On This Date: February 28
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Monday, February 28, 2022
Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies scored 52 points in a 118-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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Thursday, February 28, 2019
James Harden of the Houston Rockets scored 58 points in a 121-118 win over the Miami Heat.
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Saturday, February 28, 2015
1-time NBA All-Star Anthony Mason died at the age of 48.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Joakim Noah of the Chicago Bulls blocked 11 shots in a 93-82 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Sunday, February 28, 1999
5-time NBA All-Star Luka Dončić was born in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Tuesday, February 28, 1984
Isiah Thomas of the Detroit Pistons dished out 20 assists in a 101-96 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
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Tuesday, February 28, 1967
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers pulled down 36 rebounds in a 127-107 win over the Cincinnati Royals.
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Sunday, February 28, 1965
Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals dished out 20 assists in a 126-117 win over the New York Knicks.
Nate Thurmond sets a record for most rebounds in a quarter with 18, in a loss to the Bullets
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Friday, February 28, 1964
Record set for most points by both teams in the 3rd quarter with 90, in a game between the 76ers and Royals
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Wednesday, February 28, 1962
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 61 points in a 128-119 win over the Chicago Packers.
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Saturday, February 28, 1959
Jack Twyman of the Cincinnati Royals scored 50 points in a 124-122 win over the St. Louis Hawks.
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Monday, February 28, 1955
6-time NBA All-Star Adrian Dantley was born in Washington, District of Columbia.
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