On This Date: January 1
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Monday, January 1, 2018
DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors scored 52 points in a 131-127 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
6-time All-Star Jimmy Butler made his NBA debut for the Chicago Bulls in a 104-64 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Tuesday, January 1, 1985
Mark Eaton of the Utah Jazz blocked 11 shots in a 119-117 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
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Tuesday, January 1, 1974
Ernie DiGregorio of the Buffalo Braves dished out 25 assists in a 120-119 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Ernie DiGregorio sets a record for most assists by a rookie in a game with 25, in a win over the Trail Blazers
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Sunday, January 1, 1956
1-time NBA All-Star Mike Mitchell was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
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