Kirk Van Houten
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Can I Borrow a Feeling?
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June 7, 1990: Clyde Drexler’s first-quarter slam dunk during Portland's 106-105 overtime win at Detroit in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Drexler led the Trail Blazers with 33 PTS (13-20 FG). Bill Laimbeer scored 26 PTS (6-9 3P) to lead the Pistons.
Drexler led the Trail Blazers with 33 PTS (13-20 FG). Bill Laimbeer scored 26 PTS (6-9 3P) to lead the Pistons.
June 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
June 7, 1990: Clyde Drexler’s first-quarter slam dunk during Portland's 106-105 overtime win at Detroit in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Drexler led the Trail Blazers with 33 PTS (13-20 FG). Bill Laimbeer scored 26 PTS (6-9 3P) to lead the Pistons.
Drexler led the Trail Blazers with 33 PTS (13-20 FG). Bill Laimbeer scored 26 PTS (6-9 3P) to lead the Pistons.
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June 7, 1988: Bill Laimbeer and Isiah Thomas hit back-to-back threes in the span of three seconds, and the Pistons take a 17-point halftime lead in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Adrian Dantley scored 34 PTS and Thomas had 19 PTS/12 AST/4 STL in Detroit's 105-93 win over the Lakers.
Adrian Dantley scored 34 PTS and Thomas had 19 PTS/12 AST/4 STL in Detroit's 105-93 win over the Lakers.
June 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
June 7, 1988: Bill Laimbeer and Isiah Thomas hit back-to-back threes in the span of three seconds, and the Pistons take a 17-point halftime lead in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Adrian Dantley scored 34 PTS and Thomas had 19 PTS/12 AST/4 STL in Detroit's 105-93 win over the Lakers.
Adrian Dantley scored 34 PTS and Thomas had 19 PTS/12 AST/4 STL in Detroit's 105-93 win over the Lakers.
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May 10, 1980: Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers makes the first 3-point shot in NBA Finals history, with 3:22 remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 3.
It was the only 3-pointer made by either team in the six-game series. The Los Angeles Lakers won Game 3, 111-101.
It was the only 3-pointer made by either team in the six-game series. The Los Angeles Lakers won Game 3, 111-101.
May 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
May 10, 1980: Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers makes the first 3-point shot in NBA Finals history, with 3:22 remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 3.
It was the only 3-pointer made by either team in the six-game series. The Los Angeles Lakers won Game 3, 111-101.
It was the only 3-pointer made by either team in the six-game series. The Los Angeles Lakers won Game 3, 111-101.
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April 17, 2005: Detroit's Tayshaun Prince spins and slams against Cleveland.
Prince finished with 15 PTS, Richard Hamilton had 19 PTS/6 AST and Ben Wallace had 11 PTS/15 REB/4 BLK in the Pistons' 90-87 win. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 37 PTS/11 REB/6 AST.
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Prince finished with 15 PTS, Richard Hamilton had 19 PTS/6 AST and Ben Wallace had 11 PTS/15 REB/4 BLK in the Pistons' 90-87 win. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 37 PTS/11 REB/6 AST.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
April 17, 2005: Detroit's Tayshaun Prince spins and slams against Cleveland.
Prince finished with 15 PTS, Richard Hamilton had 19 PTS/6 AST and Ben Wallace had 11 PTS/15 REB/4 BLK in the Pistons' 90-87 win. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 37 PTS/11 REB/6 AST.
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Prince finished with 15 PTS, Richard Hamilton had 19 PTS/6 AST and Ben Wallace had 11 PTS/15 REB/4 BLK in the Pistons' 90-87 win. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 37 PTS/11 REB/6 AST.
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B R O N C O S ! !
April 13, 2025 at 3:45 AM
B R O N C O S ! !
I friggin love the Muppets!
April 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I friggin love the Muppets!
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Morning. Song,,🐦🐦
April 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Morning. Song,,🐦🐦
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April 11, 1988: The Knicks beat the Pistons in overtime, 114-111.
Patrick Ewing scored 36 PTS (11-15 FG) and Gerald Wilkins added 23 PTS for New York. Isiah Thomas led Detroit with 31 PTS (13-21 FG) and 11 AST.
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Patrick Ewing scored 36 PTS (11-15 FG) and Gerald Wilkins added 23 PTS for New York. Isiah Thomas led Detroit with 31 PTS (13-21 FG) and 11 AST.
📺 WTEN
April 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
April 11, 1988: The Knicks beat the Pistons in overtime, 114-111.
Patrick Ewing scored 36 PTS (11-15 FG) and Gerald Wilkins added 23 PTS for New York. Isiah Thomas led Detroit with 31 PTS (13-21 FG) and 11 AST.
📺 WTEN
Patrick Ewing scored 36 PTS (11-15 FG) and Gerald Wilkins added 23 PTS for New York. Isiah Thomas led Detroit with 31 PTS (13-21 FG) and 11 AST.
📺 WTEN
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Ja'Vier Francis dunks on Thomas Haugh.
Photo credit: Tyler Schank, Getty Images.
Photo credit: Tyler Schank, Getty Images.
April 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Ja'Vier Francis dunks on Thomas Haugh.
Photo credit: Tyler Schank, Getty Images.
