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First 3-pointer in NBA History
October 12, 1979
Boston Celtic Chris Ford scored the first three-point basket in NBA history with 3:48 left in the first quarter of a victory over the Houston Rockets at Boston Garden.
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Dr J Sold to Philadelphia 76ers
October 20, 1976
Nets offered Julius Erving's contract to the New York Knicks, but the Knicks turned it down, the Sixers then decided to offer to buy Erving's contract for $3 million, Erving and Sixers ended up in the NBA Finals.
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First Basketball Game in Louisiana Superdome
October 8, 1975
The ABA's San Antonio Spurs defeated the NBA's Atlanta Hawks 109-107 in the first basketball game to be played in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.
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NBA’s First Quadruple-double
October 18, 1974
After 12 seasons in the Bay Area, Nate Thurmond joined the Chicago Bull where he recorded the first quadruple-double in NBA history with 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists and 12 blocks.
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Mr. Clutch Retires
October 3, 1974
Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers, also known as "Mr. Clutch" retired after 14 dominating seasons in the NBA.
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NBA Single Game Block Shot Record Set
October 28, 1973
The 7-foot Elmore Smith battered away 17 shots against the Portland Trail Blazers, setting a single-game NBA record.
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Dr. J Makes ABA Debut
October 15, 1971
Julius Erving made his debut for the Virginia Squires of the ABA at the Carolina Cougars, Irving and the Squires won 118-114.
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Dave Cowens Celtic Debut
October 13, 1970
Center Dave Cowens made his debut for the Boston Celtics in New York, Cowens played 11 years in the NBA.
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