On This Day in Jazz History
It was 28 years ago today that Jazz legend and Hall of Famer “Pistol” Pete Maravich dropped a career-high 68 points in a game against the New York Knicks.
On this day in 1977, "Pistol" Pete Maravich scored a career-high 68 pts in the New Orleans Jazz's win over New York pic.twitter.com/aqjgqIMlCk
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 25, 2015
The New Orleans Jazz won the game 124-107 despite 28 points from the Knicks’ Bob McAdoo. Unquestionably one of the greatest offensive performances in team and league history by Pistol Pete.
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