On This Date: August 23
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Sunday, August 23, 2020
Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz scored 51 points in a 129-127 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets scored 50 points in a 129-127 loss to the Utah Jazz.
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 150-122 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-0 series win.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 110-106 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-0 series win.
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Saturday, August 23, 2014
Kevin Love was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Wednesday, August 23, 1978
18-time NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Tuesday, August 23, 1966
1-time NBA All-Star Rik Smits was born in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
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