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After the Rockets had won three games in San Antonio and lost two in Houston through the first five games of the ‘95 WCF, fans posted a giant ALAMODOME sign outside The Summit in an effort to “maybe make the Rockets think that they’re on the road.” 📺 NBC June 1, 1995

After the Rockets had won three games in San Antonio and lost two in Houston through the first five games of the ‘95 WCF, fans posted a giant ALAMODOME sign outside The Summit in an effort to “maybe make the Rockets think that they’re on the road.” 📺 NBC June 1, 1995

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Third year I've posted this and STILL HAVE NO IDEA what John Starks is doing in the bottom right corner of the clip. Miami's Khalid Reeves drills a 70-foot shot against the New York Knicks (January 22, 1995):

Third year I've posted this and STILL HAVE NO IDEA what John Starks is doing in the bottom right corner of the clip. Miami's Khalid Reeves drills a 70-foot shot against the New York Knicks (January 22, 1995):

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May 10, 1992: LSU center Shaquille O'Neal breaks a backboard at Sports Club Los Angeles while playing one-on-one with NBC's Ahmad Rashad for "NBA Inside Stuff." 45 days later, O'Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 1st overall pick in the NBA draft.

May 10, 1992: LSU center Shaquille O'Neal breaks a backboard at Sports Club Los Angeles while playing one-on-one with NBC's Ahmad Rashad for "NBA Inside Stuff." 45 days later, O'Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 1st overall pick in the NBA draft.

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May 5, 1994: "Let's get ready to Mutombo!" Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway pumps up the McNichols Sports Arena crowd prior to Game 4 of the Nuggets' first round series with the top-seeded Seattle SuperSonics. Denver won in OT, 94-85, and forced a series-deciding Game 5.

May 5, 1994: "Let's get ready to Mutombo!" Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway pumps up the McNichols Sports Arena crowd prior to Game 4 of the Nuggets' first round series with the top-seeded Seattle SuperSonics. Denver won in OT, 94-85, and forced a series-deciding Game 5.

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May 29, 1983: NBA MVP Moses Malone of the 76ers arrives for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Lakers at The Forum. Moses finished with 28 PTS/19 REB/6 AST/3 STL as Philadelphia defeated Los Angeles, 111-94, to take a 3-0 lead in the series.

May 29, 1983: NBA MVP Moses Malone of the 76ers arrives for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Lakers at The Forum. Moses finished with 28 PTS/19 REB/6 AST/3 STL as Philadelphia defeated Los Angeles, 111-94, to take a 3-0 lead in the series.

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February 4, 2002: San Antonio's Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett of Minnesota are ejected after a verbal exchange with 9:49 remaining in the 3rd quarter (and the Spurs leading the Timberwolves by 27 points). San Antonio won, 113-83. 📺 CNN World Sport

February 4, 2002: San Antonio's Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett of Minnesota are ejected after a verbal exchange with 9:49 remaining in the 3rd quarter (and the Spurs leading the Timberwolves by 27 points). San Antonio won, 113-83. 📺 CNN World Sport

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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.

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.

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Denver fans publicly announce Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s dietary choices during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Abdul-Jabbar (who later admitted he does, in fact, EAT QUICHE) scored 27 PTS. Lakers 136, Nuggets 118 May 17, 1985.

Denver fans publicly announce Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s dietary choices during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Abdul-Jabbar (who later admitted he does, in fact, EAT QUICHE) scored 27 PTS. Lakers 136, Nuggets 118 May 17, 1985.

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March 29, 1995: San Antonio’s Sean Elliott dunks on Vlade Divac. Elliott scored 13 PTS and David Robinson had 30 PTS/16 REB/5 BLK in the Spurs' 107-84 win over the Lakers. Divac had 11 PTS/14 REB for Los Angeles.

March 29, 1995: San Antonio’s Sean Elliott dunks on Vlade Divac. Elliott scored 13 PTS and David Robinson had 30 PTS/16 REB/5 BLK in the Spurs' 107-84 win over the Lakers. Divac had 11 PTS/14 REB for Los Angeles.

