On This Date: January 2
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Monday, January 2, 2023
Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers scored 71 points in a 145-134 win over the Chicago Bulls.
Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors scored 54 points in a 143-141 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
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Sunday, January 2, 2022
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics scored 50 points in a 116-111 win over the Orlando Magic.
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Saturday, January 2, 2021
5-time NBA All-Star Paul Westphal died at the age of 70.
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Monday, January 2, 2017
Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls scored 52 points in a 118-111 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Deron Williams of the Utah Jazz dished out 20 assists in a 110-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Monday, January 2, 2006
Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns dished out 22 assists in a 140-133 loss to the New York Knicks.
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Sunday, January 2, 2005
Amar'e Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns scored 50 points in a 117-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Tuesday, January 2, 2001
Tony Delk of the Phoenix Suns scored 53 points in a 121-117 loss to the Sacramento Kings.
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Saturday, January 2, 1982
Johnny Moore of the San Antonio Spurs dished out 20 assists in a 148-133 win over the Denver Nuggets.
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Thursday, January 2, 1975
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Milwaukee Bucks scored 52 points in a 116-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
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Sunday, January 2, 1966
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers scored 50 points in a 133-122 win over the New York Knicks.
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Monday, January 2, 1961
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 56 points in a 131-115 win over the New York Knicks.
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Saturday, January 2, 1960
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors pulled down 36 rebounds in a 118-117 win over the Boston Celtics.
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