On This Date: May 20
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Monday, May 20, 2019
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-117 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-0 series win.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 102-99 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-0 series win.
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Friday, May 20, 2005
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 130-126 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.
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Thursday, May 20, 2004
The Detroit Pistons defeated the New Jersey Nets 90-69 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.
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Sunday, May 20, 2001
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 104-95 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 88-87 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.
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Saturday, May 20, 2000
Shaquille O'Neal sets a record for most free throw attempts in a quarter in a playoff game with 25, in a win over the Trail Blazers
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Thursday, May 20, 1999
Record set for fewest points by both teams in the 1st quarter in a playoff game with 25, in a game between the Trail Blazers and Jazz
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Saturday, May 20, 1995
The Houston Rockets defeated the Phoenix Suns 115-114 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-3 series win.
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Thursday, May 20, 1993
The Phoenix Suns defeated the San Antonio Spurs 102-100 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-2 series win.
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Friday, May 20, 1983
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 101-100 in the NBA Western Conference Finals for a 4-2 series win.
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Monday, May 20, 1974
Pete Maravich was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the New Orleans Jazz.
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Wednesday, May 20, 1970
2-time NBA All-Star Terrell Brandon was born in Portland, Oregon.
Gail Goodrich was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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