Rasheed Wallace Ejected for Staring, Red Rock finally ridden for 8 seconds, and was Kobe poisoned? - This DiSH for May 20

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 2000, Portland's Rasheed Wallace was tossed from a playoff game because he stared down an official.

In 1988, the unrideable bull Red Rock was finally ridden for a full 8 seconds.

In 2002, Kobe Bryant ordered room service and wound up curled in misery a few hours later.

In 1972, the New Jersey Nets beat the Indianapolis Pacers to win the ABA Championship.

In 1979, it was also game six of the World Hockey Association Finals. Winnipeg beat Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers 7-3 to win the last Avco Cup.

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