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First Olympic Appearance: 1936 (men); 1976 (women) by Mike Morrison and Mark Zurlo Did You Know? When basketball began as an Olympic sport in 1936 (for men only), it was played on outdoor…

NBA Playoffs, 2003

EASTERN CONFERENCEFirst Round(Best of 7)Detroit Pistons defeated Orlando Magic, 4 games to 3New Jersey Nets defeated Milwaukee Bucks, 4 games to 2Boston Celtics defeated Indiana Pacers, 4…

NBA Playoffs, 2008

EASTERN CONFERENCE First Round (Best of 7) Boston Celtics defeated Atlanta Hawks, 4 games to 3 Detroit Pistons defeated Philadelphia 76ers, 4 games to 2…

1998 NBA Regular Season Individual Leaders

ScoringReboundsAssistsField Goal Pct.Free Throw Pct.3-Point Field Goal Pct.High-Point GamesBlocked ShotsStealsRookie LeadersPersonal FoulsDisqualificationsTurnoversTriple DoublesMinutes…

1999 NBA Season Preview

With Jordan out to pasture, the path is somewhat clearer for Malone and Stockton. And Scottie Pippen wasted no time in fleeing the Windy City — Houston gave him the best deal, and Pippen wants badly…

Goodbye Barkley

NBA star Charles Barkley calls it quits. by Mike Morrison Charles Barkley after his career-ending accident on Dec. 8, 1999. "I guess the big fella in the sky wanted me to finish right where I…

National Basketball Association Champions

The National Basketball Association was originally the Basketball Association of America. It took its current name in 1949 when it merged with the National Basketball League. Year Eastern…