On This Date: May 11

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• Thursday, May 11, 2023

  The Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-100 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

• Thursday, May 11, 2017

  The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 114-75 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

• Wednesday, May 11, 2016

  The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-121 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

• Wednesday, May 11, 2011

  The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 97-87 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

• Monday, May 11, 2009

  The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 84-74 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-0 series win.

• Friday, May 11, 2001

  Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors scored 50 points in a 102-78 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

  Vince Carter sets a record for most 3-point field goals in a half in a playoff game with 8, in a win over the 76ers

• Monday, May 11, 1992

  Record set for most points by both teams in a playoff game with 304, in a game between the Trail Blazers and Suns

• Sunday, May 11, 1986

  The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 113-112 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.

• Sunday, May 11, 1975

  The Washington Bullets defeated the Boston Celtics 98-92 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.

• Wednesday, May 11, 1966

  The New York Knicks selected Cazzie Russell with the first overall pick in the 1966 NBA draft.

• Friday, May 11, 1934

  6-time NBA All-Star Jack Twyman was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

• Sunday, May 11, 1924

  2-time NBA All-Star Leo Barnhorst was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.