On This Date: May 1
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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Luka Dončić of the Dallas Mavericks dished out 20 assists in a 125-124 win over the Washington Wizards.
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Sunday, May 1, 2016
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Indiana Pacers 89-84 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-3 series win.
The Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets 106-73 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-3 series win.
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Friday, May 1, 2015
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 111-87 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.
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Thursday, May 1, 2008
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 100-77 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.
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Monday, May 1, 2006
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 102-76 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-0 series win.
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Denver Nuggets 101-83 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-1 series win.
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Sunday, May 1, 2005
The Miami Heat defeated the New Jersey Nets 110-97 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-0 series win.
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 123-115 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-0 series win.
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Thursday, May 1, 2003
The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers 110-90 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.
The New Jersey Nets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 113-101 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 101-85 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns 87-85 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2001
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 112-104 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-1 series win.
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Monday, May 1, 2000
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 105-99 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-1 series win.
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Friday, May 1, 1998
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 91-82 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-1 series win.
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Wednesday, May 1, 1996
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Miami Heat 112-91 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-0 series win.
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 81-76 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-0 series win.
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Tuesday, May 1, 1990
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Indiana Pacers 108-96 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-0 series win.
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-92 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 3-0 series win.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Denver Nuggets 131-120 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 3-0 series win.
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Sunday, May 1, 1988
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls scored 55 points in a 106-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Michael Jordan ties a record for most field goals in a playoff game with 24, in a win over the Cavaliers
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Friday, May 1, 1987
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers 101-97 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-1 series win.
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Sunday, May 1, 1983
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 105-102 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-0 series win.
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Monday, May 1, 1978
The Seattle SuperSonics defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 105-94 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.
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Sunday, May 1, 1977
The Houston Rockets defeated the Washington Bullets 108-103 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 83-77 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.
Dave Cowens ties a record for most defensive rebounds in a playoff game with 20, in a loss to the 76ers
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Friday, May 1, 1970
Record set for most points by both teams in an overtime period in a playoff game with 38, in a game between the Knicks and Lakers
The Lakers set the record for most points in an overtime period in a playoff game with 22, in a 121-115 win over the Knicks
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Tuesday, May 1, 1923
2-time NBA All-Star Frankie Brian was born in Zachary, Louisiana.
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