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Great moments in basketball history, text by Stephanie Peters

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Great moments in basketball history

Oclc number

276140040

Responsibility statement

text by Stephanie Peters

Series statement

Matt Christopher the #1 sports series for kids

Summary

Highlights sixteen of the best moments in basketball history, from Wilt Chamberlain's hundred-point game to the memorable game played between the Celtics and the Suns

Table Of Contents

May 5, 1957-Bill Russell: the rookie blocks the shot -- March 2, 1962-Wilt Chamberlain: 100 -- April 15, 1965- John Havlicek: the steal -- The 1970 NBA Finals- the miracle and the inspiration -- June 4, 1976- Celtics versus Suns: the three OT final -- May 11, 1980- Julius Erving: Dr. J's baseline move -- April 5, 1984- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: the record setting hook -- May 26, 1987- Larry Bird: the steal -- June 9, 1987- Magic Johnson: the junior sky hook -- May 7, 1989- Michael Jordan: the shot -- June 5, 1991- Michael Jordan: the move -- February 1, 1995- John Stockton: king of assists -- June 5, 2000- Shaquille O'Neal: rally-oop! -- March 27, 2004- LeBron James: rookie romp -- January 22, 2006- Kobe Bryant: chasing Wilt -- 2008 NBA Finals- the Boston Celtics: on top again

Target audience

juvenile

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