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Below is a day-by-day look at landmark moments, games, performances and more from this week in NBA lore.

Aug. 24

Aug. 24, 2008

The USA basketball team — the “Redeem Team” — drops Spain in a closer than the score indicates final, 118-107, to bring the gold back to U.S. basketball after a disappointing bronze medal showing in 2004. Team USA was led by Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

Aug. 25

Aug. 25, 2003

Allen Iverson scores 28 points in 23 minutes, setting a new USA Olympic Qualifying single game record for scoring. His performance helps Team USA annihilate Canada, 111-71, in the FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Aug. 25, 1965

Boston Celtics center Bill Russell signed a contract as the NBA’s highest paid player, making one dolla

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