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Otis Thorpe · Thorpe powers through Patrick Ewing for the emphatic slam on June 8, 1994 in Game 1 at The Summit, igniting the Houston crowd during the franchise's historic championship run. The relentless power forward dominated the glass with 16 rebounds while adding 14 points, setting the physical tone against New York's bruising frontline. Thorpe's toughness was Houston's secret weapon all series, battling Oakley and Mason while averaging 11.3 boards to help deliver the franchise's first-ever NBA championship. · State of Mint