Lakers History: Four Unforgettable Moments
The Los Angeles Lakers have won 17 NBA Championships and appeared in the NBA Finals 15 times. They have ten more NBA finals appearances than the Boston Celtics.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 112-95 on March 6th, 2016. The Warriors were 55-5 going into the game. It was the biggest upset in NBA history. The Lakers were 12-51 for the season.
The Lakers and Celtics have met 12 times in NBA Finals. The Lakers won 3 out of the last 5 series dating back to 1984. Before 1985, the Lakers were a brutal 0-8 against their rival. They lost 148-114 in Game 1 of NBA finals against Celtics. Los Angeles won four out the next five games and won the series 4-2.
The Los Angeles Lakers were the heavy favorites against the Detroit Pistons in the 2004 NBA Finals. The Pistons won 4-1 and knocked the Lakers out in front of stunned bettors.
LeBron James shocked the world when he scored 56 points against Golden State Warriors in early March. The home team had just lost four games in a row and the odds were against them. LeBron James' performance led his side to a 124-116 win.
