1994 — The Houston Rockets, led by Hakeem Olajuwon, win their first NBA title, beating New York 90-84 in Game 7 of the finals. Olajuwon gets 25 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks.

There won't be a Game 7 for the Detroit Pistons. With the game, series — and season — on the line, the Pistons came up just short. Jalen Brunson squashed dreams of a decisive final game with ...

The Lakers' record sale and a small-market NBA Finals collectively bust the door wide-open for league expansion now.