This Day In Lakers History: Ron Artest Makes Putback At Buzzer To Beat Suns In Game 5 Of 2010 Western Conference Finals
On May 27, 2010, Ron Artest caught Kobe Bryant's shot attempt and made a putback at the buzzer to lift the...
This Day In Lakers History: Robert Horry Hits Buzzer-Beater Against Kings In Western Conference Finals
Sometimes, certain events take place that leave such a lasting impression that we remember details of exactly what...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Records Triple-Double In Western Conference Finals-Clinching Win Over Suns
On May 25, 1984, the Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a potential elimination...
This Day In Lakers History: James Worthy Comes Up Big To Give L.A. Series Lead Over Trail Blazers
No one was quite sure what to make of the Los Angeles Lakers in 1991. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had retired, leaving...
This Day In Lakers History: Trevor Ariza’s Steal Gives L.A. Series Lead Over Nuggets In Western Conference Finals
In the NBA Playoffs, sometimes one or two big plays determine the outcome of a series, and the Los Angeles Lakers...
This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Eliminates Nuggets Behind 44-Point Win, Sends Message To Celtics For 1985 NBA Finals
After losing Game 7 of the 1984 NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers returned for the 1984-85...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson, Byron Scott Lead L.A. Past Jazz In Game 7 Of 2nd Round Playoff Series
In 1988 the Los Angeles Lakers were looking to get back to the NBA Finals and defend their championship. L.A. dominated...
This Day In Lakers History: Gail Goodrich Returns To Franchise Via Trade With Phoenix Suns
On May 20, 1970, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Gail Goodrich in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The deal returned...
This Day In Lakers History: LeBron James’ Late 3-Pointer Helps Beat Warriors In Play-In Tournament
On May 19, 2021, the Los Angeles Lakers played one of the worst first halves of basketball they could have ever imagined...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Named 1987 NBA MVP
On May 19, 1987, former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson was named MVP, winning the award for the...
