1984 NBA Finals Game 6 Celtics vs Lakers
Lakers even series in Game 6; Worthy shoves Maxwell, fan throws beer at Carr.
In Game 6 of the 1984 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers evened the series with a 119–108 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Quick Facts
- Date
- June 10, 1984
- Venue
- The Forum, Inglewood, California
- Game result
- Lakers Victory
- Series status
- Forced Decisive Game 7
- Key rivals
- Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson
- Final series outcome
- Celtics Won Championship
Lore & Background
In the game, the Lakers answered the Celtics' rough tactics when Laker forward James Worthy shoved Cedric Maxwell into a basket support. After the game, a Laker fan threw a beer at Celtics guard M.L. Carr as he left the floor, causing him to label the series 'all-out-war.'
Reader's Guide
The Lakers evened the series at 3–3 with a 119–108 win. James Worthy shoved Cedric Maxwell into a basket support. A fan threw a beer at M.L. Carr, who called the series 'all-out-war.'
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