vania-janet/multiturn-rag-retrieval-data huggingface dataset:
2017–18 NBA season
On February 15 , 2018 , Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets recorded the fastest triple - double in NBA history , with his feat in fourteen minutes and 33 seconds , beating previous record holder Jim Tucker 's time of seventeen minutes set in 1955 . On February 27 , 2018 , LeBron James became the only player in NBA history with at least 30,000 points , 8,000 rebounds and 8,000 assists . On February 28 , 2018 , Dirk Nowitzki became the sixth player in NBA history to reach 31,000 career points . On March 6 , 2018 , Carmelo Anthony passed Jerry West and moved to 20th on the NBA all - time scoring list . On March 7 , 2018 , the Toronto Raptors became the first NBA team of the season to clinch a playoff berth . On March 11 , 2018 the Houston Rockets became the first western conference team to clinch a playoff berth . On March 18 , 2018 , Carmelo Anthony passed Reggie Miller and moved to 19th on the NBA all - time scoring list . On March 19 , 2018 , Vince Carter passed Patrick Ewing for 22nd on the NBA all - time scoring list . On March 21 , 2018 , Dwight Howard became the ninth player in NBA history to record at least 30 points and 30 rebounds in a game . He led the Charlotte Hornets to victory against the Brooklyn Nets with 32 points and 30 rebounds . That same day , the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Washington Wizards , 98 -- 90 , to win their 42nd game of the season to clinch 21 consecutive winning seasons . On March 22 , 2018 , the Charlotte Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies with a margin of 61 points , the most in the last 20 years . It was also a Hornets franchise record , the final scores were 140 - 79 . On March 30 , 2018 , LeBron James broke Michael Jordan 's record for consecutive games with at least 10 points . James scored in double digits for 867 consecutive games and finished the game with 27 . On the same game , he also tied Kobe Bryant 's record for third-most 20 - point games in NBA history with 941 . On April 4 , 2018 The Milwaukee Bucks became the eighth and final eastern conference team to clinch a playoff berth. .
Basketball court
Basketball courts come in different sizes . In the National Basketball Association ( NBA ) , the court is 94 by 50 feet ( 28.7 by 15.2 m ) . Under International Basketball Federation ( FIBA ) rules , the court is minutely smaller , measuring exactly 28 by 15 metres ( 91.9 by 49.2 ft ) . A high school court is slightly smaller , at 84 by 50 feet ( 25.6 by 15.2 m ) . In amateur basketball , court sizes vary widely . The baskets are always 10 feet ( 3.0 m ) above the floor ( except possibly in youth competition ) . Basketball courts have a three - point arc at both baskets . A basket made from behind this arc is worth three points ; a basket made from within this line , or with a player 's foot touching the line , is worth 2 points . The free - throw line , where one stands while taking a foul shot , is located within the three - point arc at 15 feet from the basket . A foul shot is worth 1 point , but if a shot is made from the foul line while in play it is still worth 2 points .
United States
The United States of America ( USA ) , commonly known as the United States ( U.S. or US ) or America , is a country composed of 50 states , a federal district , five major self - governing territories , and various possessions . At 3.8 million square miles ( 9.8 million km ) , the United States is the world 's third - or fourth - largest country by total area and slightly smaller than the entire continent of Europe 's 3.9 million square miles ( 10.1 million km ) . With a population of over 325 million people , the U.S. is the third-most populous country . The capital is Washington , D.C. , and the largest city by population is New York City . Forty - eight states and the capital 's federal district are contiguous in North America between Canada and Mexico . The State of Alaska is in the northwest corner of North America , bordered by Canada to the east and across the Bering Strait from Russia to the west . The State of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific Ocean . The U.S. territories are scattered about the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea , stretching across nine official time zones . The extremely diverse geography , climate , and wildlife of the United States make it one of the world 's 17 megadiverse countries .
