On This Date: April 09
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves scored 51 points in a 130-121 win over the Washington Wizards.
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Sunday, April 9, 2023
The Warriors set the record for most points in the 1st quarter with 55, in a 157-101 win over the Trail Blazers
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Friday, April 9, 2021
Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls scored 50 points in a 120-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics scored 53 points in a 145-136 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Jamal Crawford of the Phoenix Suns scored 51 points in a 120-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
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Sunday, April 9, 2017
Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder scored 50 points in a 106-105 win over the Denver Nuggets.
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Sunday, April 9, 1978
David Thompson of the Denver Nuggets scored 73 points in a 139-137 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
George Gervin of the San Antonio Spurs scored 63 points in a 153-132 loss to the New Orleans Jazz.
David Thompson sets a record for most field goals in a quarter with 13, in a loss to the Pistons
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Sunday, April 9, 1972
The Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 127-118 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.
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Thursday, April 9, 1970
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 129-94 in the NBA Western Division Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.
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Thursday, April 9, 1964
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics pulled down 35 rebounds in a 109-95 win over the Cincinnati Royals.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Cincinnati Royals 109-95 in the NBA Eastern Division Finals for a 4-1 series win.
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Saturday, April 9, 1960
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics pulled down 35 rebounds in a 122-103 win over the St. Louis Hawks.
The Boston Celtics won their 3rd NBA championship with a 122-103 win over the St. Louis Hawks.
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Thursday, April 9, 1959
The Boston Celtics won their 2nd NBA championship with a 118-113 win over the Minneapolis Lakers.
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Wednesday, April 9, 1947
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Rebels 93-71 in the BAA Quarterfinals for a 2-1 series win.
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Monday, April 9, 1928
10-time NBA All-Star Paul Arizin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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