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February 24, 1994: Deion Sanders and David Justice of the Atlanta Braves comment on the Atlanta Hawks having just traded Dominique Wilkins to the Los Angeles Clippers. 📺 ESPN

February 24, 1994: Deion Sanders and David Justice of the Atlanta Braves comment on the Atlanta Hawks having just traded Dominique Wilkins to the Los Angeles Clippers. 📺 ESPN

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May we never forget that 23 years ago on Christmas Day, ABC’s holiday gift to NBA fans was the Floor Cam—quite easily the worst vantage point possible for watching basketball.

May we never forget that 23 years ago on Christmas Day, ABC’s holiday gift to NBA fans was the Floor Cam—quite easily the worst vantage point possible for watching basketball.

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Dr. J dunks on Magic Johnson during Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Erving 20 PTS/10 REB/9 AST/5 BLK Moses Malone 27 PTS/18 REB Magic 19 PTS/11 AST/9 REB Norm Nixon 26 PTS 76ers 113, Lakers 107 Philadelphia leads the series, 1-0 May 22, 1983.

Dr. J dunks on Magic Johnson during Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Erving 20 PTS/10 REB/9 AST/5 BLK Moses Malone 27 PTS/18 REB Magic 19 PTS/11 AST/9 REB Norm Nixon 26 PTS 76ers 113, Lakers 107 Philadelphia leads the series, 1-0 May 22, 1983.

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May 15, 2002: Jason Kidd's alley oop to Kenyon Martin puts the finishing touches on New Jersey's 103-95 win over the Charlotte Hornets in Game 5 of the ECSF. Kidd had 23 PTS/13 AST/7 REB/5 STL and Martin had 14 PTS/8 REB as the Nets advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.

May 15, 2002: Jason Kidd's alley oop to Kenyon Martin puts the finishing touches on New Jersey's 103-95 win over the Charlotte Hornets in Game 5 of the ECSF. Kidd had 23 PTS/13 AST/7 REB/5 STL and Martin had 14 PTS/8 REB as the Nets advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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“The San Antonio fans really supported the Spurs… …especially you, The Iceman.” —Michael Jordan (to George Gervin) 📼 Adam Ryan: Documenting NBA History (1946–1998)

“The San Antonio fans really supported the Spurs… …especially you, The Iceman.” —Michael Jordan (to George Gervin) 📼 Adam Ryan: Documenting NBA History (1946–1998)

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March 16, 1990: This pass from Detroit's Joe Dumars to Dennis Rodman in Chicago. Dumars also scored 19 PTS and James Edwards added 21 PTS in the Pistons' 106-81 win. Michael Jordan had 20 PTS/8 REB/7 AST for the Bulls.

March 16, 1990: This pass from Detroit's Joe Dumars to Dennis Rodman in Chicago. Dumars also scored 19 PTS and James Edwards added 21 PTS in the Pistons' 106-81 win. Michael Jordan had 20 PTS/8 REB/7 AST for the Bulls.

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Reminds me of the time that Spurs broadcaster Dave Barnett referred to Ric Flair as “Greg Norman” during a timeout at a December 1, 1993 game in Charlotte.

Reminds me of the time that Spurs broadcaster Dave Barnett referred to Ric Flair as “Greg Norman” during a timeout at a December 1, 1993 game in Charlotte.

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February 14, 1982: The University of Georgia's Dominique Wilkins blocks James Worthy of North Carolina. Wilkins was called for goaltending. I'm posting the clip anyway. Tar Heels 66, Bulldogs 57.

February 14, 1982: The University of Georgia's Dominique Wilkins blocks James Worthy of North Carolina. Wilkins was called for goaltending. I'm posting the clip anyway. Tar Heels 66, Bulldogs 57.

