 129, Warriors 117.
February 18, 1991: Ricky Pierce (wearing a nameless #25 — his jersey number with the Clippers) plays in his first game with Seattle after being traded by the Bucks.
Pierce scored 4 PTS off the bench. Dennis Rodman had 19 PTS/15 REB for the Pistons in an 85-83 win.
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Pierce scored 4 PTS off the bench. Dennis Rodman had 19 PTS/15 REB for the Pistons in an 85-83 win.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:16 PM
February 18, 1991: Ricky Pierce (wearing a nameless #25 — his jersey number with the Clippers) plays in his first game with Seattle after being traded by the Bucks.
Pierce scored 4 PTS off the bench. Dennis Rodman had 19 PTS/15 REB for the Pistons in an 85-83 win.
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Pierce scored 4 PTS off the bench. Dennis Rodman had 19 PTS/15 REB for the Pistons in an 85-83 win.
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February 18, 1999: This shot by Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors against the Washington Wizards.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:22 PM
February 18, 1999: This shot by Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors against the Washington Wizards.
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📺 NBA Action
February 16, 1996: San Antonio's Sean Elliott with three baseline slam dunks during a 93-79 win over Houston.
Elliott scored 15 PTS, David Robinson had 25 PTS/12 REB/7 BLK/5 AST, and Avery Johnson added 16 PTS/9 AST for the Spurs. The Rockets' Hakeem Olajuwon had 18 PTS/10 REB/7 BLK.
Elliott scored 15 PTS, David Robinson had 25 PTS/12 REB/7 BLK/5 AST, and Avery Johnson added 16 PTS/9 AST for the Spurs. The Rockets' Hakeem Olajuwon had 18 PTS/10 REB/7 BLK.
February 18, 2026 at 8:54 PM
February 16, 1996: San Antonio's Sean Elliott with three baseline slam dunks during a 93-79 win over Houston.
Elliott scored 15 PTS, David Robinson had 25 PTS/12 REB/7 BLK/5 AST, and Avery Johnson added 16 PTS/9 AST for the Spurs. The Rockets' Hakeem Olajuwon had 18 PTS/10 REB/7 BLK.
Elliott scored 15 PTS, David Robinson had 25 PTS/12 REB/7 BLK/5 AST, and Avery Johnson added 16 PTS/9 AST for the Spurs. The Rockets' Hakeem Olajuwon had 18 PTS/10 REB/7 BLK.
NBA Standings: February 18, 1979.
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📺 The NBA on CBS
February 18, 2026 at 5:36 PM
NBA Standings: February 18, 1979.
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📺 The NBA on CBS
February 18, 1986: Alvin Robertson of the San Antonio Spurs becomes the 2nd player in NBA history to record a quadruple-double (20 PTS/11 REB/10 AST/10 STL).
Nate Thurmond, Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson are the only other players to have accomplished the statistical feat.
Nate Thurmond, Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson are the only other players to have accomplished the statistical feat.
February 18, 2026 at 4:47 PM
February 18, 1986: Alvin Robertson of the San Antonio Spurs becomes the 2nd player in NBA history to record a quadruple-double (20 PTS/11 REB/10 AST/10 STL).
Nate Thurmond, Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson are the only other players to have accomplished the statistical feat.
Nate Thurmond, Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson are the only other players to have accomplished the statistical feat.
February 18, 1985: Detroit's Bill Laimbeer finished with 21 PTS/15 REB and John Long scored 16 PTS in a 122-103 win over Phoenix.
Also for the Pistons, Isiah Thomas had 17 AST. Walter Davis scored 21 PTS and Maurice Lucas had 18 PTS/14 REB off the Suns bench.
Also for the Pistons, Isiah Thomas had 17 AST. Walter Davis scored 21 PTS and Maurice Lucas had 18 PTS/14 REB off the Suns bench.
February 18, 2026 at 4:17 PM
February 18, 1985: Detroit's Bill Laimbeer finished with 21 PTS/15 REB and John Long scored 16 PTS in a 122-103 win over Phoenix.
Also for the Pistons, Isiah Thomas had 17 AST. Walter Davis scored 21 PTS and Maurice Lucas had 18 PTS/14 REB off the Suns bench.
Also for the Pistons, Isiah Thomas had 17 AST. Walter Davis scored 21 PTS and Maurice Lucas had 18 PTS/14 REB off the Suns bench.
February 18, 1993: Richard Dumas had 32 PTS/9 REB and Charles Barkley added 25 PTS/16 REB/12 AST for Phoenix in a 131-119 win over Atlanta.
Also for the Suns, Tom Chambers had 22 PTS. Dominique Wilkins scored 27 PTS and Mookie Blaylock had 25 PTS (5-9 3P) for the Hawks.
