2009 — Washington edges the New York Rangers 2-1 in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference series to cap a comeback from a 3-games-to-1 deficit. It is the franchise’s first series victory since the ...

1952 — George ... Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers scores an NBA playoff record 47 points in an 88-78 loss in Game 1 of the Western Division Finals against Rochester. 1960 — Boston’s Bill ...

George Mikan and the Minneapolis Lakers won the ... the Celtics won 10 more league crowns over the next 12 seasons. Bill Russell served as the inspirational leader and defensive anchor for all ...

Four more Game 1s tip off today, beginning with an ABC doubleheader as the West-leading Thunder host the Grizzlies (1 ET) ...

1952 — George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers scores an NBA playoff record 47 points in an 88-78 loss in Game 1 of the Western Division Finals against Rochester. 1960 — Boston’s Bill Russell pulls ...

He was shooting from Yucatan. He was shooting it crazy. He caught one in transition, and I was closing out. And I’m like, he ...

On this day in Boston Celtics history, legendary coach and general manager Red Auerbach announced iconic Boston big man Bill Russell would replace him as head coach. Earlier in the season ...