Iconic Matches
32 entries in the Los Angeles Lakers compendium.
1985 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Boston CelticsLakers clinch first Finals win over Celtics at Boston Garden1988 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Detroit PistonsThe Lakers repeated as champions for the first time since 1969, defeating the Pistons in seven games.2000 NBA Finals Game 4 vs Indiana PacersLakers reclaim glory, O'Neal dominates Finals.2009 NBA Finals Game 5 vs Orlando MagicLakers claim 15th title in five games over Magic.2020 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Miami HeatLakers capture 17th title in the Bubble.1972 Regular Season vs Milwaukee Bucks (33rd Win)Shattering the Unbreakable: Lakers Secure 33rd Consecutive Win in Milwaukee.1987 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Boston CelticsThe Lakers' tenth championship, sealed by Magic's Junior sky hook in Game 4.1954 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Syracuse NationalsLakers complete three-peat with Game 7 win over Syracuse.1969 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Boston CelticsThe 1969 NBA Finals: The Celtics' last dynasty title, a historic upset, and Jerry West's MVP in defeat.2001 NBA Finals Game 4 vs Philadelphia 76ersThe Lakers are one of the most successful teams in the history of the NBA with 17 championships, second to…2002 NBA Finals Game 6 vs New Jersey NetsLakers sweep Nets to three-peat as NBA champions.1980 NBA Finals Game 6: Lakers vs Sixers17-time NBA champions, tied for most titles until 2024.2001 NBA Playoffs Round 2 Game 5: Lakers vs SpursThe Lakers are one of the most successful teams in NBA history with 17 championships.2002 NBA Finals Game 3: Lakers vs NetsThe 2002–03 Lakers overcame a slow start to finish 50–32 and reach the playoffs for the ninth straight year.2004 NBA Finals Game 4: Lakers vs PistonsThe Lakers are one of the most successful teams in NBA history with 17 championships.2009 NBA Finals Game 5: Lakers vs MagicLakers claim 15th title, first since 2002.2010 NBA Finals Game 7: Lakers vs CelticsLakers defeat Celtics in 2010 Finals for 16th title.1984 NBA Finals Game 5: Lakers vs CelticsCeltics take 3-2 series lead in 1984 Finals2000 NBA Finals Game 6: Lakers vs PacersThe Lakers' 2000 NBA Finals victory marked their first championship since 1988 and their twelfth overall, led…Kobe Bryant 81 Points vs Raptors January 2006The night Kobe scored 81.James Worthy Buzzer Beater 1988 Finals Game 6A dynasty born in Minneapolis, a legacy forged in Los Angeles.Jerry West 47 Points 1962 NBA Finals Game 7A legendary scoring performance in a heartbreaking defeat.1980 NBA Finals Game 6 Magic Johnson MVPThe birth of Showtime: Magic Johnson's legendary Game 6 performance.Lakers vs Celtics 1984 NBA Finals Game 6Celtics defeat Lakers in 1984 Finals.Elgin Baylor 64 Points Playoff Game 1959Elgin Baylor's legendary scoring feats include a 71-point game and a rookie season that saved the Lakers…Shaq and Kobe First Championship 2000 FinalsThe 2000 NBA Finals: O'Neal fouled out in overtime of Game 4, not regulation.Lakers vs Celtics 1985 NBA Finals Game 7Lakers finally beat Celtics in NBA Finals for first time.Kobe Bryant 50 Points vs Nuggets 2013 PlayoffsBlack Mamba's 50-point playoff masterpieceWilt Chamberlain Lakers Championship 1972Championship season 1971–72: Lakers defeat Knicks in five games for sixth NBA title.Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1972 NBA Finals MVP PerformanceThe skyhook legend who redefined the center position.Kobe Bryant 60 Points vs Jazz Playoffs 2007Black Mamba. Lakers legend. Five-time champion.Magic Johnson Showtime Era vs Pistons 1987Glitz met Grit in the defining rivalry of the Showtime era.
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