On This Date: May 9

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• Wednesday, May 9, 2018

  The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 114-112 in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals for a 4-1 series win.

• Monday, May 9, 2016

  Stephen Curry sets a record for most points in an overtime period in a playoff game with 17, in a win over the Trail Blazers

  Record set for most points by both teams in the 2nd quarter in a playoff game with 80, in a game between the Warriors and Trail Blazers

• Wednesday, May 9, 2012

  The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks 106-94 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 4-1 series win.

• Sunday, May 9, 2010

  The Phoenix Suns defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-101 in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals for a 4-0 series win.

• Wednesday, May 9, 2001

  Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers scored 54 points in a 97-92 win over the Toronto Raptors.

• Sunday, May 9, 1993

  The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Jersey Nets 99-89 in the NBA Eastern Conference First Round for a 3-2 series win.

  The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-104 in the NBA Western Conference First Round for a 3-2 series win.

• Thursday, May 9, 1991

  Karl Malone ties a record for most free throws in a half in a playoff game with 19, in a loss to the Trail Blazers

• Sunday, May 9, 1948

  1-time NBA All-Star Calvin Murphy was born in Norwalk, Connecticut.