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Also for the Suns, Tom Chambers had 22 PTS. Dominique Wilkins scored 27 PTS and Mookie Blaylock had 25 PTS (5-9 3P) for the Hawks.
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February 18, 2026 at 3:56 PM
February 18, 1993: Richard Dumas had 32 PTS/9 REB and Charles Barkley added 25 PTS/16 REB/12 AST for Phoenix in a 131-119 win over Atlanta.
Also for the Suns, Tom Chambers had 22 PTS. Dominique Wilkins scored 27 PTS and Mookie Blaylock had 25 PTS (5-9 3P) for the Hawks.
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Also for the Suns, Tom Chambers had 22 PTS. Dominique Wilkins scored 27 PTS and Mookie Blaylock had 25 PTS (5-9 3P) for the Hawks.
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February 18, 1997: New York's John Starks hits the game-winning three at the buzzer against the Suns.
Starks scored 15 PTS (3-7 3P) off the bench and Patrick Ewing had 31 PTS/13 REB in the Knicks' 95-94 victory. Wesley Person scored 22 PTS (6-8 3P) off the bench for Phoenix.
Starks scored 15 PTS (3-7 3P) off the bench and Patrick Ewing had 31 PTS/13 REB in the Knicks' 95-94 victory. Wesley Person scored 22 PTS (6-8 3P) off the bench for Phoenix.
February 18, 2026 at 3:32 PM
February 18, 1997: New York's John Starks hits the game-winning three at the buzzer against the Suns.
Starks scored 15 PTS (3-7 3P) off the bench and Patrick Ewing had 31 PTS/13 REB in the Knicks' 95-94 victory. Wesley Person scored 22 PTS (6-8 3P) off the bench for Phoenix.
Starks scored 15 PTS (3-7 3P) off the bench and Patrick Ewing had 31 PTS/13 REB in the Knicks' 95-94 victory. Wesley Person scored 22 PTS (6-8 3P) off the bench for Phoenix.
February 18, 2004: Rasheed Wallace plays in his one and only game with the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with 20 PTS/6 REB/5 BLK in a 98-92 loss at New Jersey.
The next day, Wallace was traded to Detroit—where he played 45 games before winning an NBA championship with the Pistons.
The next day, Wallace was traded to Detroit—where he played 45 games before winning an NBA championship with the Pistons.
February 18, 2026 at 3:11 PM
February 18, 2004: Rasheed Wallace plays in his one and only game with the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with 20 PTS/6 REB/5 BLK in a 98-92 loss at New Jersey.
The next day, Wallace was traded to Detroit—where he played 45 games before winning an NBA championship with the Pistons.
The next day, Wallace was traded to Detroit—where he played 45 games before winning an NBA championship with the Pistons.
February 17, 1999: Andrew DeClercq's 3-point play in the final 0:16 puts Boston up for good in its 131-129 triple-OT win at Vancouver.
Antoine Walker had 27 PTS/13 REB and Kenny Anderson had 20 PTS/13 AST for the Celtics. Shareef Abdur-Rahim had 39 PTS/13 REB for the Grizzlies.
Antoine Walker had 27 PTS/13 REB and Kenny Anderson had 20 PTS/13 AST for the Celtics. Shareef Abdur-Rahim had 39 PTS/13 REB for the Grizzlies.
February 18, 2026 at 12:50 AM
February 17, 1999: Andrew DeClercq's 3-point play in the final 0:16 puts Boston up for good in its 131-129 triple-OT win at Vancouver.
Antoine Walker had 27 PTS/13 REB and Kenny Anderson had 20 PTS/13 AST for the Celtics. Shareef Abdur-Rahim had 39 PTS/13 REB for the Grizzlies.
Antoine Walker had 27 PTS/13 REB and Kenny Anderson had 20 PTS/13 AST for the Celtics. Shareef Abdur-Rahim had 39 PTS/13 REB for the Grizzlies.
February 17, 1993: Chicago's Ricky Blanton slam dunks the last two of his six career NBA points during the second and final NBA game of his career.
Bulls 114, Jazz 96.
Bulls 114, Jazz 96.
February 17, 2026 at 10:41 PM
February 17, 1993: Chicago's Ricky Blanton slam dunks the last two of his six career NBA points during the second and final NBA game of his career.
Bulls 114, Jazz 96.
Bulls 114, Jazz 96.
February 17, 2000: Jerry Stackhouse of the Pistons with a hammer dunk on the break in Dallas.
Stackhouse scored 22 PTS but Detroit lost to the Mavericks, 106-97. Dirk Nowitzki had 22 PTS/12 REB to lead the Mavs.