Basketball
The size of the basketball is also regulated . For men , the official ball is 29.5 inches ( 75 cm ) in circumference ( size 7 , or a `` 295 ball '' ) and weighs 22 oz ( 623.69 grams ) . If women are playing , the official basketball size is 28.5 inches ( 72 cm ) in circumference ( size 6 , or a `` 285 ball '' ) with a weight of 20 oz ( 567 grams ) . In 3x3 , a formalized version of the halfcourt 3 - on - 3 game , a dedicated ball with the circumference of a size 6 ball but the weight of a size 7 ball is used in all competitions ( men 's , women 's , and mixed teams ) .
Kobe Bryant
In 2003 , Bryant was accused of sexual assault in Colorado , but the charges were eventually dropped , and a civil suit was settled out of court . After the Lakers lost the 2004 NBA Finals , O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat . Bryant became the cornerstone of the Lakers , and he led the NBA in scoring during the 2005 -- 06 and 2006 -- 07 seasons . In 2006 , he scored a career - high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors , the second most points scored in a single game in league history behind Wilt Chamberlain 's 100 - point game in 1962 . Bryant was awarded the regular season 's Most Valuable Player Award ( MVP ) in 2008 . After losing in the 2008 NBA Finals , he led the Lakers to two consecutive championships in 2009 and 2010 , earning the Finals MVP Award on both occasions . He continued to be among the top players in the league through 2013 , when the 34 - year - old Bryant suffered a torn Achilles tendon . Although he recovered , his play was limited the following two years by season - ending injuries to his knee and shoulder , respectively . Citing his physical decline , he announced that he would be retiring after the 2015 -- 16 season .
Basketball
The above descriptions are flexible . For most teams today , the shooting guard and small forward have very similar responsibilities and are often called the wings , as do the power forward and center , who are often called post players . While most teams describe two players as guards , two as forwards , and one as a center , on some occasions teams choose to call them by different designations .
Michael Jordan
Jordan is one of the most marketed sports figures in history . He has been a major spokesman for such brands as Nike , Coca - Cola , Chevrolet , Gatorade , McDonald 's , Ball Park Franks , Rayovac , Wheaties , Hanes , and MCI . Jordan has had a long relationship with Gatorade , appearing in over 20 commercials for the company since 1991 , including the `` Be Like Mike '' commercials in which a song was sung by children wishing to be like Jordan .
Michael Jordan
) NBA Rookie of the Year ( 1985 ) NBA All - Rookie First Team ( 1985 ) 10 × NBA scoring champion ( 1987 -- 1993 , 1996 -- 1998 ) 3 × NBA steals leader ( 1988 , 1990 , 1993 ) 2 × NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion ( 1987 , 1988 ) No. 23 retired by Chicago Bulls No. 23 retired by Miami Heat 3 × AP Athlete of the Year ( 1991 , 1992 , 1993 ) 2 × USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year ( 1983 , 1984 ) Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year ( 1991 ) NBA 's 50th Anniversary All - Time Team NCAA champion ( 1982 ) Consensus national college player of the year ( 1984 ) 2 × Consensus first - team All - American ( 1983 , 1984 ) ACC Player of the Year ( 1984 ) 2 × First - team All - ACC ( 1983 , 1984 ) ACC Rookie of the Year ( 1982 ) No. 23 retired by the University of North Carolina Career statistics Points 32,292 ( 30.1 ppg ) Rebounds 6,672 ( 6.2 rpg ) Assists 5,633 ( 5.3 apg ) Stats at Basketball-Reference.com Basketball Hall of Fame as player FIBA Hall of Fame as player Medals ( hide ) Men 's Basketball Representing the United States Olympic Games 1984 Los Angeles Men 's basketball 1992 Barcelona Men 's basketball FIBA Americas Championship 1992 Portland Men 's basketball Pan American Games 1983 Caracas Men 's basketball
NBA post-season records
24 by Wilt Chamberlain , Philadelphia Warriors vs. Syracuse Nationals on March 14 , 1960 24 by John Havlicek , Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks on April 1 , 1973 24 by Michael Jordan , Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers on May 1 , 1988
Latin America
More recently , reggaeton , which blends Jamaican reggae and dancehall with Latin America genres such as bomba and plena , as well as hip hop , is becoming more popular , in spite of the controversy surrounding its lyrics , dance steps ( Perreo ) and music videos . It has become very popular among populations with a `` migrant culture '' influence -- both Latino populations in the United States , such as southern Florida and New York City , and parts of Latin America where migration to the United States is common , such as Trinidad and Tobago , Dominican Republic , Colombia , Ecuador , El Salvador , and Mexico .
