List of NBA exhibition games at Legacy Arena
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This is a list of NBA exhibition games at Legacy Arena. The first exhibition was played in 1976 when the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Détroit Pistons in what was the first basketball game ever played at the BJCC Arena. The 1985 and 1988 exhibitions featured homecomings for Leeds native, and former Auburn University player Charles Barkley playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. At the 1999 exhibition, Barkley announced his retirement from the NBA effective at the end of the season and also donated $1 million each to Leeds High School, Auburn University, and The Cornerstone Schools of Alabama. The 1991 exhibition featured the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan playing at Birmingham.
List
Date | Score | Winning team | Losing team | Attendance |
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October 16, 1976 | 120–109 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Detroit Pistons | 8,551 |
October 11, 1977 | 110–104 | Detroit Pistons | Atlanta Hawks | 3,451 |
October 10, 1981 | 102–84 | Kansas City Kings | Atlanta Hawks | – |
October 12, 1985 | 128–125 | Philadelphia 76ers | Atlanta Hawks | 14,711 |
October 25, 1988 | 133–126 | Philadelphia 76ers | Phoenix Suns | 8,100 |
October 17, 1991 | 121–116 | Chicago Bulls | Washington Bullets | 16,231 |
October 24, 1999 | 98–96 | Houston Rockets | Detroit Pistons | – |
October 13, 2004 | 99–96 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Atlanta Hawks | 13,752 |
October 12, 2005 | 109–105 | Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Bobcats | 9,370 |
October 2, 2018 | 131–115 | Houston Rockets | Memphis Grizzlies | 16,888 |
October 14, 2022 | 120–111 | New Orleans Pelicans | Atlanta Hawks | 15,486 |
References
- Staff reporters (October 17, 1976) "Cavaliers outpace Pistons, 120–109" Detroit Free Press - via Newspapers.com
- Barnes, Bob (October 12, 1977) "Pistons turn back Hawks, 110–104" Birmingham Post-Herald - via Newspapers.com
- Stinson, Thomas M. (October 11, 1981) "Kings belt Hawks in opener" The Atlanta Constitution - via Newspapers.com
- Wire Reports (October 13, 1985) "76ers brings Hawks up short" The Atlanta Constitution - via Newspapers.com
- Mahone, Derrick (October 26, 1988) "Fans see an old favorite score, scuffle" Birmingham Post-Herald - via Newspapers.com
- Staff reporters (October 17, 1991) "Defense takes night off, but Bulls win" The Chicago Tribune - via Newspapers.com
- Associated Press (October 25, 1999) "Cato's last-minute free throws lead Rockets to 98–96 victory" The Galveston Daily News - via Newspapers.com
- Lockridge, Jeff (October 25, 1999) "Parting gifts, farewell tour begins with $3 million donation" Birmingham Post-Herald - via Newspapers.com
- Manasso, John (October 15, 2004) "Crawford hurt in Hawks loss" The Atlanta Constitution - via Newspapers.com
- Bonnell, Rick (October 13, 2005) "Felton takes shot at misconception" The Charlotte Observer - via Newspapers.com
- Wire reports (October 3, 2018) "Grizzlies vs. Rockets - Game Summary" - via ESPN.com
- Staff reporters (October 14, 2022) "Valanciunas shines as Pelicans take down Hawks" - via NBA.com