On This Date: May 16

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• Sunday, May 16, 2021

  Stephen Curry sets a record for most 3-point field goal attempts in a half with 16, in a win over the Grizzlies

• Thursday, May 16, 2013

  The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

• Friday, May 16, 2008

  The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 108-105 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

• Wednesday, May 16, 2007

  Record set for fewest points by both teams in the 4th quarter in a playoff game with 19, in a game between the Nets and Cavaliers

• Tuesday, May 16, 2006

  The Miami Heat defeated the New Jersey Nets 106-105 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

• Friday, May 16, 2003

  The Detroit Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 93-89 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

• Wednesday, May 16, 2001

  Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers scored 52 points in a 121-88 win over the Toronto Raptors.

• Tuesday, May 16, 2000

  The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 87-65 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

  The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz 81-79 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

  The Suns set the record for fewest points in the 1st half in a playoff game with 23, in a 65-87 loss to the Lakers

• Sunday, May 16, 1999

  The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Detroit Pistons 87-75 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-2 series win.

  The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 78-77 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-2 series win.

  The Utah Jazz defeated the Sacramento Kings 99-92 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 3-2 series win.

• Thursday, May 16, 1996

  The Utah Jazz defeated the San Antonio Spurs 108-81 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.

• Wednesday, May 16, 1990

  The Chicago Bulls defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 117-99 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

• Tuesday, May 16, 1989

  The Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 116-104 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

• Monday, May 16, 1988

  Doc Rivers of the Atlanta Hawks dished out 22 assists in a 118-109 win over the Boston Celtics.

  Doc Rivers ties a record for most assists in a half in a playoff game with 15, in a win over the Celtics

• Friday, May 16, 1986

  Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers dished out 20 assists in a 117-109 loss to the Houston Rockets.

• Friday, May 16, 1980

  The Los Angeles Lakers won their 7th NBA championship with a 123-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

• Sunday, May 16, 1976

  The Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 94-86 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-3 series win.