Eating disorder
Aesthetic sports ( dance , figure skating , gymnastics ) -- 35 % Weight dependent sports ( judo , wrestling ) -- 29 % Endurance sports ( cycling , swimming , running ) -- 20 % Technical sports ( golf , high jumping ) -- 14 % Ball game sports ( volleyball , soccer ) -- 12 %
NBA post-season records
Most points - 135 by Michael Jordan , Chicago Bulls ( vs. Miami Heat ) , 1992 ( 45.0 ppg ) Most field goals made - 53 by Michael Jordan , Chicago Bulls ( vs. Miami Heat ) , 1992 Most field goals attempted - 104 by Wilt Chamberlain , Philadelphia Warriors ( vs. Syracuse Nationals ) , 1960 Most 3 - point field goals made - 14 by John Starks , New York Knicks ( vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ) , 1996 Most 3 - point field goals attempted - 35 by Reggie Miller , Indiana Pacers ( vs. Milwaukee Bucks ) , 1999 Highest 3 - point field goal percentage ( min . 6 attempts ) - 85.7 % by Muggsy Bogues , 1997 ( 6 / 7 ) Most free throws made - 43 by Kevin Johnson , Phoenix Suns ( vs. Denver Nuggets ) , 1989 Most free throws attempted - 47 by Dolph Schayes , Syracuse Nationals ( vs. Boston Celtics ) , 1959 Highest free throw percentage ( min . 15 attempts ) - 100 % by Michael Jordan , Chicago Bulls ( vs. Washington Bullets ) , 1997 ( 15 / 15 ) Most rebounds - 84 by Bill Russell , Boston Celtics ( vs. Syracuse Nationals ) , 1957 ( 28.0 rpg ) Most offensive rebounds - 28 by Moses Malone , Houston Rockets ( vs. Seattle SuperSonics ) , 1982 Most assists - 48 by Magic Johnson , Los Angeles Lakers ( vs. San Antonio Spurs ) , 1986 ( 16.0 apg ) Most steals - 13 by Clyde Drexler , Portland Trail Blazers ( vs. Dallas Mavericks ) , 1990 ; Hersey Hawkins , Philadelphia 76ers ( vs. Milwaukee Bucks ) , 1991 ( 4.3 spg ) Most blocks - 18 by Manute Bol , Golden State Warriors ( vs. Utah Jazz ) , 1989 ( 6.0 bpg )
Pete Maravich
Realizing that his knee problems would never go away , Maravich retired at the end of that season . The NBA instituted the 3 - point shot just in time for Maravich 's last season in the league . He had always been famous for his long - range shooting , and his final year provided an official statistical gauge of his abilities . Between his limited playing time in Utah and Boston , he made 10 of 15 3 - point shots , giving him a career 66 % completion rate behind the arc .
Santa Barbara, California
Prominent sports in Santa Barbara include the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos . The Gauchos field 20 varsity teams in NCAA Division I , most of which play in the Big West Conference . The most popular teams include the men 's soccer team , which averages over 3,800 fans per year , and the men 's basketball team , which averages over 2,300 fans per year .
United States
The U.S. is a global leader in medical innovation . America solely developed or contributed significantly to 9 of the top 10 most important medical innovations since 1975 as ranked by a 2001 poll of physicians , while the European Union and Switzerland together contributed to five . Since 1966 , more Americans have received the Nobel Prize in Medicine than the rest of the world combined . From 1989 to 2002 , four times more money was invested in private biotechnology companies in America than in Europe . The U.S. health - care system far outspends any other nation , measured in both per capita spending and percentage of GDP .
