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Atlanta Hawks coach Richie Guerin calls a news conference and accuses officials of protecting Jerry West and Elgin Baylor after Game 1 of the 1970 NBA WCF. “If we get called for little bitty fouls, then West and Baylor won’t be around at the end. A lot of blood will be spilt.”

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1970s NBA Superstars Pick Their Toughest Individual Matchup. • Jerry West picks Oscar Robertson • Walt Frazier picks Dick Van Arsdale • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar picks Nate Thurmond • Dave DeBusschere picks Spencer Haywood • John Havlicek picks Bill Bradley (Nov. 26, 1972)

1970s NBA Superstars Pick Their Toughest Individual Matchup.

• Jerry West picks Oscar Robertson

• Walt Frazier picks Dick Van Arsdale

• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar picks Nate Thurmond

• Dave DeBusschere picks Spencer Haywood

• John Havlicek picks Bill Bradley

(Nov. 26, 1972)
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Wilt Chamberlain vs. Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 1967 NBA ECF: • 24 PTS • 32 REB • 13 AST • 12 BLK Bill Russell on Wilt’s performance: “Wilt broke it open. He was their whole defense, giving up only one shot when he wasn’t blocking out shots.”

Wilt Chamberlain vs. Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 1967 NBA ECF:

• 24 PTS
• 32 REB
• 13 AST
• 12 BLK

Bill Russell on Wilt’s performance:

“Wilt broke it open. He was their whole defense, giving up only one shot when he wasn’t blocking out shots.”
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Wilt Chamberlain vs. Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the 1967 NBA ECF: • 15 PTS • 29 REB • 5 AST • 5 BLK “Wilt is proving himself to be the greatest basketball player who ever lived.“

Wilt Chamberlain vs. Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the 1967 NBA ECF:

• 15 PTS
• 29 REB
• 5 AST
• 5 BLK

“Wilt is proving himself to be the greatest basketball player who ever lived.“
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Wilt Chamberlain vs. Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the 1967 NBA ECF: • 29 PTS • 36 REB • 13 AST • 7 BLK The Philadelphia 76ers, led by Wilt, defeated the Boston Celtics, ending their 8-year championship reign.

Wilt Chamberlain vs. Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the 1967 NBA ECF:
 
• 29 PTS
• 36 REB
• 13 AST
• 7 BLK

The Philadelphia 76ers, led by Wilt, defeated the Boston Celtics, ending their 8-year championship reign.
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Wilt Chamberlain records 10 blocks, including five on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game 3 of the 1972 NBA WCF. Milwaukee Bucks coach Larry Costello on Wilt: “Wilt will block shots close around the basket, and you just can’t challenge him, he has too much experience.” (Apr. 15, 1972)

Wilt Chamberlain records 10 blocks, including five on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game 3 of the 1972 NBA WCF.

Milwaukee Bucks coach Larry Costello on Wilt:

“Wilt will block shots close around the basket, and you just can’t challenge him, he has too much experience.”

(Apr. 15, 1972)
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Boston Celtics guard Sam Jones on his kids cheering for Wilt Chamberlain over him: “Wilt Chamberlain is their idol. They’ve got his picture all over their rooms, and when I bring them out to see us play Wilt, all they do is cheer for him and not their old man.” (Dec. 14, 1967)

Boston Celtics guard Sam Jones on his kids cheering for Wilt Chamberlain over him:

“Wilt Chamberlain is their idol. They’ve got his picture all over their rooms, and when I bring them out to see us play Wilt, all they do is cheer for him and not their old man.”

(Dec. 14, 1967)
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Rookie Wilt Chamberlain vs. Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the 1960 NBA ECF: • 50 PTS • 35 REB Wilt played this game with a swollen right hand.

Rookie Wilt Chamberlain vs. Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the 1960 NBA ECF:

• 50 PTS
• 35 REB

Wilt played this game with a swollen right hand.
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Wilt Chamberlain vs. St. Louis Hawks in Game 5 of the 1964 NBA WCF: • 50 PTS • 15 REB • 6 AST Despite his supporting cast suffering from injuries, Wilt led the San Francisco Warriors to a 121-97 win over the St. Louis Hawks.

Wilt Chamberlain vs. St. Louis Hawks in Game 5 of the 1964 NBA WCF:

• 50 PTS
• 15 REB
• 6 AST

Despite his supporting cast suffering from injuries, Wilt led the San Francisco Warriors to a 121-97 win over the St. Louis Hawks.
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Jerry West vs. Baltimore Bullets in Game 6 of the 1965 NBA WCF: • 42 PTS • 8 REB • 8 AST West makes a key defensive play, grabbing Don Ohl’s shot out of mid-air in the 4th quarter.

Jerry West vs. Baltimore Bullets in Game 6 of the 1965 NBA WCF:

• 42 PTS
• 8 REB
• 8 AST

West makes a key defensive play, grabbing Don Ohl’s shot out of mid-air in the 4th quarter.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons 2004 NBA Finals Position Breakdown and Prediction. Series prediction: Lakers in four games. (Jun. 5, 2004)

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons 2004 NBA Finals Position Breakdown and Prediction.

Series prediction: Lakers in four games.

(Jun. 5, 2004)
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Wilt Chamberlain vs. San Francisco Warriors in Game 4 of the 1967 NBA Finals: • 10 PTS • 27 REB • 8 AST • 10 BLK Warriors coach Bill Sharman on Wilt: “Wilt never played better. Every time I looked up, he was blocking a shot. He must have blocked 15.”

Wilt Chamberlain vs. San Francisco Warriors in Game 4 of the 1967 NBA Finals:

• 10 PTS
• 27 REB
• 8 AST
• 10 BLK

Warriors coach Bill Sharman on Wilt:

“Wilt never played better. Every time I looked up, he was blocking a shot. He must have blocked 15.”
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks 1972 NBA Finals Preview. “Wilt Chamberlain — 7-2 center. Somehow managed to contain Bucks’ Kareem Jabbar in last series, will have less direct challenges in this one.” (Apr. 25, 1972)

Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks 1972 NBA Finals Preview.

“Wilt Chamberlain — 7-2 center. Somehow managed to contain Bucks’ Kareem Jabbar in last series, will have less direct challenges in this one.”

(Apr. 25, 1972)
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Wilt Chamberlain swarmed by the Boston Celtics during Game 3 of the 1964 NBA Finals. The Celtics organized a specific double-team strategy to try and limit Wilt’s scoring impact. This strategy involved having a player in front of Wilt and Bill Russell in back of Wilt.

Wilt Chamberlain swarmed by the Boston Celtics during Game 3 of the 1964 NBA Finals.

The Celtics organized a specific double-team strategy to try and limit Wilt’s scoring impact. This strategy involved having a player in front of Wilt and Bill Russell in back of Wilt.