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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 10, 1992: Orlando rookie Shaquille O’Neal finishes with 35 PTS/13 REB/3 BLK in his 3rd career (regular season) NBA game.
Hornets 112, Magic 108.
Hornets 112, Magic 108.
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
November 10, 1992: Orlando rookie Shaquille O’Neal finishes with 35 PTS/13 REB/3 BLK in his 3rd career (regular season) NBA game.
Hornets 112, Magic 108.
Hornets 112, Magic 108.
November 10, 1981: Philadelphia's Julius Erving had 28 PTS/11 REB/6 AST and Darryl Dawkins added 15 PTS/12 REB in the 76ers' 95-93 win at Detroit.
Rookie point guard Isiah Thomas led the Pistons with 25 PTS/8 AST/4 STL and Kent Benson added 12 PTS/16 REB.
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Rookie point guard Isiah Thomas led the Pistons with 25 PTS/8 AST/4 STL and Kent Benson added 12 PTS/16 REB.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
November 10, 1981: Philadelphia's Julius Erving had 28 PTS/11 REB/6 AST and Darryl Dawkins added 15 PTS/12 REB in the 76ers' 95-93 win at Detroit.
Rookie point guard Isiah Thomas led the Pistons with 25 PTS/8 AST/4 STL and Kent Benson added 12 PTS/16 REB.
📺 WCAU-TV/WKBS
Rookie point guard Isiah Thomas led the Pistons with 25 PTS/8 AST/4 STL and Kent Benson added 12 PTS/16 REB.
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November 10, 1992: San Antonio coach Jerry Tarkanian gets his first (of nine career) NBA head coaching wins.
David Robinson had 29 PTS/10 BLK/9 REB and Dale Ellis scored 23 PTS for the Spurs in a 104-98 win over Milwaukee. Alvin Robertson and Brad Lohaus each scored 19 PTS for the Bucks.
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David Robinson had 29 PTS/10 BLK/9 REB and Dale Ellis scored 23 PTS for the Spurs in a 104-98 win over Milwaukee. Alvin Robertson and Brad Lohaus each scored 19 PTS for the Bucks.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
November 10, 1992: San Antonio coach Jerry Tarkanian gets his first (of nine career) NBA head coaching wins.
David Robinson had 29 PTS/10 BLK/9 REB and Dale Ellis scored 23 PTS for the Spurs in a 104-98 win over Milwaukee. Alvin Robertson and Brad Lohaus each scored 19 PTS for the Bucks.
📺 ESPN
David Robinson had 29 PTS/10 BLK/9 REB and Dale Ellis scored 23 PTS for the Spurs in a 104-98 win over Milwaukee. Alvin Robertson and Brad Lohaus each scored 19 PTS for the Bucks.
📺 ESPN
November 10, 1989: The Timberwolves get their first win in franchise history—a 125-118 overtime victory over Philadelphia in the Metrodome.
Tony Campbell scored 38 PTS and Tyrone Corbin added 36 PTS/13 REB for Minnesota (1-3). Charles Barkley scored 31 PTS for the 76ers (1-2).
Tony Campbell scored 38 PTS and Tyrone Corbin added 36 PTS/13 REB for Minnesota (1-3). Charles Barkley scored 31 PTS for the 76ers (1-2).
November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
November 10, 1989: The Timberwolves get their first win in franchise history—a 125-118 overtime victory over Philadelphia in the Metrodome.
Tony Campbell scored 38 PTS and Tyrone Corbin added 36 PTS/13 REB for Minnesota (1-3). Charles Barkley scored 31 PTS for the 76ers (1-2).
Tony Campbell scored 38 PTS and Tyrone Corbin added 36 PTS/13 REB for Minnesota (1-3). Charles Barkley scored 31 PTS for the 76ers (1-2).
November 10, 1995: Conan O'Brien and Andy Richter look VERY closely at Georges Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
November 10, 1995: Conan O'Brien and Andy Richter look VERY closely at Georges Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
November 10, 1987: Washington's Muggsy Bogues drills his first career NBA 3-point shot—from 60 feet away.
Bogues had 11 AST and Moses Malone added 16 PTS/14 REB but the Bullets lost at Milwaukee, 115-100. The Bucks' Randy Breuer had 22 PTS/16 REB and Paul Pressey scored 24 PTS.
Bogues had 11 AST and Moses Malone added 16 PTS/14 REB but the Bullets lost at Milwaukee, 115-100. The Bucks' Randy Breuer had 22 PTS/16 REB and Paul Pressey scored 24 PTS.
