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Vancouver Grizzlies Daily History

@histofvangrizz

The Unofficial (although nearly complete) Daily History of the Vancouver Grizzlies, from 1993 - 2001. Also, more of my research at @AZSportsHistory.

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4/4/99 - Pete Chilcutt (7p/4r) was knocked down w/3sec left by Toni Kukoc (13p/5r/9a), but no call was made and the Vancouver #Grizzlies (6-27 & 54-225 all-time) failed to get a shot off in a heart-breaking 88-87 loss at the 10-23 Chicago Bulls. Shareef: 26p/5r. Bibby: 20p/8a.

4/4/99 - Pete Chilcutt (7p/4r) was knocked down w/3sec left by Toni Kukoc (13p/5r/9a), but no call was made and the Vancouver #Grizzlies (6-27 & 54-225 all-time) failed to get a shot off in a heart-breaking 88-87 loss at the 10-23 Chicago Bulls. Shareef: 26p/5r. Bibby: 20p/8a.
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4/4/00 - In Steve Francis' (30p/4r/5a) "return" to Vancouver, Mike Bibby (27p/4r/10a) hit a driving layup past the HOU guard at the buzzer to give the #Grizzlies (20-53 & 76-293 all-time) a 102-100 win over the Rockets, completing an 18p late-3Q comeback, biggest in team-history.

4/4/00 - In Steve Francis' (30p/4r/5a) "return" to Vancouver, Mike Bibby (27p/4r/10a) hit a driving layup past the HOU guard at the buzzer to give the #Grizzlies (20-53 & 76-293 all-time) a 102-100 win over the Rockets, completing an 18p late-3Q comeback, biggest in team-history.
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4/4/01 - With only 8 games left before re-locating to Memphis, the still Vancouver #Grizzlies (22-53 & 100-353 all-time) won the franchise's 100th game w/a 86-78 win over the LA Clippers. VAN went on a 21-0 run in the 3Q to seal it. Shareef Abdur-Rahim: 24p/6r/4a. Bibby: 14p/13a.

4/4/01 - With only 8 games left before re-locating to Memphis, the still Vancouver #Grizzlies (22-53 &amp; 100-353 all-time) won the franchise's 100th game w/a 86-78 win over the LA Clippers. VAN went on a 21-0 run in the 3Q to seal it. <a href="/ShareefAbdur_R/">Shareef Abdur-Rahim</a>: 24p/6r/4a. Bibby: 14p/13a.
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4/7/96 - On #Easter Sunday, the Phoenix #Suns cruised by the hapless expansion Vancouver #Grizzlies (12-62) behind 26p/6r/7a/2s/2b and 22p/6r (6-9 from 3) from Wesley Person. Reeves: 13p/9r. King: 13p. Anthony: 11p/9a. Blue: 13p/9r. PHX: Barkley: 13p/15r/5a. Tisdale: 20p (bench).

4/7/96 - On #Easter Sunday, the Phoenix #Suns cruised by the hapless expansion Vancouver #Grizzlies (12-62) behind 26p/6r/7a/2s/2b and 22p/6r (6-9 from 3) from Wesley Person. Reeves: 13p/9r. King: 13p. Anthony: 11p/9a. Blue: 13p/9r. PHX: Barkley: 13p/15r/5a. Tisdale: 20p (bench).
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4/8/97 - Despite Bryant Reeves finishing with 28p/13r, and were tied at half, the Vancouver #Grizzlies (12-66 & 27-133 all-time) fell at the Sacramento Kings 109-93. Shareef: 19p/11r. Rogers: 15p/10r (42min). SAC: Richmond: 26p/5a. Williamson: 24p/3r. Smith: 16p/10r.

4/8/97 - Despite Bryant Reeves finishing with 28p/13r, and were tied at half, the Vancouver #Grizzlies (12-66 &amp; 27-133 all-time) fell at the Sacramento Kings 109-93. Shareef: 19p/11r. Rogers: 15p/10r (42min). SAC: Richmond: 26p/5a. Williamson: 24p/3r. Smith: 16p/10r.
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2000 - On the same day the #Grizzlies (21-56 & 77-296 all-time) lost at the Golden State Warriors 109-97 (Dickerson: 24p/4a), the #NBA approved the sale of the franchise by Orca Bay Sports & Entertainment (John McCaw) to CHI-based billionaire Michael E. Heisley Sr. for $170M U.S.

2000 - On the same day the #Grizzlies (21-56 &amp; 77-296 all-time) lost at the Golden State Warriors 109-97 (Dickerson: 24p/4a), the #NBA approved the sale of the franchise by Orca Bay Sports &amp; Entertainment (John McCaw) to CHI-based billionaire Michael E. Heisley Sr. for $170M U.S.
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April 2nd-On This Day in BC Sport History: 1996 The Vancouver Grizzlies set an NBA single-season record for futility, losing their 23rd straight regular season game, 101-85 to the Portland Trailblazers in Portland. The Grizzlies' last victory had taken place on Valentine's.../2

April 2nd-On This Day in BC Sport History: 1996

The Vancouver Grizzlies set an NBA single-season record for futility, losing their 23rd straight regular season game, 101-85 to the Portland Trailblazers in Portland. The Grizzlies' last victory had taken place on Valentine's.../2
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PreHistoric. A book covering the Raptors origin story has been written by author Alex Wong. Alex did a deep dive with me re: naming, branding along with many interesting stories behind the radical team identity. Book pre-orders here: tinyurl.com/3cxwd3kh Sports Design Agency

PreHistoric. A book covering the Raptors origin story has been written by author Alex Wong. Alex did a deep dive with me re: naming, branding along with many interesting stories behind the radical team identity.  
Book pre-orders here: tinyurl.com/3cxwd3kh 
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11/14/96 – Prior to the Phoenix #Suns' 92-89 loss at Vancouver (to start the season 0-8 which would continue to 0-13; VAN: 1-8), HC Cotton Fitzsimmons announced his retirement effective immediately after the game, promoting apprentice, Danny Ainge. Nash: 17p/7r/12a. #ComingInHot

11/14/96 – Prior to the Phoenix #Suns' 92-89 loss at Vancouver (to start the season 0-8 which would continue to 0-13; VAN: 1-8), HC Cotton Fitzsimmons announced his retirement effective immediately after the game, promoting apprentice, Danny Ainge. Nash: 17p/7r/12a. #ComingInHot
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UNBELEIVABLE!! THE RATTLERS TAKE THE LEAD WITH 3 SECONDS REMAINING!! 14 Points in the final minute of the game and the Rattlers lead 51-47 with just a few ticks left on the clock🤯🤯🐍🐍 INSANITY!!

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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Canucks goaltender Frank Caprice. Frank proudly wore the Canucks jersey for six seasons, appearing in 102 career NHL games all with Vancouver. He was a beloved teammate, a valued member of our organization and he will be

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Canucks goaltender Frank Caprice.

Frank proudly wore the Canucks jersey for six seasons, appearing in 102 career NHL games all with Vancouver. He was a beloved teammate, a valued member of our organization and he will be
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The NBA today announced that the 2025 NBA Canada Series presented by Bell will feature a preseason game between the Toronto Raptors and the Denver Nuggets at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, Oct. 6. More: pr.nba.com/toronto-raptor…