Tag: NBA Playoffs

Four Straight Misses and Kenny Smith the Hero – This DiSH for June 7

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In 1995, Kenny Smith hit seven 3 pointers to lead the Rockets to a win in game one of the NBA Finals. But it was four straight misses by Nick Anderson that most people remember. 

In 1997, the first IRL Race at Texas Motor Speedway ended in controversy and a fight. 

In 1892, Jack Doyle became the first pinch hitter in Major League Baseball History.

And in 1986, the Kansas City Royals drafted Bo Jackson. It was two months after Jackson had been the top pick in the NFL draft. So why did Bo decided to play MLB? 

 

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Reggie Miller’s ‘Spike Lee Game’ – This DiSH for June 1

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In 1994, Reggie Miller’s ‘Spike Lee Game’ and the birth of Miller as the ‘Knick Killer’

In 2014, Mr. Game Seven Justin Williams scored his 7th game 7 goal. 

In 1957, Don Bowden became the first American to run a sub-4 mile. 

in 1988, ‘John Madden Football’ was released for the first time. 

In 1994, the NFL Sunday Ticket was announced. 

In 1925, Lou Gehrig’s streak of 2,130 straight games began. 

In 2007, minor league baseball manager Phillip Wellman had a major meltdown.  Here’s the video for your viewing pleasure:  https://bit.ly/4bFbOjJ

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A Flurry of Threes! – This DiSH for May 29

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In 1997, the Utah Jazz battled back from a 13-point deficit and John Stockton hit the game winning 3 to advance to the NBA Finals

In 1995, Rik Smits hit the game winner to beat the Magic after a flurry of 3s seesawed the game back and forth.

In 1982, the Minnesota Twins pulled off an unusual triple play against the New York Yankees.

In 2015, a par 4 was shortened to a par 3 due to standing water, marking the first time par for a PGA round was less than 70. 

In 1976, Joe Niekro hit his only major league home run and it came off his older brother, Phil. 

And in 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay summited Mount Everest.

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The Bulls finally beat the Pistons – This DiSH for May 27

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In 1991, the Chicago Bulls put several years of frustration behind them, beating the sulky Detroit Pistons to advance to the NBA Finals. 

Also in 1991, a strange end to the Indianapolis 500 with Arie Luyendyk winning.

In 1937, Carl Hubbell won his 24th straight Major League baseball game. 

In 2012, Zach Johnson nearly coughed up a three shot lead on the final hole of the Colonial due to a faux pas.

In 1968,  Chicago Bears legendary coach George Halas retired. 

 

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Ali’s Phantom Punch – This DiSH for May 25

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In 1965, Muhammad Ali put Sonny Liston on the mat with his ‘Phantom Punch.’

In 1993, John Starks posterized Horace Grant and Michael Jordan with a spectacular dunk. 

In 2002, the Boston Celtics pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NBA playoff history. 

And in 1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home runs of his career. 

 

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Was Kobe Bryant Intentionally Poisoned in 2002? – This DiSH for May 20

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In 2002, Kobe Bryant woke up at 1 a.m. on this day with stomach issues after ordering hotel room service. He was apparently the only one who got sick at the hotel that night. 

In 1972, the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Nets to win the ABA championship for the second time. 

In 1979, the Winnipeg Jets beat Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers to win the World Hockey Association’s final Avco Cup. 

In 2000, Minnesota Timberwolf Malik Sealey was killed by a drunk driver. 

In 1972, Bee Bee Bee was a 19-1 longshot but still won the Preakness Stakes

In 1988, the bull Red Rock was finally ridden successfully.

And in 1922, Kenessaw Mountain Landis reinstated Babe Ruth and two others after breaking the rules at the end of 1921.

 

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Monica Seles attacked on the court – This DiSH for April 30

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In 1993, Monica Seles was attacked by a knife-wielding assailant during a tennis match in Germany. 

In 1971, the Milwaukee Bucks won their first NBA title. 

In 1988, a fight between NY Knicks’ Larry Johnson and Miami’s Alonzo Mourning led to a hilarious moment when Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy clung to Mourning’s leg to keep the two apart. 

In 1922, Chicago White Sox rookie pitcher Charlie Robertson pitched a perfect game.

And in 1975, Muhammad Ali defended his heavyweight title against little known Jimmy Young  but many questioned the judges unanimous decision. 

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First Major League Baseball Game – This DiSH for April 22

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In 1876, it was the first major league baseball game between the Boston Red Caps and the Philadelphia Athletics.

In 1947, the Philadelphia Warriors beat the Chicago Stags to win the BBA Championship. 

In 1988, women were finally allowed to race in the ‘Little 500.’

In 1982, the Atlanta Braves lost to Cincinnati to end their consecutive win streak to start the season at 13. 

In 2003, NHL goalie Patrick Roy played his final game. 

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Michael Jordan’s 63-point Playoff Game – This DiSH for April 20

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In 1986, Michael Jordan scored a NBA playoff record 63 points against the Boston Celtics

In 1981, Toshihiko Seko and Allison Roe both set new records at the Boston Marathon.

In 1912, Fenway Park opened with Boston beating New York.

And in 1967, boxing promotor Don King beat a man so badly, he died five days later in a Cleveland hospital. 

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