46 years ago today, the Clippers were apart of one of the strangest moments in NBA history.

Dec 20, 2025 8:48 PMPublished Dec 20, 2025 8:48 PM

The NBA was a much different place 46 years ago.

December 20, 1979: The Clippers-Knicks game is delayed 53 minutes while workers (and Clippers coach Gene Shue) attempt to clean up 50+ pies that were thrown at sportscaster Ted Leitner during halftime.

Red Holzman filed a protest for the delay & condition of the playing surface.

x.comNBA Cobwebs (@NBACobwebs) on XDecember 20, 1979: The Clippers-Knicks game is delayed 53 minutes while workers (and Clippers coach Gene Shue) attempt to clean up 50+ pies that were thrown at sportscaster Ted Leitner during halftime. Red Holzman filed a protest for the delay & condition of the playing surface.

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