The epic Celtics-Lakers rivalry inspires one of the best 30 For 30s

Posted Jun 13, 2017
By the end of part one, this 30 For 30 gets to its marquee attraction: the Larry Bird-led Boston Celtics and the Magic Johnson-led Los Angeles Lakers of the ’80s. Between 1980 and 1989, the Lakers were in the finals from the West eight times, and won five championships, while the Celtics represented the East five times, winning thrice. (AV Club)

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