On This Date: April 21
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Sunday, April 21, 2019
The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers 110-106 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-0 series win.
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Saturday, April 21, 2018
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 131-123 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-0 series win.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Kevin Garnett ties a record for most defensive rebounds in a playoff game with 20, in a win over the Nuggets
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Sunday, April 21, 2002
Record set for fewest points by both teams in the 1st quarter in a playoff game with 25, in a game between the Raptors and Pistons
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Tuesday, April 21, 1998
1-time NBA All-Star Jarrett Allen was born in San Diego, California.
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Friday, April 21, 1989
John Stockton of the Utah Jazz dished out 20 assists in a 91-89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
Fat Lever of the Denver Nuggets dished out 23 assists in a 139-121 win over the Golden State Warriors.
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Thursday, April 21, 1988
Hakeem Olajuwon of the Houston Rockets blocked 10 shots in a 117-116 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
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Thursday, April 21, 1983
The New York Knicks defeated the New Jersey Nets 105-99 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 2-0 series win.
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Thursday, April 21, 1977
Moses Malone sets a record for most offensive rebounds in a playoff game with 15, in a win over the Bullets
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Tuesday, April 21, 1970
Oscar Robertson was traded from the Cincinnati Royals to the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Saturday, April 21, 1951
The Rochester Royals won their 1st NBA championship with a 79-75 win over the New York Knicks.
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Wednesday, April 21, 1948
The Baltimore Bullets won their 1st NBA championship with an 88-73 win over the Philadelphia Warriors.
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