On this day in 1987, the Boston Celtics took Game 5 of the 1987 NBA Finals 123-108 against the Los Angeles Lakers, and Bill Duffy left us.

Magic Johnson silenced doubters in the 1987 NBA Finals, proving the Lakers weren’t just flashy but that they had heart, grit, and the drive to dominate the Celtics.

On This Day the Lakers clinched the championship for 1986-87 over the Celtics ...

Iconic players create iconic moments—and few are more memorable than Magic Johnson’s clutch shot against the Boton Celtics in Game 4 of the 1987 NBA Finals.

I have long believed the 1987-88 NBA season was the best in NBA history. Why? Because of the incredible talent. There were more future Hall of Famers in action that season than in any other single ...

1987 NBA Finals Game 4: Magic’s junior skyhook Magic cemented his legacy as a clutch player, hitting the game-winning shot in Game 4 of the 1987 Finals, seen here from the Magic Home Video ...