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
November 10, 1987: Washington's Muggsy Bogues drills his first career NBA 3-point shot—from 60 feet away.
Bogues had 11 AST and Moses Malone added 16 PTS/14 REB but the Bullets lost at Milwaukee, 115-100. The Bucks' Randy Breuer had 22 PTS/16 REB and Paul Pressey scored 24 PTS.
Bogues had 11 AST and Moses Malone added 16 PTS/14 REB but the Bullets lost at Milwaukee, 115-100. The Bucks' Randy Breuer had 22 PTS/16 REB and Paul Pressey scored 24 PTS.
November 10, 1994: New York's Patrick Ewing hits a game-winning baseline jumper with 2.4 seconds left against Orlando.
Ewing scored 24 PTS (11-17 FG) in 26 minutes of the Knicks' 101-99 victory. Shaquille O'Neal had 41 PTS/17 REB and Anfernee Hardaway added 27 PTS for the Magic.
Ewing scored 24 PTS (11-17 FG) in 26 minutes of the Knicks' 101-99 victory. Shaquille O'Neal had 41 PTS/17 REB and Anfernee Hardaway added 27 PTS for the Magic.
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
November 10, 1994: New York's Patrick Ewing hits a game-winning baseline jumper with 2.4 seconds left against Orlando.
Ewing scored 24 PTS (11-17 FG) in 26 minutes of the Knicks' 101-99 victory. Shaquille O'Neal had 41 PTS/17 REB and Anfernee Hardaway added 27 PTS for the Magic.
Ewing scored 24 PTS (11-17 FG) in 26 minutes of the Knicks' 101-99 victory. Shaquille O'Neal had 41 PTS/17 REB and Anfernee Hardaway added 27 PTS for the Magic.
November 10, 1999: The Charles Barkley/Shaquille O’Neal fight.
Both players were ejected and suspended for one game without pay. O'Neal was fined $10,000 for throwing a punch. Barkley was fined $5,000 for throwing the basketball at Shaq.
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Both players were ejected and suspended for one game without pay. O'Neal was fined $10,000 for throwing a punch. Barkley was fined $5,000 for throwing the basketball at Shaq.
📺 TBS
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
November 10, 1999: The Charles Barkley/Shaquille O’Neal fight.
Both players were ejected and suspended for one game without pay. O'Neal was fined $10,000 for throwing a punch. Barkley was fined $5,000 for throwing the basketball at Shaq.
📺 TBS
Both players were ejected and suspended for one game without pay. O'Neal was fined $10,000 for throwing a punch. Barkley was fined $5,000 for throwing the basketball at Shaq.
📺 TBS
November 9, 1969: In the midst of the Knicks' 23-1 season start, Dave DeBusschere suffers a broken nose after being hit (inadvertently) by Rick Roberson's fist in the 3rd quarter of a win over the Lakers.
For the next few games, DeBusschere wore a mask made of tape and plastic.
For the next few games, DeBusschere wore a mask made of tape and plastic.
November 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
November 9, 1969: In the midst of the Knicks' 23-1 season start, Dave DeBusschere suffers a broken nose after being hit (inadvertently) by Rick Roberson's fist in the 3rd quarter of a win over the Lakers.
For the next few games, DeBusschere wore a mask made of tape and plastic.
For the next few games, DeBusschere wore a mask made of tape and plastic.
Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers comments on his November 9, 1984 fight with the Celtics' Larry Bird at Boston Garden (a few days following the incident):
November 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers comments on his November 9, 1984 fight with the Celtics' Larry Bird at Boston Garden (a few days following the incident):
November 9, 1994: After referee Tim Donaghy called an offensive foul on the Pacers' Reggie Miller with 9.2 seconds to go in the game, fans litter the Market Square Arena floor with cups, ice and other debris.
The game was delayed for 10 minutes. Houston won at Indiana, 109-104.
The game was delayed for 10 minutes. Houston won at Indiana, 109-104.
November 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
November 9, 1994: After referee Tim Donaghy called an offensive foul on the Pacers' Reggie Miller with 9.2 seconds to go in the game, fans litter the Market Square Arena floor with cups, ice and other debris.
The game was delayed for 10 minutes. Houston won at Indiana, 109-104.
The game was delayed for 10 minutes. Houston won at Indiana, 109-104.
November 9, 1989: Milwaukee defeats Seattle, 155-154, in FIVE overtimes.
Ricky Pierce scored 36 PTS (15-21 FG) off the Bucks bench before fouling out. Dale Ellis scored 53 PTS in an NBA record 69 minutes played, and Xavier McDaniel added 37 PTS/13 REB/6 AST for the SuperSonics.
