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Notable events from NBA history that occurred on February 4.

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Justin Kubatko
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Dobber Destroys Denver

On this day in 1977, the Detroit Pistons’ Bob Lanier had 40 points, 21 rebounds, five assists, and nine blocks in a 124-111 win over the Denver Nuggets. Since the NBA began tracking blocks in 1973-74, Lanier is the only player to record at least 40 points, 20 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks in a game.

This was one of seven career 40-point games for Lanier, 50% more such games than any other player in franchise history:

  • 21 — Bob Lanier

  • 14 — Dave Bing

  • 14 — Joe Dumars

  • 11 — George Yardley

  • 10 — Kelly Tripucka

  • 10 — Jerry Stackhouse

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