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The history of basketball began with its invention in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts by Canadian physical education instructor James Naismith as a less injury-prone sport than football.
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The first game was played in December 21, 1891, 126 years ago. Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
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The 1951 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game played on March 2, 1951, at Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, home of the Boston Celtics. The game was the first edition of the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game and was played during the 1950–51 NBA season.
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Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points and broke the record for most points scored in a game on Mar 2, 1962
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There scores added up to 370 points on December 13, 1983. The final was 186–184 between the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons. The Detroit Pistons were the winning team.
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Topping the list, Don Nelson piled up more than 1,335 victories as coach of the Bucks, Warriors, Mavericks, and Knicks to earn the spot as the winningest coach in NBA history. His teams were known for their high-powered and sometimes unconventional offenses, often relying on a "point forward" to initiate plays. Nellie was named NBA Coach of the Year three times—in 1983, 1985, and 1992.
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The Warriors sweep Cavs in final game of the Finals. The final score was 108-85.
