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Fifty years ago today, Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scored 78 points in a triple-overtime loss to the Los Angeles  Lakers, 151-147. It was the third most points scored in a game by one player in NBA history (Kobe Bryant is second with 81 points in a game, Chamberlain is first with 100).(John G. Zimmerman/SI)
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Fifty years ago today, Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scored 78 points in a triple-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, 151-147. It was the third most points scored in a game by one player in NBA history (Kobe Bryant is second with 81 points in a game, Chamberlain is first with 100).(John G. Zimmerman/SI)

BACK IN TIME GALLERY: Find out what happened on December 8
GALLERY: Rare photos of Wilt Chamberlain - on and off the court

Kobe Bryant points an angry finger at Rajon Rondo during the second half of a 2009 Celtics-Lakers game. Unfortunately, these two rivals aren’t going to match up anytime soon as the NBA lockout appears no closer to a resolution than before the latest round of negotiations. (AP).
LOWE: Things to keep in mind after latest labor falloutMANNIX: NBPA issues memo to all players | Read memoLOWE: So you think nobody cares about the NBA, huh?

Kobe Bryant points an angry finger at Rajon Rondo during the second half of a 2009 Celtics-Lakers game. Unfortunately, these two rivals aren’t going to match up anytime soon as the NBA lockout appears no closer to a resolution than before the latest round of negotiations. (AP).

LOWE: Things to keep in mind after latest labor fallout
MANNIX: NBPA issues memo to all players | Read memo
LOWE: So you think nobody cares about the NBA, huh?

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson battle for position during Game 1 of the 1985 NBA Finals. (Manny Millan/SI)
SI VAULT: Lakers finally beat Celtics and capture championship (6.17.85)SI VAULT: Larry and Magic were best of foes during 13-year rivalry (12.14.92)GALLERY: Larry Bird and Magic JohnsonGALLERY: Rare Photos of Larry BirdGALLERY: Magic Johnson: The College Years

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson battle for position during Game 1 of the 1985 NBA Finals. (Manny Millan/SI)

SI VAULT: Lakers finally beat Celtics and capture championship (6.17.85)
SI VAULT: Larry and Magic were best of foes during 13-year rivalry (12.14.92)
GALLERY: Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Larry Bird
GALLERY: Magic Johnson: The College Years