7-time All-Star Alonzo Mourning made his NBA debut for the Charlotte Hornets in a 110-109 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
1-time NBA All-Star Metta World Peace was born in Queensbridge, New York.
Elvin Hayes of the San Diego Rockets scored 54 points in a 122-120 win over the Detroit Pistons.
6-time All-Star Larry Costello made his NBA debut for the Philadelphia Warriors in an 87-86 win over the New York Knicks.
5-time All-Star Gene Shue made his NBA debut for the Philadelphia Warriors in an 87-86 win over the New York Knicks.
5-time All-Star Carl Braun made his NBA debut for the New York Knicks in an 80-65 win over the Washington Capitols.
2-time All-Star Red Rocha made his NBA debut for the St. Louis Bombers in an 80-70 loss to the Chicago Stags.
2-time NBA All-Star Jack George was born in Swissvale, Pennsylvania.