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Today in Sports History: December 17

INGLEWOOD, CA - CIRCA 1987: Mark Price #25 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles circa 1987 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1987 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

By Jonah Sharf

On December 17, 1991, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 148-80, for the largest margin of victory in NBA history of 68. Cleveland’s point guard Mark Price helped set the pace for the game, putting up 18 points and 11 assists, while seven other Cavs teammates joined him in double figures in scoring. While eight members of the Cavs scored in double digits, they held the Heat to only two players with double digits in scoring.

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