This Week in NBA History: Nov. 26 – Dec. 2

Don Nelson achieved his 500th coaching victory with the Milwaukee Bucks, setting a record for the fastest coach to reach this milestone in NBA history at that time.

Nov. 26, 1994:

Nov. 26, 1999:

A.C. Green of the Los Angeles Lakers set a record by playing his 1,042nd consecutive game, a milestone in professional basketball history.

Nov. 26, 2000:

John Stockton set a record by appearing in his 1,271st NBA game, all played with the Utah Jazz, surpassing the previous record held by John Havlicek.

Nov. 26, 2011:

The NBA and Players Association reached an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, ending the second-longest labor stoppage in league history.

Nov. 27 to Dec. 2:

Several historic moments unfolded, including Wilt Chamberlain’s 18 consecutive field goals, James Harden’s 50-point game, and Reggie Miller’s record-setting 57-point performance for the Indiana Pacers.

Nov. 28:

The New York Knicks’ winning streak and several coaching milestones, including Larry Brown’s 400th career NBA victory, marked the day.

Nov. 29 to Dec. 2:

Key events like Kobe Bryant’s retirement announcement and milestones by iconic players like Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and Isiah Thomas took place.

Dec. 2, 2021:

The Memphis Grizzlies set a record for the largest margin of victory in NBA history with a 152-79 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.”