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April 11, 1986: Terry Mills of Romulus High (Romulus, MI) with the reverse dunk off a no-look pass from Derrick Coleman of Northern High School (Detroit, MI) during the McDonald's All-American High School Basketball Game at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

April 11, 1986: Terry Mills of Romulus High (Romulus, MI) with the reverse dunk off a no-look pass from Derrick Coleman of Northern High School (Detroit, MI) during the McDonald's All-American High School Basketball Game at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

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March 25, 1983: Houston’s Clyde Drexler dunks over Andre Turner of Memphis State during the NCAA Midwest Regional Semifinal. Drexler finished with six steals and teammate Akeem Abdul Olajuwon scored 21 PTS in the Cougars' 70-63 win over the Tigers.

March 25, 1983: Houston’s Clyde Drexler dunks over Andre Turner of Memphis State during the NCAA Midwest Regional Semifinal. Drexler finished with six steals and teammate Akeem Abdul Olajuwon scored 21 PTS in the Cougars' 70-63 win over the Tigers.

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May 1, 2001: Michael Finley dunks on Karl Malone during Game 4 of the Mavericks' first round playoff series with Utah. Finley had 20 PTS/12 REB, Dirk Nowitzki scored 33 PTS and Steve Nash added 27 PTS in Dallas' 107-77 win that tied the series. Malone scored 25 PTS for the Jazz.

May 1, 2001: Michael Finley dunks on Karl Malone during Game 4 of the Mavericks' first round playoff series with Utah. Finley had 20 PTS/12 REB, Dirk Nowitzki scored 33 PTS and Steve Nash added 27 PTS in Dallas' 107-77 win that tied the series. Malone scored 25 PTS for the Jazz.

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June 3, 1984: CBS reports that Jack Nicholson flew from Boston to Los Angeles on the same commercial flight as the Boston Celtics after Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The in-flight movie was Terms of Endearment, starring Nicholson—seen here, courtside, smoking a cigarette at 0:14:

June 3, 1984: CBS reports that Jack Nicholson flew from Boston to Los Angeles on the same commercial flight as the Boston Celtics after Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The in-flight movie was Terms of Endearment, starring Nicholson—seen here, courtside, smoking a cigarette at 0:14:

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May 23, 1994: The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly being sold for $152.5 million and moved to New Orleans, where they would be renamed the "Rhythm" or the "Angels." The Rhythm/Angels would play home games in the Superdome during the 1994-95 NBA season.

May 23, 1994: The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly being sold for $152.5 million and moved to New Orleans, where they would be renamed the "Rhythm" or the "Angels." The Rhythm/Angels would play home games in the Superdome during the 1994-95 NBA season.

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May 26, 1977: Portland's Maurice Lucas and Philadelphia's Darryl Dawkins are ejected for their roles in a 4th-quarter fight during Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Both players were later fined $2,500 each and given conduct warnings via telegram from NBA Commissioner Larry O'Brien.

May 26, 1977: Portland's Maurice Lucas and Philadelphia's Darryl Dawkins are ejected for their roles in a 4th-quarter fight during Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Both players were later fined $2,500 each and given conduct warnings via telegram from NBA Commissioner Larry O'Brien.

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The moment ESPN’s Bob Ley (via Darren Rovell) broke the news to a live TV audience (and Sonny Vaccaro) that LeBron James decided to sign with Nike. Vaccaro, Adidas' director of basketball, was a guest on this late night/early morning episode of “Outside the Lines.” May 22, 2003

The moment ESPN’s Bob Ley (via Darren Rovell) broke the news to a live TV audience (and Sonny Vaccaro) that LeBron James decided to sign with Nike. Vaccaro, Adidas' director of basketball, was a guest on this late night/early morning episode of “Outside the Lines.” May 22, 2003

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June 2, 1989: Scottie Pippen falls to the floor after taking an elbow to the head, then is dragged off the floor by referee Joey Crawford while play continues in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pistons defeated the Bulls, 103-94, and advanced to the NBA Finals.

June 2, 1989: Scottie Pippen falls to the floor after taking an elbow to the head, then is dragged off the floor by referee Joey Crawford while play continues in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pistons defeated the Bulls, 103-94, and advanced to the NBA Finals.

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February 18, 2004: Rasheed Wallace plays in his one and only game with the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with 20 PTS/6 REB/5 BLK in a 98-92 loss at New Jersey. The next day, Wallace was traded to Detroit—where he played 45 games before winning an NBA championship with the Pistons.

