How Michael Magic Larry Charles And The Greatest Team Of All Time Conquered The NBA

The 1987 NBA Finals was a showdown for the ages. The Boston Celtics, led by Larry Bird, were looking to win their fourth championship in six years. The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Magic Johnson, were looking to win their first championship in three years.

Dream Team: How Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the Greatest Team of All Time Conquered the World and Changed the Game of Basketball Forever

by Jack McCallum

4.6 out of 5

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Both teams were loaded with talent. The Celtics had Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish. The Lakers had Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and James Worthy.

The series was a back-and-forth affair. The Celtics won the first two games at home, but the Lakers won the next two games in Los Angeles.

The series went back to Boston for Game 5. The Celtics won a close game, 123-118, to take a 3-2 lead.

The Lakers won Game 6 in Los Angeles, 117-113, to force a Game 7.

Game 7 was played in Boston. The Celtics won a close game, 114-112, to win the championship.

The 1987 NBA Finals was one of the most memorable NBA Finals ever. It was a showdown between two of the greatest teams in NBA history.

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan was a rising star in the NBA in 1987. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1984 and quickly became one of the most popular players in the league.

Jordan was a gifted scorer and had a knack for making big plays in big games. He was also a fierce competitor and never backed down from a challenge.

In the 1987 NBA Finals, Jordan averaged 21.7 points per game. He was a key contributor to the Bulls' victory over the Lakers.

Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson was one of the most dynamic players in NBA history. He was a gifted passer and had a knack for making his teammates better.

Johnson was also a fierce competitor and never backed down from a challenge. He was the heart and soul of the Lakers team.

In the 1987 NBA Finals, Johnson averaged 21.1 points per game. He was a key contributor to the Lakers' victory over the Celtics.

Larry Bird

Larry Bird was one of the greatest all-around players in NBA history. He was a gifted scorer, rebounder, and passer.

Bird was also a fierce competitor and never backed down from a challenge. He was the heart and soul of the Celtics team.

In the 1987 NBA Finals, Bird averaged 24.4 points per game. He was a key contributor to the Celtics' victory over the Lakers.

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley was a dominant power forward in the NBA in the 1980s and 1990s. He was a gifted scorer and rebounder.

Barkley was also a fierce competitor and never backed down from a challenge. He was the heart and soul of the Philadelphia 76ers team.

Barkley did not play in the 1987 NBA Finals, but he was a key member of the 76ers team that lost to the Lakers in the 1982 NBA Finals.

The Greatest Team Of All Time

The 1987 Boston Celtics are considered by many to be the greatest team of all time. They had a perfect record in the regular season and won the championship in a thrilling seven-game series against the Lakers.

The Celtics were led by Larry Bird, who was named the NBA MVP for the second time in his career. Other key players on the team included Kevin McHale, Robert Parish, Dennis Johnson, and Bill Walton.

The Celtics' success was due to their teamwork and their ability to play together. They were also very well-coached by K.C. Jones.

The 1987 Boston Celtics are a team that will never be forgotten. They are the greatest team of all time.

Dream Team: How Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the Greatest Team of All Time Conquered the World and Changed the Game of Basketball Forever

by Jack McCallum

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7104 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	407 pages

FREE