Per Sports Illustrated, Calhoun was selected to shoot because a Bulls employee felt his “suede hiking boots wouldn’t scuff the court."
Jeff Ruland had 19 PTS/14 REB/9 AST/3 BLK, Cliff Robinson had 19 PTS/14 REB, and Gus Williams & Frank Johnson each scored 21 PTS for the Bullets. Isiah Thomas had 32 PTS/9 AST and Terry Tyler added 17 PTS for the Pistons.
Jeff Ruland had 19 PTS/14 REB/9 AST/3 BLK, Cliff Robinson had 19 PTS/14 REB, and Gus Williams & Frank Johnson each scored 21 PTS for the Bullets. Isiah Thomas had 32 PTS/9 AST and Terry Tyler added 17 PTS for the Pistons.
Bird—who finished with 21 PTS/14 REB—later said, "If they paid us by the point, I would've had 50 thousand now instead of 20."
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Bird—who finished with 21 PTS/14 REB—later said, "If they paid us by the point, I would've had 50 thousand now instead of 20."
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Stoudemire finished with 29 PTS (11-16 FG)/9 REB/4 BLK, Marion had 21 PTS/9 REB/4 BLK, and Steve Nash had 20 PTS/14 AST in the Suns' 115-102 win at Utah.
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Stoudemire finished with 29 PTS (11-16 FG)/9 REB/4 BLK, Marion had 21 PTS/9 REB/4 BLK, and Steve Nash had 20 PTS/14 AST in the Suns' 115-102 win at Utah.
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Also for the Bucks, Junior Bridgeman scored 20 PTS and Paul Pressey added 18 PTS off the bench. Kiki Vandeweghe led the Nuggets with 26 PTS.
Also for the Bucks, Junior Bridgeman scored 20 PTS and Paul Pressey added 18 PTS off the bench. Kiki Vandeweghe led the Nuggets with 26 PTS.
Barkley would have 47 PTS/15 REB and 46 PTS/16 REB in consecutive games later that season (the highest scoring season of his career—28.3 PPG).
Barkley would have 47 PTS/15 REB and 46 PTS/16 REB in consecutive games later that season (the highest scoring season of his career—28.3 PPG).
Kite was suspended for two games and fined $7,500. Seikaly received a one-game suspension and was fined $5,000.
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Kite was suspended for two games and fined $7,500. Seikaly received a one-game suspension and was fined $5,000.
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Jordan finished with 20 PTS and Orlando Woolridge scored 23 PTS in Chicago's 104-100 win. Derek Smith had a game-high 33 PTS (12-17 FG) for Los Angeles.
Jordan finished with 20 PTS and Orlando Woolridge scored 23 PTS in Chicago's 104-100 win. Derek Smith had a game-high 33 PTS (12-17 FG) for Los Angeles.
Kemp had 19 PTS/15 REB/3 STL, Schrempf scored 16 PTS, and Sam Perkins had 21 PTS in the Sonics' 92-80 win over the 76ers. Jeff Hornacek had 20 PTS/8 AST for Philadelphia.
Kemp had 19 PTS/15 REB/3 STL, Schrempf scored 16 PTS, and Sam Perkins had 21 PTS in the Sonics' 92-80 win over the 76ers. Jeff Hornacek had 20 PTS/8 AST for Philadelphia.
Walker had 8 PTS/10 REB and Michael Finley scored 25 PTS in a 92-88 Dallas victory. Kevin Garnett finished with 28 PTS/20 REB/2 BLK for the Timberwolves.
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Walker had 8 PTS/10 REB and Michael Finley scored 25 PTS in a 92-88 Dallas victory. Kevin Garnett finished with 28 PTS/20 REB/2 BLK for the Timberwolves.
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Francis had 24 PTS/10 AST/9 REB and teammate Charles Barkley added 22 PTS in the Rockets' 118-110 win. Mike Bibby scored 25 PTS for the Grizzlies.
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Francis had 24 PTS/10 AST/9 REB and teammate Charles Barkley added 22 PTS in the Rockets' 118-110 win. Mike Bibby scored 25 PTS for the Grizzlies.
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For Chicago, rookie Michael Jordan scored 22 PTS and Steve Johnson had 13 PTS/13 REB. The Suns' James Edwards scored 16 PTS and Maurice Lucas had 13 PTS/10 REB.
For Chicago, rookie Michael Jordan scored 22 PTS and Steve Johnson had 13 PTS/13 REB. The Suns' James Edwards scored 16 PTS and Maurice Lucas had 13 PTS/10 REB.
For Portland, Jerome Kersey scored 30 PTS (11-18 FG) and Kevin Duckworth added 29 PTS/11 REB.
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For Portland, Jerome Kersey scored 30 PTS (11-18 FG) and Kevin Duckworth added 29 PTS/11 REB.