LeBron James
James played high school basketball at St. Vincent -- St. Mary High School in his hometown of Akron , Ohio , where he was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar . After graduating , he was selected by his home team , the Cleveland Cavaliers , as the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft . James led Cleveland to the franchise 's first Finals appearance in 2007 , ultimately losing to the San Antonio Spurs . In 2010 , he left the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat in a highly publicized ESPN special titled The Decision . James spent four seasons with the Heat , reaching the Finals all four years and winning back - to - back championships in 2012 and 2013 . In 2013 , he led Miami on a 27 - game winning streak , the third longest in league history . Following his final season with the Heat , James opted out of his contract and returned to the Cavaliers . He led the Cavaliers to three consecutive Finals series between 2015 and 2017 , winning his third championship in 2016 to end Cleveland 's 52 - year professional sports title drought .
Mesopotamia
Hunting was popular among Assyrian kings . Boxing and wrestling feature frequently in art , and some form of polo was probably popular , with men sitting on the shoulders of other men rather than on horses . They also played majore , a game similar to the sport rugby , but played with a ball made of wood . They also played a board game similar to senet and backgammon , now known as the `` Royal Game of Ur . ''
Republic of Ireland
The profile of Australian rules football has increased in Ireland due to the International rules series that take place annually between Australia and Ireland . Baseball and basketball are also emerging sports in Ireland , both of which have an international team representing the island of Ireland . Other sports which retain a strong following in Ireland include cycling , greyhound racing , horse riding , motorsport , and softball .
Air Jordan
Since its introduction into the sports shoe market , the Air Jordans evolved from the original basketball shoes to models for different uses , including I - XXXII . The Jordan brand sponsors 21 active NBA players , including Jimmy Butler , Chris Paul , Blake Griffin , Kawhi Leonard , Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony . They also endorse Nike Air Jordan products . Also they sponsor other leagues such as the MLB , NFL , NASCAR and the WNBA .
History of New York (state)
This in turn led to a surge in culture . New York City became , once again , `` the center for all things chic and trendy '' . Hip - hop and rap music , led by New York City , became the most popular pop genre . Immigration to both the city and state rose . New York City , with a large gay and lesbian community , suffered many deaths from AIDS beginning in the 1980s .
United States
The American fast food industry , the world 's largest , pioneered the drive - through format in the 1940s . Fast food consumption has sparked health concerns . During the 1980s and 1990s , Americans ' caloric intake rose 24 % ; frequent dining at fast food outlets is associated with what public health officials call the American `` obesity epidemic '' . Highly sweetened soft drinks are widely popular , and sugared beverages account for nine percent of American caloric intake .
Alice Springs
Currently , 2,000 residents of the Alice Springs district hold American citizenship . Many of these , joined by some Australians , celebrate major American public holidays , including the 4th of July and Thanksgiving . Americans in Alice Springs are also known to participate in a variety of associations and sporting teams , including baseball , basketball and soccer competitions . Other
NBA Conference Finals
Initially , the BAA teams were aligned into two divisions , the Eastern Division and the Western Division . The Divisional Finals were first played in 1949 , the league 's third season . The first two seasons used a playoffs format where Eastern and Western Division teams would face each other before the BAA Finals , hence there were no divisional finals . In the 1949 -- 50 season , the league realigned itself to three divisions , with the addition of the Central Division . However , the arrangement was only used for one season and the league went back into two divisions format in 1951 . The two divisions format remained until 1970 , when the NBA realigned itself into two conferences with two divisions each , which led to the renaming to Conference Finals . The finals was a best - of - 3 series from 1949 to 1950 to ; a best - of - 5 series from 1951 -- 56 , and a best - of - 7 series since 1957 . Currently , the Conference Finals are played in a best - of - 7 series like the NBA Playoffs and Finals . The two series are played in late May each year after the first and second rounds of the Playoffs and before the Finals . At the conclusion of the Conference Finals , winners are presented with a silver trophy , caps , and T - shirts , and advance to the NBA Finals .
Midwestern United States
Chicago is the most populated city in the American Midwest and the third most populous in the entire country . Other large Midwest cities include ( in order by population ) : Indianapolis , Columbus , Detroit , Milwaukee , Kansas City , Omaha , Minneapolis , Cleveland , Wichita , St. Louis , Cincinnati , and Des Moines . Chicago and its suburbs form the largest metropolitan statistical area with 9.8 million people , followed by Metro Detroit , Minneapolis -- St. Paul , Greater St. Louis , Greater Cleveland , Greater Cincinnati , Kansas City metro area , and the Columbus metro area .
