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  1. First NBA game played | November 1, 1946 | HISTORY

    Nov 8, 2021 · On November 1, 1946, the New York Knickerbockers beat the Toronto Huskies in the first NBA game, 68-66. The Knickerbockers are led by guard Leo Gottlieb, who scored 14 points in the …

  2. First Game in NBA History - NBAHOOPSONLINE.com

    On November 1, 1946, the first NBA (at the time called the BAA) basketball game took place in Toronto, Canada. The game was between The New York Knicks and the Toronto Huskies at Maple Leaf …

  3. The Birth of a League: The First NBA Game – This Day in History

    On November 1, 1946, the National Basketball Association (NBA) officially kicked off its inaugural season with its very first game. The New York Knickerbockers faced off against the Toronto Huskies …

  4. This Date in the NBA: November - NBA.com

    Sep 13, 2021 · Nov. 28, 1969 The New York Knicks scored six points in the final 16 seconds to defeat the Cincinnati Royals 106-105 to run their winning streak to a then-NBA record of 18 straight games.

  5. Knicks vs Huskies, November 1, 1946 | Basketball-Reference.com

    Get the box score, shot charts and play by play summary of the Knicks vs Huskies, November 1, 1946.

  6. Relive the Historic NBA Debut - The First NBA Game | Mitchell & Ness

    In 1996, the NBA began their 50th Anniversary season by “replaying” that first game. The Raptors played the Knicks in Toronto at the Sky Dome, both teams wearing slightly updated versions of their …

  7. Who Won First NBA Game Ever | StatMuse

    Dec 31, 2023 · NBA 2023-24 Rankings ORtg Rankings See more 122.6 121.9 121.6 121.5 120.1 119.9 DRtg Rankings See more 108.4 110.6 111.3 111.5 111.6 111.7 NetRtg Rankings See more 10.1 9.9 …

  8. On This Day In History: November 1, 1946 – First NBA Game Played

    Oct 9, 2024 · On November 1, 1946, the New York Knickerbockers narrowly defeated the Toronto Huskies 68-66 in the inaugural NBA game. Leo Gottlieb led the Knickerbockers with a 14-point …

  9. When Was the First NBA Game? - sportsdaynow.com

    Dec 13, 2022 · The first National Basketball Association (NBA) game was played on November 1, 1946, between the New York Knicks and the Toronto Huskies at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada.

  10. NBA celebrates first game anniversary on Nov. 1 in New York

    On Nov. 1, 1946, the New York Knickerbockers played the Toronto Huskies in front of 7,090 fans at Maple Leaf Gardens in the opening game of the Basketball Association of America (the league would...