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Nov

4

On This Day in Basketball History — November 4, 1988 and 1993

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The Charlotte Hornets Played Its First Game 19 Years Ago On This Day in Basketball History

While the Toronto Raptors were engaged in a thrilling heartbreaker with the Boston Celtics at the Air Canada Center this afternoon, this wonderful city in Canada was awarded an expansion franchise by the NBA 14 years ago to this day. The Charlotte Hornets also played its first game in franchise history 19 years ago today, losing to the Cleveland Cavs by 40 points!

by Chris Maynard, chris@hoops4thesoul.com



Nov

4

On This Day in Basketball History — November 4, 1881

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Robert J. Douglass, Founder of the New York Rens, Was Born in 1881 on this Day in Basketball History

Robert J. Douglas was born in St. Kitts, British West Indies on this day 125 years ago.

Who was Robert Douglas? Douglas was founder of one of the greatest teams of the barnstorming era, the New York Rens. The Rens were the first all-black professional basketball team, and its achievements were remarkable considering the racism that the players on the team faced from the early 1920s through the 1940s.

by Chris Maynard, chris@hoops4thesoul.com



Nov

4

NBA Game of the Day: Boston Celtics versus Toronto Raptors

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Kevin Garnett and the Celtics Outlasted Andrea Bargnani and the Raptors in Overtime

Unseen Ray Allen Buzzer Beater in Overtime Ends Great Game

Well it sounded like a great ending to the NBA Game of the Day between the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors. With the Celtics leading by three points with seven seconds to go in overtime, Toronto point guard T.J. Ford hit a three to tie the game. After a Celtics timeout, Boston guard Ray Allen hit a three out of the corner as time expired to give the Green and White a 98-95 victory.

Unfortunately, Comcast Boston’s coverage of the game lost its video feed in the final 10 seconds of overtime, leaving us NBA League Pass viewers to listen to the audio. And before the highlights could be retrieved, League Pass cut out once the Celtics sent the game to its post-game studio.

With all the final dramatics considered and despite the fact that the final video wasn’t present, this game was indicative of Boston’s potential with the Big Three while also showing that the Raptors need to get more respect. Toronto is going to be a tough out in the playoffs.

by Chris Maynard, chris@hoops4thesoul.com



Nov

4

Chicago Bulls versus Milwaukee Bucks: Post-Game Analysis

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Andres Nocioni and the Chicago Bulls Fell to 0-3 on the Year with a Loss to Andrew Bogut and the BucksMilwaukee Bucks 78, Chicago Bulls 72

While getting off to a surprising and disappointing 0-3 start to the 2007-2008 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls have been a step slow on defense and had nowhere to go on offense. Simply put, the Bulls have looked awful on both ends, playing with little energy, urgency or desire as an entire team.

Last night’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks was indicative of a team struggling to find itself and develop any consistency, and more importantly, get back to the style of ball that has made this team a joy to watch the last couple of seasons.

by Chris Maynard, chris@hoops4thesoul.com