Photo credit: Tyler Schank, Getty Images.
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April 7, 1997: Detroit's Grant Hill dunks on Alonzo Mourning in transition.
Hill scored 21 PTS and Otis Thorpe had 23 PTS/14 REB but the Heat defeated the Pistons, 94-88. P.J. Brown had 21 PTS/13 REB and Mourning added 21 PTS/9 REB for Miami.
Hill scored 21 PTS and Otis Thorpe had 23 PTS/14 REB but the Heat defeated the Pistons, 94-88. P.J. Brown had 21 PTS/13 REB and Mourning added 21 PTS/9 REB for Miami.
April 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
April 7, 1997: Detroit's Grant Hill dunks on Alonzo Mourning in transition.
Hill scored 21 PTS and Otis Thorpe had 23 PTS/14 REB but the Heat defeated the Pistons, 94-88. P.J. Brown had 21 PTS/13 REB and Mourning added 21 PTS/9 REB for Miami.
Hill scored 21 PTS and Otis Thorpe had 23 PTS/14 REB but the Heat defeated the Pistons, 94-88. P.J. Brown had 21 PTS/13 REB and Mourning added 21 PTS/9 REB for Miami.
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April 7, 1989: Isiah Thomas of the Pistons and the Bulls' Bill Cartwright are ejected for fighting in Chicago.
Thomas was fined $5,000 and suspended for two games. Cartwright was fined $2,500 and suspended one game. Detroit's Mark Aguirre was fined $2,000 for "acting as other than a peacemaker."
Thomas was fined $5,000 and suspended for two games. Cartwright was fined $2,500 and suspended one game. Detroit's Mark Aguirre was fined $2,000 for "acting as other than a peacemaker."
April 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
April 7, 1989: Isiah Thomas of the Pistons and the Bulls' Bill Cartwright are ejected for fighting in Chicago.
Thomas was fined $5,000 and suspended for two games. Cartwright was fined $2,500 and suspended one game. Detroit's Mark Aguirre was fined $2,000 for "acting as other than a peacemaker."
Thomas was fined $5,000 and suspended for two games. Cartwright was fined $2,500 and suspended one game. Detroit's Mark Aguirre was fined $2,000 for "acting as other than a peacemaker."
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Home Opener Sunrise. This morning's start as the baseball season at Wrigley Field begins.
April 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Home Opener Sunrise. This morning's start as the baseball season at Wrigley Field begins.
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April 3, 1985: Chicago rookie Michael Jordan with a hanging reverse layup against Washington.
Jordan had 25 PTS (12-19 FG)/6 REB/4 STL and Orlando Woolridge had 25 PTS/7 REB in the Bulls' 100-91 victory. Jeff Malone scored a team-high 22 PTS for the Bullets.
Jordan had 25 PTS (12-19 FG)/6 REB/4 STL and Orlando Woolridge had 25 PTS/7 REB in the Bulls' 100-91 victory. Jeff Malone scored a team-high 22 PTS for the Bullets.
April 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
April 3, 1985: Chicago rookie Michael Jordan with a hanging reverse layup against Washington.
Jordan had 25 PTS (12-19 FG)/6 REB/4 STL and Orlando Woolridge had 25 PTS/7 REB in the Bulls' 100-91 victory. Jeff Malone scored a team-high 22 PTS for the Bullets.
Jordan had 25 PTS (12-19 FG)/6 REB/4 STL and Orlando Woolridge had 25 PTS/7 REB in the Bulls' 100-91 victory. Jeff Malone scored a team-high 22 PTS for the Bullets.
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Early Wednesday morning in Chicago has been filled with the sound of thunder. Unfortunately, the cloud cover is so low, catching lightning is virtually impossible. Maybe later today the clouds will lift and we'll get a show like this one in the South Loop.
April 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Early Wednesday morning in Chicago has been filled with the sound of thunder. Unfortunately, the cloud cover is so low, catching lightning is virtually impossible. Maybe later today the clouds will lift and we'll get a show like this one in the South Loop.
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April 2, 1984: In the much-anticipated "Battle of the Big Men" (Patrick Ewing vs. Akeem Olajuwon), Georgetown beats Houston, 84-75, to win the NCAA Championship.
The Hoyas' Reggie Williams had 19 PTS, David Wingate scored 16 PTS and Ewing had 10 PTS/4 BLK. Olajuwon had 15 PTS/9 REB for the Cougars.
The Hoyas' Reggie Williams had 19 PTS, David Wingate scored 16 PTS and Ewing had 10 PTS/4 BLK. Olajuwon had 15 PTS/9 REB for the Cougars.
April 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
April 2, 1984: In the much-anticipated "Battle of the Big Men" (Patrick Ewing vs. Akeem Olajuwon), Georgetown beats Houston, 84-75, to win the NCAA Championship.
The Hoyas' Reggie Williams had 19 PTS, David Wingate scored 16 PTS and Ewing had 10 PTS/4 BLK. Olajuwon had 15 PTS/9 REB for the Cougars.
The Hoyas' Reggie Williams had 19 PTS, David Wingate scored 16 PTS and Ewing had 10 PTS/4 BLK. Olajuwon had 15 PTS/9 REB for the Cougars.