LeBron James
James played wide receiver for St. Vincent - St. Mary 's football team in high school and was recruited by some Division I programs , including Notre Dame . As a sophomore , he was named first team all - state , and as a junior , he led the Fighting Irish to the state semifinals . He decided to stop playing high school football before his senior year , after he broke his wrist during an AAU basketball game . Many sports analysts , football critics , high school coaches , and former and current players have speculated on whether he could have played in the National Football League .
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the world 's premier natural attractions , attracting about five million visitors per year . Overall , 83 % were from the United States : California ( 12.2 % ) , Arizona ( 8.9 % ) , Texas ( 4.8 % ) , Florida ( 3.4 % ) and New York ( 3.2 % ) represented the top domestic visitors . Seventeen percent of visitors were from outside the United States ; the most prominently represented nations were the United Kingdom ( 3.8 % ) , Canada ( 3.5 % ) , Japan ( 2.1 % ) , Germany ( 1.9 % ) and The Netherlands ( 1.2 % ) . The South Rim is open all year round weather permitting . The North Rim is generally open mid-May to mid-October .
LeBron James
As a youth , James played Amateur Athletic Union ( AAU ) basketball for the Northeast Ohio Shooting Stars . The team enjoyed success on a local and national level , led by James and his friends Sian Cotton , Dru Joyce III , and Willie McGee . The players were inseparable and dubbed themselves the `` Fab Four '' , promising each other that they would attend high school together . In a move that stirred local controversy , they chose to attend St. Vincent -- St. Mary High School , a predominately white private Catholic school .
Michael Jordan
Jordan had completely recovered in time for the 1986 -- 87 season , and he had one of the most prolific scoring seasons in NBA history . He became the only player other than Wilt Chamberlain to score 3,000 points in a season , averaging a league high 37.1 points on 48.2 % shooting . In addition , Jordan demonstrated his defensive prowess , as he became the first player in NBA history to record 200 steals and 100 blocked shots in a season . Despite Jordan 's success , Magic Johnson won the league 's Most Valuable Player Award . The Bulls reached 40 wins , and advanced to the playoffs for the third consecutive year . However , they were again swept by the Celtics .
Detroit Pistons
Lloyd was inducted as a contributor as the first African American player and bench coach in the NBA . Vitale was inducted as a contributor for his career as a college basketball broadcaster .
NBA post-season records
25 by Wilt Chamberlain , Philadelphia Warriors vs. Syracuse Nationals on March 22 , 1962 25 by Elgin Baylor , Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics on April 14 , 1962 25 by Michael Jordan , Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers on May 1 , 1988
History of tennis
The open era , the global professional circuit , and television helped tennis spread globally and shed its elitist , anglocentric image . In America in the 1970s , courts are a common feature of public recreational facilities . Accordingly , in the 1970s the U.S. Open moved from the posh West Side Tennis Club to a public park ( the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center , Flushing Meadows Park ) that is accessible to anyone who buys a ticket . About the same time , the ruling body 's name changed from the United States Lawn Tennis Association to the United States Tennis Association .
Basketball
In the Philippines , the Philippine Basketball Association 's first game was played on April 9 , 1975 at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao , Quezon City . Philippines . It was founded as a `` rebellion '' of several teams from the now - defunct Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association , which was tightly controlled by the Basketball Association of the Philippines ( now defunct ) , the then - FIBA recognized national association . Nine teams from the MICAA participated in the league 's first season that opened on April 9 , 1975 . The NBL is Australia 's pre-eminent men 's professional basketball league . The league commenced in 1979 , playing a winter season ( April -- September ) and did so until the completion of the 20th season in 1998 . The 1998 -- 99 season , which commenced only months later , was the first season after the shift to the current summer season format ( October -- April ) . This shift was an attempt to avoid competing directly against Australia 's various football codes . It features 8 teams from around Australia and one in New Zealand . A few players including Luc Longley , Andrew Gaze , Shane Heal , Chris Anstey and Andrew Bogut made it big internationally , becoming poster figures for the sport in Australia . The Women 's National Basketball League began in 1981 .