George Gervin and David Thompson's 1978 NBA Scoring Race Was For the Ages - Sports Illustrated

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David Thompson dropped 73 and had the scoring title stolen from him by George Gervin”: How the 'Iceman' had 63 points to win the scoring title race in 1978 over 'Skywalker' - The SportsRush

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Ballislife.com on X: The closest scoring race in NBA history happened 44 years ago today. After David Thompson scored 73 PTS (28/38 FG), George Gervin needed 58 to win the scoring title.

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