1987 NBA Finals Game 5 Celtics vs Lakers
Celtics force Game 6 in 1987 Finals, but Lakers win series.
The 1987 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers saw the Celtics win Game 5, forcing a Game 6. The Lakers ultimately won the series 4-2.
Quick Facts
- Date
- June 14, 1987
- Location
- Boston Garden
- Winner
- Boston Celtics
- Series score
- Celtics lead 3-2
- Mvp performance
- Larry Bird (36 points)
- Key rivalry
- Bird vs. Magic Johnson
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