On This Date: June 3

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• Thursday, June 3, 2021

  The Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 126-115 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.

  The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-100 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 4-2 series win.

  Devin Booker ties a record for most 3-point field goals in a quarter in a playoff game with 6, in a win over the Lakers

  Michael Porter Jr. ties a record for most 3-point field goals in a quarter in a playoff game with 6, in a win over the Trail Blazers

• Monday, June 3, 2013

  The Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 99-76 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-3 series win.

• Saturday, June 3, 2006

  The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns 102-93 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.

• Sunday, June 3, 2001

  The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 108-91 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-3 series win.

• Sunday, June 3, 1990

  The Detroit Pistons defeated the Chicago Bulls 93-74 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-3 series win.

• Friday, June 3, 1988

  The Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics 95-90 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.

• Tuesday, June 3, 1986

  5-time NBA All-Star Al Horford was born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

• Sunday, June 3, 1984

  Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers dished out 21 assists in a 137-104 win over the Boston Celtics.

• Friday, June 3, 1977

  Bill Walton ties a record for most defensive rebounds in a playoff game with 20, in a win over the 76ers

• Thursday, June 3, 1943

  4-time NBA All-Star Billy Cunningham was born in Brooklyn, New York.