Ricky Pierce scored 36 PTS (15-21 FG) off the Bucks bench before fouling out. Dale Ellis scored 53 PTS in an NBA record 69 minutes played, and Xavier McDaniel added 37 PTS/13 REB/6 AST for the SuperSonics.
November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
November 9, 1989: Milwaukee defeats Seattle, 155-154, in FIVE overtimes.
Ricky Pierce scored 36 PTS (15-21 FG) off the Bucks bench before fouling out. Dale Ellis scored 53 PTS in an NBA record 69 minutes played, and Xavier McDaniel added 37 PTS/13 REB/6 AST for the SuperSonics.
Ricky Pierce scored 36 PTS (15-21 FG) off the Bucks bench before fouling out. Dale Ellis scored 53 PTS in an NBA record 69 minutes played, and Xavier McDaniel added 37 PTS/13 REB/6 AST for the SuperSonics.
November 9, 1994: Shaquille O'Neal of the Orlando Magic scores 46 PTS (20-32 FG) and grabs 20 REB in a 130-128 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Here are his 10 dunks from the game:
Here are his 10 dunks from the game:
November 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
November 9, 1994: Shaquille O'Neal of the Orlando Magic scores 46 PTS (20-32 FG) and grabs 20 REB in a 130-128 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Here are his 10 dunks from the game:
Here are his 10 dunks from the game:
November 9, 1984: The Larry Bird/Julius Erving fight.
Each was ejected and fined $7,500. Moses Malone and Charles Barkley of Philadelphia were fined $3,500 and $1,000 for their roles in the fight.
Bird scored 42 PTS (17-23 FG) in a 130-119 Celtics win. Barkley finished with 27 PTS for the 76ers.
Each was ejected and fined $7,500. Moses Malone and Charles Barkley of Philadelphia were fined $3,500 and $1,000 for their roles in the fight.
Bird scored 42 PTS (17-23 FG) in a 130-119 Celtics win. Barkley finished with 27 PTS for the 76ers.
November 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
November 9, 1984: The Larry Bird/Julius Erving fight.
Each was ejected and fined $7,500. Moses Malone and Charles Barkley of Philadelphia were fined $3,500 and $1,000 for their roles in the fight.
Bird scored 42 PTS (17-23 FG) in a 130-119 Celtics win. Barkley finished with 27 PTS for the 76ers.
Each was ejected and fined $7,500. Moses Malone and Charles Barkley of Philadelphia were fined $3,500 and $1,000 for their roles in the fight.
Bird scored 42 PTS (17-23 FG) in a 130-119 Celtics win. Barkley finished with 27 PTS for the 76ers.
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I used to work in the HIV community and he did what he said he was gonna do. He is revered. His poster was on the wall in the clinic. A clinician cried after meeting him.
November 7, 1991: Magic Johnson announces his (first) retirement from the NBA, three games into the Los Angeles Lakers' 1991-92 season.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I used to work in the HIV community and he did what he said he was gonna do. He is revered. His poster was on the wall in the clinic. A clinician cried after meeting him.
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it is the highest praise of hakeem to say that him going first overall in '84 was fine actually
November 8, 1984: Houston improves to 6-0 with a 99-89 win over Seattle.
John Lucas had 22 PTS/8 AST, Ralph Sampson had 16 PTS/6 BLK, and rookie Akeem Olajuwon had 16 PTS/7 REB/4 BLK for the Rockets. Tom Chambers had 19 PTS/7 REB and Jack Sikma added 16 PTS/8 REB for the Sonics.
John Lucas had 22 PTS/8 AST, Ralph Sampson had 16 PTS/6 BLK, and rookie Akeem Olajuwon had 16 PTS/7 REB/4 BLK for the Rockets. Tom Chambers had 19 PTS/7 REB and Jack Sikma added 16 PTS/8 REB for the Sonics.
November 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
it is the highest praise of hakeem to say that him going first overall in '84 was fine actually
November 8, 1983: The Bullets beat the Clippers, 119-113.
Jeff Malone scored 28 PTS, Jeff Ruland had 27 PTS/9 REB/5 BLK, and Greg Ballard added 26 PTS for Washington. Terry Cummings had 25 PTS/12 REB, Norm Nixon had 23 PTS/14 AST, and Bill Walton had 21 PTS/10 REB for San Diego.
Jeff Malone scored 28 PTS, Jeff Ruland had 27 PTS/9 REB/5 BLK, and Greg Ballard added 26 PTS for Washington. Terry Cummings had 25 PTS/12 REB, Norm Nixon had 23 PTS/14 AST, and Bill Walton had 21 PTS/10 REB for San Diego.