February 18, 2004: Rasheed Wallace plays in his one and only game with the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with 20 PTS/6 REB/5 BLK in a 98-92 loss at New Jersey. The next day, Wallace was traded to Detroit—where he played 45 games before winning an NBA championship with the Pistons.

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June 2, 1991: NBA on NBC's intro for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Bulls and Lakers. Magic Johnson had 19 PTS/11 AST/10 REB, James Worthy scored 22 PTS and Sam Perkins added 22 PTS (3-4 3P) in Los Angeles' 93-91 win. Chicago's Michael Jordan had 36 PTS/12 AST/8 REB/3 STL.

June 2, 1991: NBA on NBC's intro for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Bulls and Lakers. Magic Johnson had 19 PTS/11 AST/10 REB, James Worthy scored 22 PTS and Sam Perkins added 22 PTS (3-4 3P) in Los Angeles' 93-91 win. Chicago's Michael Jordan had 36 PTS/12 AST/8 REB/3 STL.

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"That's right, a MONKEY in The Garden!" 📽️ ESPN

"That's right, a MONKEY in The Garden!" 📽️ ESPN

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May 30, 1995: Hakeem Olajuwon finishes with 42 PTS/9 REB/8 AST/5 BLK in Houston's 111-90 win at San Antonio in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Sam Cassell added 30 PTS/12 AST/5 REB for the Rockets, who took a 3-2 series lead. David Robinson had 22 PTS/12 REB for Spurs.

May 30, 1995: Hakeem Olajuwon finishes with 42 PTS/9 REB/8 AST/5 BLK in Houston's 111-90 win at San Antonio in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Sam Cassell added 30 PTS/12 AST/5 REB for the Rockets, who took a 3-2 series lead. David Robinson had 22 PTS/12 REB for Spurs.

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June 3, 1986: With the magic of technology, Rockets assistant coach Rudy Tomjanovich records plays for his team to review at halftime in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Houston led Boston 64-63 at halftime, but the Celtics would win Game 4, 106-103, to take a 3-1 series lead. 📺 CBS

June 3, 1986: With the magic of technology, Rockets assistant coach Rudy Tomjanovich records plays for his team to review at halftime in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Houston led Boston 64-63 at halftime, but the Celtics would win Game 4, 106-103, to take a 3-1 series lead. 📺 CBS

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June 2, 1988: The Dallas Mavericks outrun the Los Angeles Lakers during a 105-103 win in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals that tied the series at 3-3. Derek Harper: 17 PTS/10 AST Rolando Blackman: 22 PTS Mark Aguirre: 23 PTS/13 REB Sam Perkins: 14 PTS Roy Tarpley: 12 PTS

June 2, 1988: The Dallas Mavericks outrun the Los Angeles Lakers during a 105-103 win in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals that tied the series at 3-3. Derek Harper: 17 PTS/10 AST Rolando Blackman: 22 PTS Mark Aguirre: 23 PTS/13 REB Sam Perkins: 14 PTS Roy Tarpley: 12 PTS

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April 22, 1975: Fans litter the Hofheinz Pavilion floor with debris—including glass beer bottles, golf balls, ice cubes, programs and shoes—during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in Houston. Dave Cowens had 31 PTS/24 REB in the Celtics' 122-117 win over the Rockets.

April 22, 1975: Fans litter the Hofheinz Pavilion floor with debris—including glass beer bottles, golf balls, ice cubes, programs and shoes—during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in Houston. Dave Cowens had 31 PTS/24 REB in the Celtics' 122-117 win over the Rockets.

