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1121 7th of 23 Opp PTSG

WEB Jun 12 1984 NBA Scores Boxes

How Larry Bird and the Celtics outlasted nemesis Earvin Johnson and the rival Lakers to win

In a legendary NBA Finals matchup, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, led by their respective superstars Larry Bird and Earvin “Magic” Johnson, battled it out for the championship. The series was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams playing at an incredibly high level.

The Celtics ultimately prevailed in the seventh game, winning the series 4-3. Bird was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, averaging 27.4 points, 14 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. He was a force on both ends of the court, leading the Celtics to their 15th NBA championship.

Johnson was also brilliant in the series, averaging 24.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 10.5 assists per game. He was a triple-double machine, and he nearly led the Lakers to a come-from-behind victory in Game 7.

The Celtics' victory was a testament to their team chemistry and their ability to execute in the clutch. Bird was the unquestioned leader of the team, and he had a supporting cast of talented players who were willing to sacrifice their own egos for the good of the team.

The Lakers, on the other hand, were a more finesse-oriented team. They relied on Johnson's playmaking ability and their shooting prowess to win games. They were also a younger team, and they lacked the experience of the Celtics.

In the end, the Celtics' experience and grit proved to be too much for the Lakers. They won the championship in a memorable series that is still talked about today.