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basketball invented
James Naismith invented basketball. -
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Basketball
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The first known proffessional basketball game is played in Trenton, New Jersey.
First proffessional game played. -
Basketball becomes an Olympic sport.
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First proffessional game on television.
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The Basketball Association Of America (BAA) is founded.
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First BAA game played.
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First BAA championship won.
The Philladalphia Warriors beat the Chicago Stags to win the first BAA championship -
NBA is formed.
Six teams from the NBL join the BAA. The resulting 17 teams form the NBA. -
First Black man drafted to the NBA.
Duquesne University's Charles Cooper gets drafted by the Boston Celtics. -
Lowest scoring game in history.
The Fort Wayne Pistons beat the Minneapolis Lakers 19 to 18, being the lowest scoring game ever. -
The Minneapolis Lakers become the first team too win back to back championships.
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Most points in a single game.
Wilt Chamberlain sets a record with 100 points in a single game. -
Opens Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame
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highest scoring game ever
The Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 186 to 184, being the highest scoring game ever. -
NBA lockout