7 Facts Interesting Facts About NBA

The NBA was founded on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).

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The first NBA game took place on November 1, 1946, between the New York Knickerbockers and the Toronto Huskies.

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The 24-second shot clock was introduced in the NBA during the 1954-55 season to speed up the game and increase scoring

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The NBA logo, featuring a silhouette of a basketball player dribbling, was introduced in 1969.

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The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers are tied for the most NBA championships, with each team boasting 17 titles.

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The highest-scoring NBA game took place on December 13, 1983, when the Detroit Pistons defeated the Denver Nuggets 186-184 in triple overtime.

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The three-point line was introduced to the NBA during the 1979-80 season, changing the game’s dynamics and creating new offensive strategies.

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