On This Date: May 18
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics scored 50 points in a 118-100 win over the Washington Wizards.
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 106-99 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 97-92 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.
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Friday, May 18, 2007
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Jersey Nets 88-72 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns 114-106 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2004
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat 73-70 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.
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Tuesday, May 18, 1999
The Trail Blazers set the record for fewest points in the 4th quarter in a playoff game with 5, in a 83-93 loss to the Jazz
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Sunday, May 18, 1997
The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks 101-90 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.
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Thursday, May 18, 1995
The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 108-102 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 100-88 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.
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Tuesday, May 18, 1993
The New York Knicks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 105-101 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.
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Saturday, May 18, 1991
Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers dished out 21 assists in a 111-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Wednesday, May 18, 1988
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Chicago Bulls 102-95 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.
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Sunday, May 18, 1986
The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 111-98 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-0 series win.
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Wednesday, May 18, 1983
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 115-103 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-1 series win.
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Friday, May 18, 1979
The Washington Bullets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-105 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-3 series win.
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Tuesday, May 18, 1976
The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 94-87 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.
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