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...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Dishes Out 21 Assists In Win Over Trail Blazers In Game 1 Of 1991 Western Conference Finals
By dispatching the Golden State Warriors in five games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles...
This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Lands 2nd Pick In 2016 NBA Draft Lottery
The NBA Draft Lottery can be one of the most exciting - and stressful - days of the season. A random drawing of...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Starts At Center Vs. 76ers In Game 6 Of 1980 NBA Finals
After going back and forth through the first four games of the 1980 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers won...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Inducted Into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame
After an illustrious 20-year career featuring five NBA championships, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant...