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The Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic, 115-104.
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The Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic, 115-104.
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Magic Johnson had 15 PTS (5-7 FG)/16 AST/7 REB, Mike McGee scored 22 PTS (11-13 FG) and Bob McAdoo added 18 PTS/7 REB off the bench for Los Angeles. Purvis Short scored 33 PTS to lead the Warriors.
Magic Johnson had 15 PTS (5-7 FG)/16 AST/7 REB, Mike McGee scored 22 PTS (11-13 FG) and Bob McAdoo added 18 PTS/7 REB off the bench for Los Angeles. Purvis Short scored 33 PTS to lead the Warriors.
Chicago defeated Washington, 88-83, in the farewell game at USAir Arena/Capital Centre. The next Wizards home game would be at MCI Center.
Chicago defeated Washington, 88-83, in the farewell game at USAir Arena/Capital Centre. The next Wizards home game would be at MCI Center.
Pearl Washington scored 18 PTS and Grant Long added 14 PTS/10 REB for the Heat.
Pearl Washington scored 18 PTS and Grant Long added 14 PTS/10 REB for the Heat.
Jeff Ruland finished with 18 PTS/15 REB and Ricky Sobers scored 17 PTS for Washington.
Jeff Ruland finished with 18 PTS/15 REB and Ricky Sobers scored 17 PTS for Washington.
Mullin finished with a game-high 36 PTS and Tim Hardaway added 28 PTS/14 AST in the Warriors’ 134-131 win over the Suns. Charles Barkley had 28 PTS/18 REB for Phoenix.
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Mullin finished with a game-high 36 PTS and Tim Hardaway added 28 PTS/14 AST in the Warriors’ 134-131 win over the Suns. Charles Barkley had 28 PTS/18 REB for Phoenix.
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Detlef Schrempf added 25 PTS and Pooh Richardson had 14 PTS/11 AST/10 REB for the Pacers. Alonzo Mourning had 30 PTS/5 BLK for the Hornets.
Detlef Schrempf added 25 PTS and Pooh Richardson had 14 PTS/11 AST/10 REB for the Pacers. Alonzo Mourning had 30 PTS/5 BLK for the Hornets.
Wilkins—who ruptured his Achilles tendon 10 months earlier—finished with 32 PTS. Kevin Willis added 25 PTS/15 REB for the Hawks. Glen Rice scored 30 PTS for the Heat.
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Wilkins—who ruptured his Achilles tendon 10 months earlier—finished with 32 PTS. Kevin Willis added 25 PTS/15 REB for the Hawks. Glen Rice scored 30 PTS for the Heat.
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—Royals up 105-100, 0:16 left; Willis Reed hits 2 FT
—Dave DeBusschere steals Bob Cousy's inbound; dunks (105-104)
—Reed strips Tom Van Arsdale, Walt Frazier fouled at 0:02, hits 2 FT; 106-105 win
—Royals up 105-100, 0:16 left; Willis Reed hits 2 FT
—Dave DeBusschere steals Bob Cousy's inbound; dunks (105-104)
—Reed strips Tom Van Arsdale, Walt Frazier fouled at 0:02, hits 2 FT; 106-105 win
Johnson finished with 32 PTS/20 AST/11 REB in Los Angeles’ 109-104 win. Barkley had 31 PTS/23 REB/6 AST.
Johnson finished with 32 PTS/20 AST/11 REB in Los Angeles’ 109-104 win. Barkley had 31 PTS/23 REB/6 AST.
For the Spurs, Malik Rose scored 16 PTS, Manu Ginóbili had 15 PTS, Brown and Tony Parker each scored 14 PTS, and Tim Duncan added 12 PTS/13 REB/4 BLK.
For the Spurs, Malik Rose scored 16 PTS, Manu Ginóbili had 15 PTS, Brown and Tony Parker each scored 14 PTS, and Tim Duncan added 12 PTS/13 REB/4 BLK.
The Suns' Tom Chambers had 28 PTS and Eddie Johnson added 25 PTS in a 123-109 win. Portland’s Kevin Duckworth and Jerome Kersey each scored 21 PTS.
The Suns' Tom Chambers had 28 PTS and Eddie Johnson added 25 PTS in a 123-109 win. Portland’s Kevin Duckworth and Jerome Kersey each scored 21 PTS.
Wilkins had 24 PTS/11 REB/3 STL for the Hawks but New York defeated Atlanta, 97-96, on a Rory Sparrow jumper with 0:05 remaining. The Knicks' Louis Orr scored a team-high 22 PTS.
Wilkins had 24 PTS/11 REB/3 STL for the Hawks but New York defeated Atlanta, 97-96, on a Rory Sparrow jumper with 0:05 remaining. The Knicks' Louis Orr scored a team-high 22 PTS.