On This Date: February 24

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• Friday, February 24, 2023

  The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 176-175 in the 2nd-highest scoring game in NBA history.

• Monday, February 24, 2020

  Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards scored 55 points in a 137-134 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

• Sunday, February 24, 2002

  Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons blocked 10 shots in an 89-82 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

• Tuesday, February 24, 1981

  George Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs blocked 13 shots in a 131-126 win over the Golden State Warriors.

  George Johnson ties a record for most blocks in a half with 11, in a win over the Warriors

• Friday, February 24, 1978

  Kevin Porter of the New Jersey Nets dished out 29 assists in a 126-112 win over the Houston Rockets.

• Friday, February 24, 1967

  Wilt Chamberlain sets a record for most field goals made without a miss in a game with 18, in a win over the Bullets

• Thursday, February 24, 1955

  2-time NBA All-Star Eddie Johnson was born in Ocala, Florida.