This Day in NBA History December 19
Every day in NBA history brings unforgettable moments that have shaped the game we love.
This Day in NBA History December 19, legendary players took the floor, records were set, and memories were made. Relive the most notable games, milestones, and moments from this date in NBA history:
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
4-time NBA All-Star Mel Hutchins died at the age of 90.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Allen Iverson was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Denver Nuggets.
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Tuesday, December 19, 1989
John Stockton of the Utah Jazz dished out 27 assists in a 115-107 loss to the New York Knicks.
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Wednesday, December 19, 1984
Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers dished out 20 assists in a 123-116 win over the Houston Rockets.
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Sunday, December 19, 1982
1-time NBA All-Star Mo Williams was born in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Friday, December 19, 1969
1-time NBA All-Star Tom Gugliotta was born in Huntington Station, New York.
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Thursday, December 19, 1968
Dave DeBusschere was traded from the Detroit Pistons to the New York Knicks.
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Tuesday, December 19, 1961
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 57 points in a 117-110 win over the Cincinnati Royals.
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Saturday, December 19, 1959
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics pulled down 39 rebounds in a 119-116 win over the New York Knicks.
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Thursday, December 19, 1957
7-time NBA All-Star Kevin McHale was born in Hibbing, Minnesota.
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