November 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
November 8, 1983: The Bullets beat the Clippers, 119-113.
Jeff Malone scored 28 PTS, Jeff Ruland had 27 PTS/9 REB/5 BLK, and Greg Ballard added 26 PTS for Washington. Terry Cummings had 25 PTS/12 REB, Norm Nixon had 23 PTS/14 AST, and Bill Walton had 21 PTS/10 REB for San Diego.
Jeff Malone scored 28 PTS, Jeff Ruland had 27 PTS/9 REB/5 BLK, and Greg Ballard added 26 PTS for Washington. Terry Cummings had 25 PTS/12 REB, Norm Nixon had 23 PTS/14 AST, and Bill Walton had 21 PTS/10 REB for San Diego.
November 8, 2003: Cleveland rookie LeBron James with a breakaway slam dunk during a 111-98 victory over Washington.
James had 17 PTS/9 AST, Darius Miles had 26 PTS/7 AST, and Ricky Davis scored 26 PTS for the Cavs. The Wizards' Jarvis Hayes and Gilbert Arenas each scored 22 PTS.
James had 17 PTS/9 AST, Darius Miles had 26 PTS/7 AST, and Ricky Davis scored 26 PTS for the Cavs. The Wizards' Jarvis Hayes and Gilbert Arenas each scored 22 PTS.
November 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
November 8, 2003: Cleveland rookie LeBron James with a breakaway slam dunk during a 111-98 victory over Washington.
James had 17 PTS/9 AST, Darius Miles had 26 PTS/7 AST, and Ricky Davis scored 26 PTS for the Cavs. The Wizards' Jarvis Hayes and Gilbert Arenas each scored 22 PTS.
James had 17 PTS/9 AST, Darius Miles had 26 PTS/7 AST, and Ricky Davis scored 26 PTS for the Cavs. The Wizards' Jarvis Hayes and Gilbert Arenas each scored 22 PTS.
November 8, 1994: This shot by Jamal Mashburn of the Mavericks.
Mashburn scored 21 PTS and teammate Jim Jackson had 37 PTS/10 REB but Dallas fell to the Nuggets, 115-107. Dikembe Mutombo recorded a triple-double (12 PTS/14 REB/11 BLK) and Rodney Rogers scored 28 PTS for Denver.
Mashburn scored 21 PTS and teammate Jim Jackson had 37 PTS/10 REB but Dallas fell to the Nuggets, 115-107. Dikembe Mutombo recorded a triple-double (12 PTS/14 REB/11 BLK) and Rodney Rogers scored 28 PTS for Denver.
November 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
November 8, 1994: This shot by Jamal Mashburn of the Mavericks.
Mashburn scored 21 PTS and teammate Jim Jackson had 37 PTS/10 REB but Dallas fell to the Nuggets, 115-107. Dikembe Mutombo recorded a triple-double (12 PTS/14 REB/11 BLK) and Rodney Rogers scored 28 PTS for Denver.
Mashburn scored 21 PTS and teammate Jim Jackson had 37 PTS/10 REB but Dallas fell to the Nuggets, 115-107. Dikembe Mutombo recorded a triple-double (12 PTS/14 REB/11 BLK) and Rodney Rogers scored 28 PTS for Denver.
November 8, 1997: San Antonio rookie Tim Duncan with a putback slam off his own missed shot during an 87-80 win over the Jazz.
Duncan had 8 PTS/13 REB/4 BLK in his 4th career NBA game, and David Robinson scored 28 PTS for the Spurs. Utah's Karl Malone had 26 PTS.
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Duncan had 8 PTS/13 REB/4 BLK in his 4th career NBA game, and David Robinson scored 28 PTS for the Spurs. Utah's Karl Malone had 26 PTS.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
November 8, 1997: San Antonio rookie Tim Duncan with a putback slam off his own missed shot during an 87-80 win over the Jazz.
Duncan had 8 PTS/13 REB/4 BLK in his 4th career NBA game, and David Robinson scored 28 PTS for the Spurs. Utah's Karl Malone had 26 PTS.
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Duncan had 8 PTS/13 REB/4 BLK in his 4th career NBA game, and David Robinson scored 28 PTS for the Spurs. Utah's Karl Malone had 26 PTS.
📺 NBA Action
November 8, 1984: Houston improves to 6-0 with a 99-89 win over Seattle.