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May 31, 1983: The 76ers finish off an NBA World Championship Series sweep of the Lakers with a 115-108 win at Los Angeles in Game 4. Philadelphia's Moses Malone had 24 PTS/23 REB, Andrew Toney had 23 PTS/9 AST, Julius Erving scored 21 PTS and Maurice Cheeks added 20 PTS. 📺 CBS

May 31, 1983: The 76ers finish off an NBA World Championship Series sweep of the Lakers with a 115-108 win at Los Angeles in Game 4. Philadelphia's Moses Malone had 24 PTS/23 REB, Andrew Toney had 23 PTS/9 AST, Julius Erving scored 21 PTS and Maurice Cheeks added 20 PTS. 📺 CBS

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May 23, 1984: Houston wins a coin flip over Portland, and will draft first in the upcoming NBA Draft. Rockets head coach Bill Fitch says they will use the #1 pick to select Akeem Olajuwon. Blazers owner Larry Weinberg said his team is "very interested" in taking Sam Bowie at #2.

May 23, 1984: Houston wins a coin flip over Portland, and will draft first in the upcoming NBA Draft. Rockets head coach Bill Fitch says they will use the #1 pick to select Akeem Olajuwon. Blazers owner Larry Weinberg said his team is "very interested" in taking Sam Bowie at #2.

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May 13, 2002: TNT's Craig Sager interviews Kings players after they advanced to the Western Conference Finals with a 114-101 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the WCSF. Sacramento's Chris Webber and Mike Bibby each scored 23 PTS, and Hedo Türkoğlu added 20 PTS/13 REB.

May 13, 2002: TNT's Craig Sager interviews Kings players after they advanced to the Western Conference Finals with a 114-101 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the WCSF. Sacramento's Chris Webber and Mike Bibby each scored 23 PTS, and Hedo Türkoğlu added 20 PTS/13 REB.

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According to a deleted scene from the 1993 film "Groundhog Day," the only NBA slate available to Phil Connors (Bill Murray)—repeating daily for an unspecified number of months—included: Lakers vs. Sonics, Bulls vs. Pistons, Jazz vs. 76ers, Bucks vs. Celtics, and Spurs vs. Mavs.

According to a deleted scene from the 1993 film "Groundhog Day," the only NBA slate available to Phil Connors (Bill Murray)—repeating daily for an unspecified number of months—included: Lakers vs. Sonics, Bulls vs. Pistons, Jazz vs. 76ers, Bucks vs. Celtics, and Spurs vs. Mavs.

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May 31, 1999: Sean Elliott's sixth 3-pointer is the game-winner for San Antonio over Portland in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Elliott scored 22 PTS and Tim Duncan had 23 PTS/10 REB/5 BLK in the Spurs' 86-85 win. The Blazers' Damon Stoudamire had 15 PTS/7 AST/6 REB.

May 31, 1999: Sean Elliott's sixth 3-pointer is the game-winner for San Antonio over Portland in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Elliott scored 22 PTS and Tim Duncan had 23 PTS/10 REB/5 BLK in the Spurs' 86-85 win. The Blazers' Damon Stoudamire had 15 PTS/7 AST/6 REB.

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May 9, 1999: The Spurs defeat the Timberwolves, 99-86, in Game 1 of their Western Conference First Round playoff series. Tim Duncan finished with 26 PTS/12 REB and Avery Johnson had 21 PTS/10 AST for San Antonio. Minnesota's Kevin Garnett had 21 PTS/8 REB/5 BLK. 📺 NBC/ESPN

May 9, 1999: The Spurs defeat the Timberwolves, 99-86, in Game 1 of their Western Conference First Round playoff series. Tim Duncan finished with 26 PTS/12 REB and Avery Johnson had 21 PTS/10 AST for San Antonio. Minnesota's Kevin Garnett had 21 PTS/8 REB/5 BLK. 📺 NBC/ESPN

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January 6, 2000: Mavericks coach Don Nelson is ejected, then confronts Utah's Karl Malone (who’d earlier hit Shawn Bradley of Dallas in the head with an elbow). Nelson and Malone were each fined $10,000. Nelson was suspended for one game. 📺 CNN/ESPN

January 6, 2000: Mavericks coach Don Nelson is ejected, then confronts Utah's Karl Malone (who’d earlier hit Shawn Bradley of Dallas in the head with an elbow). Nelson and Malone were each fined $10,000. Nelson was suspended for one game. 📺 CNN/ESPN

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