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THROWBACK HOOPS: KEVIN LOVE #3

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​THROWBACK HOOPS: NBA Legends Magazine



Cover Story

Kevin Love's Historic 31-Rebound Game: A Night to Remember


Featured Story

Love's Dominant Performance

On November 12, 2010, Kevin Love made history with 31 rebounds and 31 points against the New York Knicks, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 112-103 win.


Phoenix's Sir Charles

Charles Barkley led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals in 1993 and was a dominant force in the league, averaging 23.0 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.


The Toronto Raptors made their NBA debut in the 1995-96 season, becoming the first Canadian team in the league since the Toronto Huskies in 1946-47.


Did You Know?



Love's 31 rebounds is the most by a Timberwolves player in a single game.

He is the first player with 30-plus points and 30-plus rebounds in a game since Moses Malone in 1982.



Love grabbed 15 boards in the third quarter alone, showcasing his dominance on the glass.


Legacy


Kevin Love's historic game will be remembered as one of the greatest individual performances in NBA history.


Phoenix's Sir Charles


1994-1995 Season Highlights

Barkley averaged 23.0 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. He was named to the 1995 NBA All-Star Game. The Suns finished with a 59-23 record, tops in the Pacific Division.


Legacy


Charles Barkley is one of the most dominant power forwards of his era, known for his rugged playing style and outspoken personality.



Toronto Raptors: The Inaugural Season


The Toronto Raptors made their NBA debut in the 1995-96 season, becoming the first Canadian team in the league since the Toronto Huskies in 1946-47. 



Led by head coach Brendan Malone and general manager Isiah Thomas, the Raptors played their home games at the SkyDome (now Rogers Centre).


Season Highlights

First Game


The Raptors defeated the New Jersey Nets 94-79 on November 3, 1995, with Alvin Robertson scoring the first points in team history.


Rookie Sensation

Damon Stoudamire won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, averaging 19.0 points and 9.3 assists per game.


Record

The Raptors finished with a 21-61 record, missing the playoffs.


Key Players

Damon Stoudamire



1st Team All-Rookie, NBA Rookie of the Year, and Schick Rookie Game MVP


Alvin Robertson

Scored 30 points in the team's first game


Tracy Murray



Averaged 16 points per game


The Raptors' inaugural season marked the beginning of a new era in Canadian basketball.


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