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February 27, 1959-Bob Cousy sets NBA record 28 assists in a game

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • February 27, 2024
Photo Credit: PICRYL

The Boston Celtics won the game easily by a score of 173-139 against the Minneapolis Lakers(Now Los Angeles). The Celtics 173 points was also an NBA record at the time. The team’s scoring record was matched in 1990 when the Phoenix Suns scored 173 points against the Denver Nuggets. The assist record stood until 1990 when Scott Skiles of the Orlando Magic broke it with a whopping 30 assists also against the Denver Nuggets.

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Dylan Miller
Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
Dylan Miller is currently a Senior at Colonia High School. He enjoys participating in sports, earning varsity letters in cross country, winter track and spring track. In addition to participating in sports, Miller also follows the NFL, NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Miller’s extracurricular activities as an Eagle Scout. At this level he will learn more about leadership and communication, which Miller is eager to add to his skill set as he prepares for college. When he’s not busy in school or running, he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso. He also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to work in the sports field and run track in college.