The Unforgettable Game: Lakers vs. Celtics in the 1987 NBA Finals

The year was 1987, and the NBA Finals pitted the Los Angeles Lakers against their arch-nemesis, the Boston Celtics. It was a classic matchup that featured two of the most dominant teams in basketball history, and the series was tied at two games apiece as they headed into Game 5. The game was an intense battle from start to finish, with both teams trading leads and making big plays. The Celtics led by one with just seconds remaining when Lakers superstar Earvin Magic Johnson came up with a clutch play. He dribbled down the court and passed to Byron Scott, who hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Lakers a dramatic 107-106 victory. The crowd erupted in cheers, and Magic Johnson jumped up and down in celebration. It was a moment that would be remembered forever as one of the greatest finishes in NBA history, and the Lakers would go on to win the championship in six games.