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Celtics guard Jaylen Brown greets coach Doc Rivers following the victory over Rivers' 76ers in Game 7 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series on May 14, 2023, in Boston. Rivers holds a 6-10 record when coaching a team in Game 7 of a playoff series.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 5 most memorable moments with the Milwaukee Bucks
May 10, 1974: Skyhook winner in double overtime of Finals
Abdul-Jabbar possessed in his arsenal what many deem as the most lethal scoring weapon in league history.
March 21, 1973: Triple-double with career high for assists
Abdul-Jabbar’s versatility was perhaps at its peak during a 119-96 rout vs. the Supersonics in 1973.
Abdul-Jabbar recorded 36 points, along with a career-high 14 assists, and 11 rebounds for a triple-double. Behind Abdul-Jabbar’s proficient passing performance, the Bucks had six players with double-digit point totals.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 5 most memorable moments with the Milwaukee Bucks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s stint as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is complete after 38 years.
Dec. 10, 1971: Beatdown of Boston with career-high 55 points
Abdul-Jabbar played in 1,560 regular season contests and his greatest scoring outburst occurred during his second season.
Abdul-Jabbar exploded for 55 points and 18 rebounds in the Bucks’ 120-104 home victory vs. the Boston Celtics. Abdul-Jabbar netted 23 of his 36 shots and drained 9 of his 11 free throws.
1971: Finals MVP and Bucks’ first championship
Anchored by Abdul-Jabbar and Robertson, the 66-win Bucks secured the top record in the NBA during the 1970-71 season. The Bucks set a then-NBA record with 20 consecutive victories and Abdul-Jabbar collected his first MVP.
The Bucks topped the then-San Francisco Warriors 4-1 in the first round, then finished off the Lakers in five games to set up a Finals matchup vs. the Baltimore Bullets.
1969-70: Rookie of the Year
After a historic college career at UCLA, the Bucks selected Abdul-Jabbar with the No. 1 pick in the 1969 NBA Draft.
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