Stackhouse scored 22 PTS but Detroit lost to the Mavericks, 106-97. Dirk Nowitzki had 22 PTS/12 REB to lead the Mavs.
February 17, 2026 at 8:49 PM
February 17, 2000: Jerry Stackhouse of the Pistons with a hammer dunk on the break in Dallas.
Stackhouse scored 22 PTS but Detroit lost to the Mavericks, 106-97. Dirk Nowitzki had 22 PTS/12 REB to lead the Mavs.
Stackhouse scored 22 PTS but Detroit lost to the Mavericks, 106-97. Dirk Nowitzki had 22 PTS/12 REB to lead the Mavs.
Quite possibly my favorite Doug Moe story:
While coaching the San Antonio Spurs in the 1970s, Moe allowed players to bring dogs to shootarounds "so when they'd pee on the floor he'd have an excuse to go play golf."
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Rest in peace, Doug.
While coaching the San Antonio Spurs in the 1970s, Moe allowed players to bring dogs to shootarounds "so when they'd pee on the floor he'd have an excuse to go play golf."
📰 Sports Illustrated
Rest in peace, Doug.
February 17, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Quite possibly my favorite Doug Moe story:
While coaching the San Antonio Spurs in the 1970s, Moe allowed players to bring dogs to shootarounds "so when they'd pee on the floor he'd have an excuse to go play golf."
📰 Sports Illustrated
Rest in peace, Doug.
While coaching the San Antonio Spurs in the 1970s, Moe allowed players to bring dogs to shootarounds "so when they'd pee on the floor he'd have an excuse to go play golf."
📰 Sports Illustrated
Rest in peace, Doug.
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Doug Moe, who became one of the winningest coaches in Nuggets history by orchestrating a high-speed, high-scoring style of basketball that was ahead of its time in the 1980s, died on Tuesday. He was 87. trib.al/fzhEwun
Doug Moe, Nuggets coach who pioneered fast-paced offense, dies at 87
Doug Moe, who won 432 games as head coach of the Denver Nuggets in the 1980s, has died at 87.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Doug Moe, who became one of the winningest coaches in Nuggets history by orchestrating a high-speed, high-scoring style of basketball that was ahead of its time in the 1980s, died on Tuesday. He was 87. trib.al/fzhEwun
February 17, 1995: Seattle's Detlef Schrempf dunks on Buck Williams and Jerome Kersey in Portland.
Trail Blazers 114, SuperSonics 109.
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Trail Blazers 114, SuperSonics 109.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM
February 17, 1995: Seattle's Detlef Schrempf dunks on Buck Williams and Jerome Kersey in Portland.
Trail Blazers 114, SuperSonics 109.
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Trail Blazers 114, SuperSonics 109.
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February 17, 1999: Sacramento rookie Jason Williams puts this move on Gary Payton in Seattle.
Williams finished with 12 PTS/5 AST in just his 7th career NBA game, and Kings teammate Chris Webber had 23 PTS/14 REB in a 109-106 win. Payton led the SuperSonics with 34 PTS/10 AST.
Williams finished with 12 PTS/5 AST in just his 7th career NBA game, and Kings teammate Chris Webber had 23 PTS/14 REB in a 109-106 win. Payton led the SuperSonics with 34 PTS/10 AST.
February 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
February 17, 1999: Sacramento rookie Jason Williams puts this move on Gary Payton in Seattle.
Williams finished with 12 PTS/5 AST in just his 7th career NBA game, and Kings teammate Chris Webber had 23 PTS/14 REB in a 109-106 win. Payton led the SuperSonics with 34 PTS/10 AST.
Williams finished with 12 PTS/5 AST in just his 7th career NBA game, and Kings teammate Chris Webber had 23 PTS/14 REB in a 109-106 win. Payton led the SuperSonics with 34 PTS/10 AST.
February 17, 1989: Rory Sparrow's game-winning buzzer beater clinches the 6th win in Heat franchise history, a 103-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
Sparrow made the final three field goals of the game for Miami, including a 3-pointer with 1:17 remaining to tie it at 100.
Sparrow made the final three field goals of the game for Miami, including a 3-pointer with 1:17 remaining to tie it at 100.
February 17, 2026 at 7:46 PM
February 17, 1989: Rory Sparrow's game-winning buzzer beater clinches the 6th win in Heat franchise history, a 103-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
Sparrow made the final three field goals of the game for Miami, including a 3-pointer with 1:17 remaining to tie it at 100.
Sparrow made the final three field goals of the game for Miami, including a 3-pointer with 1:17 remaining to tie it at 100.
