The performance was all the more impressive as it came against the red-hot Kings, who entered the game on a 10-2 run in their last dozen games under interim coach Doug Christie. Furthermore, Jokic ...

Chicago Bulls icon Scottie Pippen expressed confidence that rookie and future NBA star Victor Wembanyama could break an incredible record held by Wilt Chamberlain.

Jokic also did something that no player has done since Hall of Famer WIlt Chamberlain (in 1968). Via Real Sports: "Nikola Jokic records the first 30/20/15 game since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968."

The 28-year-old center has joined the legendary Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists per game in a single season.

1991 — Houston guard Vernon Maxwell joins Wilt Chamberlain, David Thompson and George Gervin as the only players in NBA history to score 30 points or more in a quarter. Maxwell scores 30 of his career-high 51 points in the fourth period to help Houston beat Cleveland 103-97.

Anthony Davis led LA with 24 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Austin Reaves had 23 points, three rebounds and six assists. LeBron James finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Kristaps Porzingis led Boston with 22 points, seven rebounds and two assists.

2020 - LA Lakers basketball legend Kobe Bryant dies in a helicopter crash in foggy conditions in the hills above Calabasas, southern California; considered one of the greatest players in the game’s history

Counting last year's two big individual performances, this date has been a day when larger-than-life moments happen in the NBA.

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Utah Jazz legend John Stockton, widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, shared his opinion on the two best players to ever grace the league. Surprisingly, Stockton's picks did not include LeBron James,

Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks captures the first of his NBA record four

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