On This Date: February 27

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• Wednesday, February 27, 2013

  Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors scored 54 points in a 109-105 loss to the New York Knicks.

• Friday, February 27, 2009

  Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets dished out 20 assists in a 95-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

• Sunday, February 27, 2000

  Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors scored 51 points in a 103-102 win over the Phoenix Suns.

• Friday, February 27, 1998

  The Indiana Pacers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 124-59 for the 3rd-largest margin of victory in NBA history.

• Sunday, February 27, 1983

  1-time NBA All-Star Devin Harris was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

• Friday, February 27, 1981

  John Lucas of the Golden State Warriors dished out 22 assists in a 137-130 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

• Tuesday, February 27, 1979

  Kevin Porter of the Detroit Pistons dished out 22 assists in a 124-117 loss to the Chicago Bulls.

• Tuesday, February 27, 1962

  Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 65 points in a 147-137 win over the St. Louis Hawks.

• Monday, February 27, 1961

  7-time NBA All-Star James Worthy was born in Gastonia, North Carolina.

• Friday, February 27, 1959

  Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics dished out 28 assists in a 173-139 win over the Minneapolis Lakers.

  Bob Cousy sets a record for most assists in a half with 19, in a win over the Lakers

• Sunday, February 27, 1955

  Record set for fewest points by both teams in a game with 119, in a game between the Hawks and Celtics

  Record set for fewest points by both teams in the 2nd half with 51, in a game between the Hawks and Celtics