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Kobe Bryant, Lakers

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Starts 50-Point Streak With 65 In Overtime Win Against Blazers

Kobe Bryant’s scoring exploits were the thing of legend as seemingly nothing was impossible for the Los Angeles…
Shaquille O'Neal, Lakers

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Celebrates Birthday By Scoring 61 Points Against Clippers

Shaquille O’Neal is arguably the most dominant force in the history of the NBA. He won three championships with…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Comes Out Of Retirement To Win 1992 All-Star Game MVP

When it comes down to the NBA All-Star Game, one has always stood out head and shoulders above the rest as the…
Kobe Bryant

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores 81 Points Against Toronto Raptors

It remains one of the most unbelievable, iconic, amazing moments in the history of the NBA. Everyone can remember…
Kobe Bryant, Lakers, Mavericks

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Drops 62 Points In Three Quarters, Outscores Dallas Mavericks

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest scorers to ever step foot in the NBA, and many of his scoring explosions are still talked about to this…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Has 50-Plus Point Duel With Antawn Jamison

By the year 2000, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was beginning to make the entire NBA aware of his status…
Magic Johnson Larry Bird Lakers Celtics

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Plays Against Larry Bird For Final Time

Without a doubt the biggest rivalry in the history of the NBA is between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. While the two franchises have squared off…

This Day In Lakers History: James Worthy Records First Career Triple-Double Against Pistons In Game 7 Of 1988 NBA Finals

Coming off a season in which they won the NBA championship, the Los Angeles Lakers stormed their way to the best…

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Named Unanimous MVP Of 2000 NBA Finals Following Game 6 Victory Over Pacers

Following a Game 5 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to Staples Center needing one more…
George Mikan Lakers

This Day In Lakers History: The Legendary George Mikan Born In Joliet, Illinois

The Los Angeles Lakers have a history of big men unlike any other in the NBA. The likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille…

This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Wins 16th Championship Against Celtics In 2010 NBA Finals

The 2010 NBA playoffs were one of multiple years where the NBA world was ready to see Kobe Bryant face LeBron James…

This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Defeats 76ers In 2001 NBA Finals To Cap Off Historic Playoff Run

The Los Angeles Lakers have an illustrious history filled with superstars and championship trophies, but that doesn’t…