On This Date: April 27
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Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 128-120 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls 116-100 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-1 series win.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets 102-98 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-1 series win.
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Saturday, April 27, 2019
The Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 90-86 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-3 series win.
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Friday, April 27, 2018
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Washington Wizards 102-92 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.
The Utah Jazz defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 96-91 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.
Russell Westbrook sets a record for most 3-pt field goal attempts in a playoff game with 19, in a loss to the Jazz
Russell Westbrook sets a record for most 3-point field goal attempts in a half in a playoff game with 15, in a loss to the Jazz
Russell Westbrook ties a record for most field goal attempts in a half in a playoff game with 28, in a loss to the Jazz
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Thursday, April 27, 2017
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 92-89 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 103-96 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 114-81 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-1 series win.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The Miami Heat defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 97-91 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-1 series win.
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 100-97 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-1 series win.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Chicago Bulls 96-94 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-1 series win.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 96-86 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-1 series win.
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Monday, April 27, 2009
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 107-96 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-1 series win.
The Nuggets tie the record for largest margin of victory in a playoff game with 58, in a 121-63 win over the Hornets
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Friday, April 27, 2001
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Miami Heat 94-79 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-0 series win.
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Sunday, April 27, 1997
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls scored 55 points in a 109-104 win over the Washington Bullets.
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Monday, April 27, 1992
The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers 102-98 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-0 series win.
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Saturday, April 27, 1991
Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers dished out 21 assists in a 109-98 win over the Houston Rockets.
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Sunday, April 27, 1986
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Bullets 134-109 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-2 series win.
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Friday, April 27, 1984
The New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 127-123 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-2 series win.
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Wednesday, April 27, 1983
Johnny Moore of the San Antonio Spurs dished out 20 assists in a 126-109 win over the Denver Nuggets.
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Sunday, April 27, 1980
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 105-94 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-1 series win.
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Friday, April 27, 1979
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Kansas City Kings 120-99 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.
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Tuesday, April 27, 1976
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 123-112 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.
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Sunday, April 27, 1952
9-time NBA All-Star George Gervin was born in Detroit, Michigan.
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