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Roundup

12-31-69

Frank Deford on Wilt's 100: A Night Like No Other [4min]

Kobe Bryant's recent scoring of 81 points in one game has led some to remember a legendary moment in sports: the night when Wilt Chamberlain scored 100. Our commentator puts the hubbub over Bryant's achievement in perspective.

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