Was the Fix in for Game 6 of the 2002 NBA Western Conference Finals?, the 'Memorial Day Miracle,' and the Rarest of the Rare in MLB - This DiSH for May 31
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 2002, a lot of suspicion surrounded what happened in this game of the Western Conference Finals.
In 1997, the Chicago Bulls put on a Masterclass in 'How to Win when You Aren't Shooting Well.'
In 1999, San Antonio's Sean Elliot hit 6 three-pointers, including the game winner against Portland in game two of the Western Conference Finals.
In 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the LA Lakers to win the NBA Championship.
In 1941, Sam Snead won his first PGA Championship.
And again in 1947, Snead won his second PGA Championship.
In 1927, it was the second straight day an unassisted triple play had been pulled off in an MLB game. There have only been 15 unassisted triple plays in MLB history making it the rarest of the rare.
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