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“I can see how Magic and I can present some matchup problems for other teams” - James Worthy recalls playing guard with Magic Johnson in the '84 Finals
James Worthy recalls his brief backcourt stint with Magic Johnson in the 1984 NBA Finals and how it nearly worked against the ...
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"Made me so upset and so mad that I went and I worked all summer" - Magic Johnson's incredible work ethic was on display after he got the "Tragic" nickname
The stakes couldn't have been higher in the 1984 NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers collided in the championship game for the first time during the Larry Bird-Magic Johnson era.
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1984 Finals Game 2: Celtics come up clutch
Gerald Henderson's steal and layup in the final seconds of regulation forces overtime, and Scott Wedman's jumper in the extra sessions helps Boston avoid an 0-2 hole in this classic Finals game.
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1984 Finals Game 4: Celtics edge Lakers in OT classic
The highlight of the first Finals to feature Bird vs Magic was this classic Game 4, which saw the Celtics prevail in overtime on the road in dramatic fashion.