John Lucas had 22 PTS/8 AST, Ralph Sampson had 16 PTS/6 BLK, and rookie Akeem Olajuwon had 16 PTS/7 REB/4 BLK for the Rockets. Tom Chambers had 19 PTS/7 REB and Jack Sikma added 16 PTS/8 REB for the Sonics.
John Lucas had 22 PTS/8 AST, Ralph Sampson had 16 PTS/6 BLK, and rookie Akeem Olajuwon had 16 PTS/7 REB/4 BLK for the Rockets. Tom Chambers had 19 PTS/7 REB and Jack Sikma added 16 PTS/8 REB for the Sonics.
November 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
November 8, 1984: Houston improves to 6-0 with a 99-89 win over Seattle.
John Lucas had 22 PTS/8 AST, Ralph Sampson had 16 PTS/6 BLK, and rookie Akeem Olajuwon had 16 PTS/7 REB/4 BLK for the Rockets. Tom Chambers had 19 PTS/7 REB and Jack Sikma added 16 PTS/8 REB for the Sonics.
John Lucas had 22 PTS/8 AST, Ralph Sampson had 16 PTS/6 BLK, and rookie Akeem Olajuwon had 16 PTS/7 REB/4 BLK for the Rockets. Tom Chambers had 19 PTS/7 REB and Jack Sikma added 16 PTS/8 REB for the Sonics.
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A lot of Gen X'ers thought Magic would be gone within a year... and here we are almost 35 years later & thankfully, Magic is still with us.
November 7, 1991: Magic Johnson announces his (first) retirement from the NBA, three games into the Los Angeles Lakers' 1991-92 season.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A lot of Gen X'ers thought Magic would be gone within a year... and here we are almost 35 years later & thankfully, Magic is still with us.
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Young, slim (can you call 320 lbs. slim?) Shaq was a menace.
November 7, 1997: Shaquille O'Neal slam dunks a half-court lob from Nick Van Exel in the Lakers' 99-94 win over the Knicks.
O'Neal had 17 PTS in his 1997-98 season debut (he'd served a one-game suspension for slapping Greg Ostertag). Patrick Ewing had 29 PTS/14 REB for New York.
O'Neal had 17 PTS in his 1997-98 season debut (he'd served a one-game suspension for slapping Greg Ostertag). Patrick Ewing had 29 PTS/14 REB for New York.
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Young, slim (can you call 320 lbs. slim?) Shaq was a menace.
November 8, 2002: Washington's Jerry Stackhouse beats the Lakers with a game-winning slam dunk at the buzzer.
Stackhouse scored a game-high 29 PTS and Michael Jordan added 25 PTS (9-14 FG) off the bench in the Wizards' 100-99 win. Kobe Bryant scored 27 PTS to lead Los Angeles.
Stackhouse scored a game-high 29 PTS and Michael Jordan added 25 PTS (9-14 FG) off the bench in the Wizards' 100-99 win. Kobe Bryant scored 27 PTS to lead Los Angeles.
November 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
November 8, 2002: Washington's Jerry Stackhouse beats the Lakers with a game-winning slam dunk at the buzzer.
Stackhouse scored a game-high 29 PTS and Michael Jordan added 25 PTS (9-14 FG) off the bench in the Wizards' 100-99 win. Kobe Bryant scored 27 PTS to lead Los Angeles.
Stackhouse scored a game-high 29 PTS and Michael Jordan added 25 PTS (9-14 FG) off the bench in the Wizards' 100-99 win. Kobe Bryant scored 27 PTS to lead Los Angeles.
November 8, 1994: In his 3rd NBA game, Detroit rookie Grant Hill slams home a Lindsey Hunter lob pass (with Kevin Harlan on the call).
Hill scored 22 PTS and Joe Dumars had a game-high 40 PTS (10-18 3P) in a 126-112 Pistons win over Minnesota. Christian Laettner scored 24 PTS for the Timberwolves.
Hill scored 22 PTS and Joe Dumars had a game-high 40 PTS (10-18 3P) in a 126-112 Pistons win over Minnesota. Christian Laettner scored 24 PTS for the Timberwolves.
November 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
November 8, 1994: In his 3rd NBA game, Detroit rookie Grant Hill slams home a Lindsey Hunter lob pass (with Kevin Harlan on the call).
Hill scored 22 PTS and Joe Dumars had a game-high 40 PTS (10-18 3P) in a 126-112 Pistons win over Minnesota. Christian Laettner scored 24 PTS for the Timberwolves.
Hill scored 22 PTS and Joe Dumars had a game-high 40 PTS (10-18 3P) in a 126-112 Pistons win over Minnesota. Christian Laettner scored 24 PTS for the Timberwolves.