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When it was invented
The history of basketball began with its invention in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts by Canadian physical education instructor James Naismith as a less injury-prone sport than football. -
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The evolution of Basketball
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The first game ever
The first game was played in December 21, 1891, 126 years ago. Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. -
The first NBA All-Star Game
The 1951 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game played on March 2, 1951, at Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, home of the Boston Celtics. The game was the first edition of the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game and was played during the 1950–51 NBA season. -
Highest Points in a Game
Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points and broke the record for most points scored in a game on Mar 2, 1962 -
The Highest Scoring NBA Game
There scores added up to 370 points on December 13, 1983. The final was 186–184 between the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons. The Detroit Pistons were the winning team. -
The coach with the most wins ever
Topping the list, Don Nelson piled up more than 1,335 victories as coach of the Bucks, Warriors, Mavericks, and Knicks to earn the spot as the winningest coach in NBA history. His teams were known for their high-powered and sometimes unconventional offenses, often relying on a "point forward" to initiate plays. Nellie was named NBA Coach of the Year three times—in 1983, 1985, and 1992. -
Golden State sweeps Cavaliers in The Finals
The Warriors sweep Cavs in final game of the Finals. The final score was 108-85.
