1984 NBA Finals Game 5: Lakers vs Celtics
Celtics take 3-2 series lead in 1984 Finals
The 1984 NBA Finals Game 5 was a matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. The Lakers trailed the series 2-1 entering Game 5, and after the game the Celtics led the series 3-2.
Quick Facts
- Series standing
- Lakers trailed 2-1 entering Game 5
- Key player (lakers)
- Magic Johnson: Triple-double performance
- Venue
- Boston Garden
- Resulting series status
- Series tied 2-2 after Game 5
- Final outcome
- Celtics won the series in 7 games
Did You Know?
- The Lakers and Celtics met in the Finals in 1984, 1985, and 1987.
- The Lakers won the Finals in 1985 and 1987 against the Celtics.
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