On This Date: November 12

Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic blocked 10 shots in a 109-92 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge made his NBA debut for the Portland Trail Blazers in a 103-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Jamal Mashburn of the Dallas Mavericks scored 50 points in a 124-120 win over the Chicago Bulls.

Manute Bol of the Golden State Warriors blocked 10 shots in a 107-100 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

3-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook was born in Long Beach, California.

2-time All-Star Danny Manning made his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Clippers in a 138-127 win over the Phoenix Suns.

Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors scored 53 points in a 121-99 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics pulled down 37 rebounds in a 131-124 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 55 points in a 124-116 win over the Cincinnati Royals.