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Allen Iverson's Practice Rant was about more than just 'Practice', '45 ain't 23,' and Miller scores 9 points in 18.4 seconds - This DiSH for May 7
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 2002, Allen Iverson faced the media to assure everybody he was going to be in Philly the following year. Instead, the presser turned into questions about practice and his comittment to the team.
In 1989, Michael Jordan hit the game winning shot over Cleveland's Craig Ehlo to win their first round playoff series and advance.
In 1995, Jordan's pocket was picked and the Orlando Magic won game one of their playoff series. After the game, Nick Anderson said ‘45 ain’t 23’.
Also in 1995, Indiana's Reggie Miller scored 8 points in the final 18.4 seconds to beat New York in game one of their playoff series.
In 1957, a line drive nearly cost pitcher Herb Score his eyesight.
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