Today in Sports History: December 8

December 9, 2018

Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers — LOS ANGELES - 1989: Dominique Wilkins #21 of the Atlanta Hawks catches his breath against the Los Angeles Clippers during a 1989 NBA game played at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1989 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

On December 8, 1992, the Hawks’ Dominique Wilkins set an NBA record for most free throws made without a miss, with 23. Wilkins wound up with 42 points on the night as Atlanta beat Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls team. Best known for his incredible dunks and performances in Slam Dunk contests, it makes sense that “The Human Highlight Film” made it to the line so often as such an aggressive player. For his incredible career and impact on basketball, Wilkins was inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Today in Sports History: December 8

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